Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Kia Sonet

Autocar India
Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

1.0 Turbo Petrol Alpha AT

11.84 lakh

Kia Sonet

Kia Sonet

Diesel 1.5 GTX+ AT

14.27 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
N/A

Engine Displacement

998 cc
1493 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
AT

Number of Gears

6
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

100.06 hp at 5500rpm
115.6 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

147.6Nm at 2000-4500rpm
250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Common Rail

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

20.01 kmpl
18.6 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
45 litres

User Reported Mileage

19.55 kmpl
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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

Independent, MacPherson Strut
McPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

Turning Radius

4.9 m
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Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drums
Disc

Wheel Size

16 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

195/60 R16
215/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

195/60 R16
215/60 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Full Size
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
3995 mm

Width

1765 mm
1790 mm

Height

1550 mm
1642 mm

Wheelbase

2520 mm
2500 mm

Kerb Weight

1055-1060 kg
None kg

Boot Capacity

308 litres
385 litres

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
None mm

Chassis Type

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Monocoque

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Trunk Light

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

Cabin Boot Access

Front Seatback Pockets

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Fully Digital

Sunglass Holder

Bluetooth Connectivity

Door Pockets

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only

Driver Armrest Storage

Powered Tailgate

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Electric Tailgate Release

Interior Lamps

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
All

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Single Pane

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Bottle Holder in Doors

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Comfort Headrest

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Cooled Cup Holders

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Cooled Storage

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Heated ORVM

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Roof Grab Handles

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Accessory Power Outlet

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Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

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Rear Reading Lamp

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Rear Parcel Tray

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Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

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Foldable Seatback Table

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Glove Box

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Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

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Utility Recess On Dashboard

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12 Volt Port

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Safety

Airbags

6
6

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Side Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

High Beam Assist

Driver Airbag

Heads Up Display

Curtain Airbag

Dashcam

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Front Collision Avoidance

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Passenger Airbag

Lane Departure Avoidance

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Overspeed Warning

Door Ajar Warning

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

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Speed Assist System

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Traffic Sign Recognition

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Rear Seatbelt Reminder

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With Load Sensor

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

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Dual Tone Horn

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Driver Attention Warning

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Road Departure Mitigation System

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Boot Open Warning

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Height Adjustable Seat Belt

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Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

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Anti-Pinch Power Windows

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All

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

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Anti Theft Alarm

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Rear Cross Traffic Alert

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Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

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Oncoming Lane Mitigation

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Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

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Lane Keep Assist

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Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Follow Me Home Headlamps

LED headlamps

Antenna

Shark Fin

Roof Rails

ORVM turn indicators

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Headlight Height Adjuster

LED taillights

LED fog lamps

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured

Puddle Lamps

–

Projector Headlamps

LED DRLs

Cornering Headlights

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

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Wheel Arch Cladding

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Welcome and Goodbye Animation

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Stop Lamp

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Spoiler

–

Connected LED

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Cornering Foglamps

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Sequential Turn Indicators

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Interior

Speedometer

Analog
Digital

Tachometer

Analog
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Fabric
Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Soft Touch Door Trim

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Ottoman Seats

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Entertainment

Audio System

Speakers

6
–

CD Player

Branded Music System

Bose

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

9-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Second Row USB port

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2 Type C

Front USB port

–
Type A and Type C

Front Passenger Screen

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Inbuilt Music App

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Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

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Connected Car Features

Check Vehicle Status via App

Over the air (OTA) updates

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Emergency Call Button

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Alexa Compatibility

Remote AC On / Off via App

Find My Car

Geo Fence

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Location Based Services

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Google/Alexa connectivity

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Vehicle Tracking Via App

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Driving Analytics

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Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

App Details

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

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Live Location Sharing

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Home to Car Connectivity

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Low Battery Warning

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Breakdown Assistance Call Button

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Navigation On Instrument Cluster

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SOS Button

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Summon Mode

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Service Reminder Via App

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Phone App

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Anti Theft Immobilisation

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Tow Away Alert

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Smart Drive Information

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Auto Crash Alert

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Digital Key

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Questions you may find useful

•1w

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.

•9w

Hi Team, Please help me choose the right car. I am planning to buy a car with a budget of around Rs. 11-12.5 lakh (on-road price in Delhi NCR). I need an automatic car, and my monthly running will be approximately 600 km, mainly in city traffic, especially on the Delhi-Gurgaon peak traffic stretch. I prefer to keep my cars for a longer period and will be upgrading from a Hyundai i20 manual. Based on my requirements, please suggest the best option among the following: Maruti Suzuki Brezza VXi AT - Rs. 11.9 lakh on-road Kia Sonet DCT HTK(O) - Rs. 11.2 lakh Maruti Suzuki Fronx Delta Plus AMT - Rs. 9.6 lakh Skoda Kylaq Signature Automatic - Rs. 11.2 lakh I am unable to decide which one would be the most suitable choice for my needs. Kindly suggest the best option.