Kia Sonet
HTE 1.2 Petrol MT
₹7.45L
Ex. showroom
Maruti Suzuki Fronx
Sigma 1.2L MT
₹6.9L
Ex. showroom
Vehicle
Kia Sonet
HTE 1.2 Petrol MT
Maruti Suzuki Fronx
Sigma 1.2L MT
Ex. Showroom Price
₹7.45L
₹6.9L
Body Type
Compact SUV
Crossover SUV
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Feature
Kia Sonet
HTE 1.2 Petrol MT
Maruti Suzuki Fronx
Sigma 1.2L MT
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Fuel Change Over Switch
N/A
N/A
Idle Start/Stop
Yes
Yes
Max Motor Performance
N/A
N/A
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
113 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Mileage (ARAI)
18.4 kmpl
21.79 kmpl
Max Power (bhp)
82 bhp
89 bhp
Max Power (rpm)
6000 rpm
6000 rpm
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.2
1.2L Dual Jet, Dual VVT
Direct Start in CNG
N/A
N/A
Driving Range
N/A
806 km
Electric Motor Assist (Hybrid)
N/A
N/A
Battery Charging
N/A
N/A
Mileage - Owner Reported
18 kmpl
20 kmpl
Pure Electric Driving Mode
No
No
Highway Mileage
N/A
N/A
Electric Motor
N/A
N/A
AC Regular Charging
N/A
N/A
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Regenerative Braking
No
No
Clutch Type
N/A
N/A
Turbocharger/Supercharger
No
N/A
Engine
1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
AC Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
City Mileage
N/A
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
N/A
Battery
N/A
N/A
Range
N/A
N/A
Performance on Alternate Fuel
N/A
N/A
Transmission
Manual - 5 Gears
Manual - 5 Gears
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Acceleration (0-100 kmph)
N/A
N/A
E20 Compatibility
Yes
Yes
DC Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
Alternate Fuel
N/A
N/A
Feature
Kia Sonet
HTE 1.2 Petrol MT
Maruti Suzuki Fronx
Sigma 1.2L MT
Kerb Weight
N/A
N/A
Ground Clearance
N/A
190 mm (unladen)
Kerb Weight Range
N/A
N/A
Length
3995 mm
3995 mm
Width
1790 mm
1765 mm
Height
1642 mm
1550 mm
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2520 mm
Gross Weight
N/A
N/A
CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)
N/A
N/A
Seating Capacity
5 Seats and 2 Rows
5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors
5 Doors
5 Doors
Frunk Storage
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 litres
37 litres
Bootspace
385L
308L
Feature
Kia Sonet
HTE 1.2 Petrol MT
Maruti Suzuki Fronx
Sigma 1.2L MT
Chassis Type
N/A
N/A
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Minimum Turning Radius
N/A
4.9 metres
Low Rolling Resistance Tyres
N/A
N/A
Front Tyres
195 / 65 R15
195 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres
195 / 65 R15
195 / 60 R16
Additional Steering Features
N/A
N/A
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
N/A
N/A
Spare Wheel & Tyre
Steel
N/A
Steering
Power assisted (Electric) steering
Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres
Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Wheels
Steel Rims + Wheel Covers
Steel Rims
Steering Type
N/A
N/A
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Brake Sway Control
N/A
N/A
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
No
Yes
Differential Lock
No
No
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Limited Slip Differential
N/A
N/A
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Yes
Yes
Differential
N/A
N/A
Ride Height Adjustment
N/A
N/A
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Brake Fade Support
N/A
N/A
Brakes
Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Yes
Four-Wheel-Drive
No
No
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Torque Vectoring Brake Assist
N/A
N/A
Hill Hold Control
Yes
Yes
Feature
Kia Sonet
HTE 1.2 Petrol MT
Maruti Suzuki Fronx
Sigma 1.2L MT
Battery Warranty
N/A
N/A
Motor Warranty (In Years)
N/A
N/A
Motor Warranty (In Kilometres)
N/A
N/A
Vehicle Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited Km
3 Years / 100000 Km
Feature
Kia Sonet
HTE 1.2 Petrol MT
Maruti Suzuki Fronx
Sigma 1.2L MT
Charger Connection Type
N/A
N/A
Charging Options
N/A
N/A
Charger Included with Vehicle
N/A
N/A
Vehicle to Vehicle charging (V2V)
N/A
N/A
Officially Certified Range (km)
N/A
N/A
Portable EV Charging Cable
N/A
N/A
Vehicle to load technology (V2L)
N/A
N/A
Regenerative Braking
No
N/A
Power Transfer Type
N/A
N/A
Feature
Kia Sonet
HTE 1.2 Petrol MT
Maruti Suzuki Fronx
Sigma 1.2L MT
Boot Open Warning
N/A
N/A
Park Distance Control
N/A
N/A
Emergency Fuel Cutoff
N/A
N/A
Cornering brake control (CBC)
N/A
N/A
Puncture Repair Kit
No
No
NCAP Rating
Not Tested
Not Tested
Motor Slip Regulation(MSR)
N/A
N/A
Lockable Glovebox
N/A
N/A
Height Adjustable Seat Belt
N/A
N/A
Lane Centering Assist
N/A
N/A
Traffic Sign Recognition
N/A
N/A
Forward Collision Warning
No
No
Blind Spot Detection
No
No
Second Row Middle Seat Safety
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Thermal Incident Protection
N/A
N/A
Automatic Emergency Braking
No
No
Auto Battery Cut-off on Impact/Accident
N/A
N/A
Dual Tone Horn
N/A
N/A
Speed Assist System
N/A
N/A
Collapsible Steering column
N/A
N/A
Anti Theft Alarm
No
N/A
Seatbelt
N/A
N/A
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
N/A
N/A
Lane Functions
No
N/A
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
N/A
N/A
Heated ORVM
N/A
N/A
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Brake Disc Wiping(BDW)
N/A
N/A
Rear Collision Assist
No
N/A
Reflectors
N/A
N/A
Driver Drowsiness Detection
No
N/A
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Hands-off Detection
N/A
N/A
Skid Plate
N/A
N/A
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Yes
No
Perimetric alarm system
N/A
N/A
High-beam Assist
No
No
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
N/A
N/A
Clutch Lock
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
N/A
Multi-collision Brake
N/A
N/A
Ingress Protection(IP) for Motor & Battery Pack
N/A
N/A
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
N/A
N/A
Automatic Park Lock
N/A
N/A
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Airbags
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Child Seat Anchor Points
Yes
Yes
Dashcam
No
No
Brake Override System
N/A
N/A
ADAS
No
N/A
CNG Leak Detection
N/A
N/A
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
With Key
Keyless
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
No
Feature
Kia Sonet
HTE 1.2 Petrol MT
Maruti Suzuki Fronx
Sigma 1.2L MT
Creep Function
N/A
N/A
Tyre Inflator
N/A
N/A
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
No
Co-Driver
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
Tilt
Noise Levels
N/A
N/A
Heater
Yes
Yes
Roof-Grab Handle Front
N/A
N/A
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
N/A
N/A
Parking Ticket Holder
N/A
N/A
Fuel Fillers Lid
N/A
N/A
Parking Assist
No
No
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
N/A
N/A
Umbrella Storage in Door
No
No
Cabin Boot Access
Yes
Yes
Air Purifier
No
No
Charging Ports
12V Power Outlet
12V Power Outlet
Electronic Parking Brake
No
No
Roof-Grab Handle Rear
N/A
N/A
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
N/A
N/A
Acoustic Windshield
N/A
N/A
Terrain Modes
N/A
N/A
Keyless Start/ Button Start
No
No
Air Conditioner
Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Cruise Control
No
No
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Yes
Yes
Drive Modes
No
N/A
Ambient Sounds
N/A
N/A
In-Car Remote
N/A
N/A
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Headlight Washer
N/A
N/A
Feature
Kia Sonet
HTE 1.2 Petrol MT
Maruti Suzuki Fronx
Sigma 1.2L MT
Head Unit Size
Not Available
Not Available
Inbuilt Music App
N/A
N/A
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
No
No
Wireless Charger
No
No
Audio System
No
No
Voice Command
No
No
Call Reject with SMS
N/A
N/A
Infotainment Languages
N/A
N/A
Gesture Control
No
No
Whatsapp and Text Readout
N/A
N/A
AM/FM Radio
No
No
GPS Navigation System
No
No
Internal Hard Drive
No
No
Steering mounted controls
No
No
SD Card Compatibility
N/A
N/A
News App
N/A
N/A
Speed Dependent Volume
N/A
N/A
WiFi Hotspot
N/A
N/A
Infotainment Screen
No
No
iPod Compatibility
No
No
Pre-loaded Major Apps in Infotainment
N/A
N/A
SIM Service Provider
N/A
N/A
3-D Sound
N/A
N/A
Input Methods
No
No
Summon Mode
N/A
N/A
Voice Assistant
N/A
N/A
Smart Connectivity
No
No
USB Compatibility
Yes
No
Feature
Kia Sonet
HTE 1.2 Petrol MT
Maruti Suzuki Fronx
Sigma 1.2L MT
Antenna
Pole Type Antenna
Roof-Mounted Antenna
Rub-strips
No
N/A
Diffuser
N/A
N/A
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
No
Yes
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
N/A
Spoiler
No
N/A
Special Badging
N/A
N/A
Smart Grille Shutter
N/A
N/A
Sunroof
No
No
Body-coloured Bumpers
Yes
No
Grille Design
N/A
N/A
Roof Rails
No
Yes
Taillights
LED
LED
Charging Indicator On Light Bar
N/A
N/A
Follow Me Home Headlamps
No
No
Fog Lights
No
No
Headlight Height Adjuster
Yes
Yes
Headlights
Halogen
Halogen Projector
Daytime Running Lights
No
No
Sequential Turn Indicators
N/A
N/A
Automatic Headlamps
No
No
Illuminated Logo
N/A
N/A
Charge Port Status Light
N/A
N/A
Puddle Lamps
No
No
Stop Lamp
N/A
N/A
Connected LED
N/A
N/A
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
N/A
N/A
Cornering Headlights
No
No
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal Only
Manual - Internal Only
Soft-close Door
N/A
N/A
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Internal
Power Windows
Front Only Power Windows
Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)
N/A
N/A
Interior Door Handles Finish
Silver
Black
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured Finish with handle type
Body Coloured Finish with handle type
Window Sunshade
N/A
N/A
Side Window Blinds
No
No
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Externally Adjustable
Door Type
N/A
N/A
Rear Wiper
No
No
Heat-Insulated Windscreen and Side Windows
N/A
N/A
Rear Defogger
No
Yes
Scuff Plates
No
N/A
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
Body Coloured finish ORVM Colour
Body Coloured finish ORVM Colour
Rain-sensing Wipers
No
No
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
N/A
N/A
Rear Windshield Blind
No
No
Feature
Kia Sonet
HTE 1.2 Petrol MT
Maruti Suzuki Fronx
Sigma 1.2L MT
Light on Vanity Mirrors
No
No
Ambient Interior Lighting
No
No
Interior Lamps
Centre
Centre Reading Lamp,
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
No
No
Auto Crash Alert
N/A
N/A
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
No
No
Find My Car
No
No
Service Reminder Via App
N/A
N/A
Driving Analytics
N/A
N/A
Emergency Call Button
No
No
Check Vehicle Status via App
No
No
Geo-fence
No
No
Smart Drive Information
N/A
N/A
Alexa Compatibility
No
No
Phone app
N/A
N/A
Vehicle Tracking Via App
N/A
N/A
Digital Key
N/A
N/A
Find and Book Parking Slot
N/A
N/A
Remote Air Purifier Operation
N/A
N/A
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
No
No
Remote Car Start/Stop
N/A
N/A
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
No
No
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
N/A
N/A
App Details
N/A
N/A
Send Place Of Interest to Vehicle From App
N/A
N/A
Anti Theft Immobilisation
N/A
N/A
Live Traffic Updates On App
N/A
N/A
Location Based Services
N/A
N/A
Remote Engine Start/Stop
N/A
N/A
Live Location Sharing
No
N/A
In-Car Payment
N/A
N/A
Remote Parking with Key
N/A
N/A
Remote AC: On / Off via App
No
No
Tow Away Alert
N/A
N/A
Home-to- Car Connectivity
N/A
N/A
Seat Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Second Row Seat Adjustment
N/A
2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Massage Seats
N/A
N/A
Interior
Single Tone (Black)
Dual Tone
Rear Parcel Tray
N/A
N/A
Wrappings
N/A
N/A
Audio Controls in Rear Armrest
N/A
N/A
Split Third Row Seat
N/A
N/A
Folding Rear Seat
Flat
Flat
Third Row Seat Type
N/A
N/A
Active headrest
N/A
N/A
Rear Armrest
No
No
Ventilated Seat Type
No
No
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
No
No
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
No
No
Split Rear Seat
No
60:40
Comfort Headrest
N/A
N/A
Ventilated Seats
No
No
Front Seatback Pockets
No
No
Driver Armrest
Yes
No
Third Row Seat Adjustment
N/A
N/A
Foldable Seatback Table
N/A
N/A
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Driver Side Coin Pocket with Lid
N/A
N/A
Cup Holders
Cupholders in Front Only
Cupholders in Front Only
Sunglass Holder
No
No
Utility Recess On Dashboard
N/A
N/A
Document Holder Elastic String
N/A
N/A
Smartphone Pocket
N/A
N/A
Driver Armrest Storage
Yes
No
Cooled Glovebox
No
No
Third Row Cup Holders
N/A
N/A
Bottle Holder in Doors
N/A
N/A
Heads Up Display (HUD)
No
No
Gear Indicator
Yes
Yes
CNG Fuel Gauge
N/A
N/A
Speedometer
N/A
N/A
Fuel Consumption
Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Average Fuel Consumption & Distance to Empty
Total CNG Mode Time
N/A
N/A
Trip Meter
2 Trips Electronic
2 Trips Electronic
Instrument Cluster Screen
Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Average Speed
No
No
Tyre Position Display
N/A
N/A
Eco-Drive Illumination
N/A
N/A
Shift Indicator
No
No
Low Battery Warning
N/A
N/A
Clock
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
N/A
N/A
Outside Temperature Gauge
N/A
N/A
Feature
Kia Sonet
HTE 1.2 Petrol MT
Maruti Suzuki Fronx
Sigma 1.2L MT
Roll Cage
N/A
N/A
Brake Locking Differential
N/A
N/A
Welded Tow Hooks
N/A
N/A
Driveline Disconnect
N/A
N/A
Crawl Control
N/A
N/A
Hub Lock
N/A
N/A
Washable Floor with Drain Plugs
N/A
N/A
Rampover Angle
N/A
N/A
Water Wading Depth (mm)
N/A
N/A
Tow Hitch Protection
N/A
N/A
Departure Angle
N/A
N/A
Gyro Meter
N/A
N/A
Approach Angle
N/A
N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Kia Sonet or Maruti Fronx?
It depends on what matters most to you. Comparing the Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT and the Fronx Sigma 1.2L MT shown here: the Kia Sonet has the bigger boot (385 litres against 308 litres); the Maruti Fronx costs less (from ₹6.90 Lakh against ₹7.45 Lakh), makes more power (89 bhp against 82 bhp) and claims better mileage (21.79 kmpl against 18.4 kmpl). On the rest, both are 3,995 mm long.
Which one has the lower price, Kia Sonet or Maruti Fronx?
The Maruti Fronx is cheaper to buy: it starts at ₹6.90 Lakh (ex-showroom), against ₹7.45 Lakh for the Kia Sonet. The top variants go up to ₹14.36 Lakh for the Kia Sonet and ₹12.03 Lakh for the Maruti Fronx.
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