Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Kia Sonet

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Alpha(O) AMT

9.99 lakh

Kia Sonet

Kia Sonet

Diesel 1.5 GTX+ AT

14.27 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Displacement

1197 cc
1493 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Gearbox Type

AMT
AT

Number of Gears

5
6

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

82.93 hp at 5700 rpm
115.6 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

112.4 Nm at 4500 rpm
250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Engine Type

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N/A

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

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Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

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Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Lockable Differential/s

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

MPFI
Common Rail

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

24.77 kmpl
18.6 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
45 litres

Drive Mode Types

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Multiple

Terrain Modes

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Autocar Tested City Mileage

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13.8 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

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18.8 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

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16.3 kmpl

0-100kph

–
12.1 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

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7.42 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

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8.7 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

MacPherson Strut
McPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Torsion Beam
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt

Turning Radius

4.85 m
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Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Disc

Wheel Size

16 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

195/55 R16
215/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

195/55 R16
215/60 R16

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Steering Adjust type

–
Manual

4 Wheel Steer

–

Spare Wheel

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Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3990 mm
3995 mm

Width

1745 mm
1790 mm

Height

1530 mm
1642 mm

Wheelbase

2520 mm
2500 mm

Kerb Weight

965 - 990 kg
None kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

318 litres
385 litres

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
None mm

Comfort

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Remote Locking

Push Button Start

Rear AC Vents

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
All

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Fully Digital

Rear Parcel Tray

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Door Pockets

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Cooled Storage

–

Heated ORVM

–

Cup Holders

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Glove Box

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Vanity Mirror

–
Front Passenger Only

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Trunk Light

–

Interior Lamps

–

12 Volt Port

–

Keyless Entry

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Sunroof

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Single Pane

Ambient Lighting

–

Driving Modes

–

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Stability Control

Central Locking

Hill Descent Control

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Adaptive Cruise Control

Airbags

6
6

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Lane Departure Avoidance

High Beam Assist

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Heads Up Display

Anti Theft Alarm

Overspeed Warning

Seat Belt Warning

Driver Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Side Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Lane Keep Assist

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor

Door Ajar Warning

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Speed Assist System

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

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Dual Tone Horn

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Dashcam

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

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All

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

–

Electronic Parking Brake

–

Traction Control

–

Hill Start Assist

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Child Safety Lock

–

Automatic Headlamps

–

Automatic Wipers

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Projector Headlamps

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Spoiler

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

ORVM turn indicators

LED DRLs

LED headlamps

LED taillights

LED fog lamps

Stop Lamp

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Connected LED

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Roof Rails

–

Door Handle Finish

–

Interior

Speedometer

Analogue
Digital

Tachometer

Analogue
Digital

Trip Meter

Shift Indicator

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Head-up Display

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Ottoman Seats

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Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

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Driver's Seat Memory

–

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

–

Heated Seats

–

Massage Seats

–

Front Seat Armrest

–

Rear Seat Armrest

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Third Row Seats

–

Entertainment

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

9-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Second Row USB port

Type A and Type C
2 Type C

Speakers

4
–

Audio System

–

Front USB port

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Type A and Type C

Front Passenger Screen

–

Inbuilt Music App

–

Branded Music System

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Bose

CD Player

–

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

USB Input

–

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

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On-board

Voice Commands

–

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Connected Car Features

Tow Away Alert

Driving Analytics

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

Live Location Sharing

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Geo Fence

Alexa Compatibility

Location Based Services

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Emergency Call Button

–

Google/Alexa connectivity

–

Find My Car

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

App Details

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

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SOS Button

–

Summon Mode

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Over the air (OTA) updates

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Service Reminder Via App

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Phone App

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

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Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

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Smart Drive Information

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Auto Crash Alert

–

Digital Key

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Questions you may find useful

•2w

I currently drive a Hyundai i10 CNG, with daily running of around 6 km in Gurgaon city traffic and a monthly highway drive of around 200 km. I am now planning to upgrade my car, with an on-road budget of Rs. 12 lakh for a petrol sub-4-metre SUV, up to Rs. 14 lakh for a petrol midsize SUV, and Rs. 15 lakh for an EV. I live in a rented apartment on the second floor, so I am apprehensive about getting an EV. I prefer an EV, but installing a charger could be complicated due to the sanctioned load. My running could increase to nearly 800 km per month in the future. My key priorities are: - Good suspension and ride comfort, as I have a back problem - Decent fuel efficiency in heavy city traffic - Low to medium maintenance costs - Auto hold and ventilated seats would be good to have I sometimes consider buying a manual, but I mostly prefer an automatic. I am currently considering the Maruti Brezza, Baleno AMT, Fronx AMT/AT, Sonet iMT, Exter AMT, and even the upcoming Inster, VF3, and Bayon. I am open to other suggestions as well. Note: I had a bad driving experience with the Punch AMT, as it caused back fatigue.