Kia Sonet vs Maruti Dzire

Kia Sonet Price starts at Rs. 7.99 Lakh which is Rs. 1.20 Lakh costlier than base model of Maruti Dzire priced at Rs. 6.79 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Sonet (Diesel Model) is 19 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Maruti Dzire (Petrol Model) is 25.71 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Sonet (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Maruti Dzire (Top Model) is powered by 1197 cc engine. The Comparison Kia Sonet X-line Diesel AT vs Maruti Dzire ZXI Plus AMT can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Sonet vs Dzire

Key Highlights Sonet X-line Diesel ATDzire ZXI Plus AMT
Engine Type 1.5L CRDi VGT Z12E
Max Power 114bhp@4000rpm 80bhp@5700rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 19 Kmpl 25.71 Kmpl
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Basic Info Kia Sonet X-line Diesel ATMaruti Suzuki Dzire ZXI Plus AMT
Rating
45 reviews
15 reviews
Brand Name Kia Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 15.76 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 10.14 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 1197 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 114bhp@4000rpm 80bhp@5700rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed AT 5-Speed AMT
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Sonet Colors
Maruti Suzuki Dzire Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 19 Kmpl 25.71 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/60 R16 185/65 R15
Boot Space 385 Liters 382 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 30,504 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 19,615 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 70,789 Sonet Insurance Rs. 50,073 Dzire Insurance
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Engine Type
1.5L CRDi VGT
Z12E
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1197 cc
Max Power
114bhp@4000rpm
80bhp@5700rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
111.7Nm@4300rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed AT
5-Speed AMT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
...
Kerb Weight
...
920-960 Kg
Turbo Charger
...
Drive Mode Types
NORMAL|ECO|SPORTS
...

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
37 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
19 Kmpl
25.71 Kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
...
4.8 m
Tyre Size
215/60 R16
185/65 R15
Wheel Size
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
Ventilated Seats
...
Additional Interior Features
Silver Painted Door Handles, Connected Infotainment & Cluster Design - Black High Gloss, Leatherette Wrapped Gear Knob, Leatherette wrapped Door armrest, LED Ambient Sound Lighting, All Black Interiors with Xclusive Sage Green Inserts, Leatherette wrapped D-cut steering wheel with Sonet logo, High gloss black finish AC vents garnish, Sporty Alloy Pedals, Sporty All Black Roof Lining
Front Footwell Illumination,Urbane Satin Accents on Console, Door Trims,Chrome Finish - AC Vents,Chrome Finish - Inside Door Handles,Chrome Accent On Parking Brake Lever Tip And Gear Shift Knob,IP Ornament Finish(Satin Silver & Wood),Front Dome Lamp,Driver Side Sunvisor with Ticket Holder,Front Door Armrest with Fabric,Dual-Tone Sophisticated Interiors (Black & Beige),Outside Temperature Display,Multi-Information Display
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
...
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
4
Boot Space
385 Liters
382 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
Silver Brake Caliper, Body Color Front & Rear bumper, Side Moulding - Black, Glossy Black Delta garnish, Body colour outside door handle, High Mount Stop Lamp, Crown Jewel LED headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs, Star Map LED Connected Tail Lamps, Sporty Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels, Xclusive Piano Black Outside mirror, Kia Signature Tiger nose grille with Knurled Xclusive Black High Gloss Surround, Xclusive Sporty Aero DynamicFront & Rear Skid Plates with black high glossy accents, Black High Glossy Door garnish, Glossy Black Roof Rack, Sleek LED Fog lamps, Xclusive Black High Glossy Fog Lamp cover
Chrome Finish - Front Grille,Chrome Finish Trunk Lid Garnish Side,Body Coloured Door Handles,Body Coloured Outside Rear View Mirrors,LED High Mount Stop Lamp,3D Trinity LED Rear Lamps Signature,Aero Boot Lip Spoiler,Belt Line Garnish Chrome
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
Rear Spoiler
...
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
3995*1790*1642 mm3
3995*1735*1525 mm3
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
163 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
...
Addtional Comfort Features
Assist Grips,Full Size DriverSeatback Pocket,Auto Light Control,Console Lamp (bulb type),Lower Full Size Seatback Pocket (passenger),passenger Seatback Pocket-Upper & Lower (full Size),All Door Power Windows with Illumination,Rear Door Sunshade Curtain, Eco Coating, Sunglass Holder, Rear parcel shelf, Cruise Control with Manual Speed Limit Assist, Auto antiglare (ECM) rear view mirror with Kia Connect controls
Key-fob operated Trunk opening,Gear Position Indicator,Driver Side Footrest
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
...
Gear Shift Indicator
Luggage Hook and Net
Battery Saver
...
Additional Entertainment Features
HD Touchscreen Navigation with Wired Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, AI Voice Recognition System, BOSE premium 7 speaker system with dynamic speed compensation, Bluetooth multi connectio
Surround Sense Powered by Arkamys,Remote Control App for Infotainment
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
...
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
...
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
...
Drive Modes
3
...
No of Speakers
4
4
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
...
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
...
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
Hands Free Tailgate
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
...
Active Noise Cancellation
...
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
...
Adjustable Headrest
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
...
Speakers Rear
...
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
...
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Cigarette Lighter
...
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Single Pane
Single Pane

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Knee Airbags
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
...
Hill Descent Control
...
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
360 View Camera
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
...
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Emergency stop signal, Vehicle Stability Management, All seat 3-Point Seat Belts with Reminder, ADAS Level-1 with 10 Autonomous Features, Forward Collison-Avoidance Assist-Car (FCA-Car/Pedestrian/Cyclist), Lane Following Assist, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
3-Point seat belts for all Seats,Suzuki HEARTECT Body,Emergency Alerts,Breakdown Notification,Time fence,Trip Summary,Share Trip History,Area Guidance,AC Idling,Trip (Start & End),Low Fuel,Low Range,Dashboard View,Hazard Light On/Off,Headlight Off,Immobiliser Request,Battery Health,
Global NCAP Safety Rating
...
5 Star
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
...
4 Star
Rear Wash Wiper
...
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Forward Collision Warning
...
Lane Departure Warning
...
Lane Keep Assist
...
Driver Attention Warning
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
...
Adaptive High Beam Assist
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Google / Alexa Connectivity
SOS Button
...
RSA
...
Smartwatch App
...
Live Location
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Inbuilt Assistant
...
Hinglish Voice Commands
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
Live Weather
...
ECall And ICall
...
Save Route Place
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
Tow Away Alert
...
Valet Mode
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Sonet
  • Premium interior quality
  • loaded features list
  • wide range of engines and transmissions available
  • strong standard safety pack including some autonomous safety features
  • well-loaded mid-range variants
Maruti Dzire
  • Cooler design
  • spacious boot
  • still great ride quality
  • 1st 5-start rated Maruti Car
  • promises great mileage.
Kia Sonet
  • Base 1.2 petrol misses the option of an automatic transmission
  • diesel engine could've been more refined
  • cabin best suited for 4 occupants
  • not 5
Maruti Dzire
  • Engine noise and vibes can be felt at idle
  • AMT is a bit eager to shift up for efficiency and not so smooth
  • lack of headroom in the rear seats
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Which car is best between Kia Sonet vs Maruti Suzuki Dzire?
Maruti Dzire has out rated Kia Sonet on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Kia Sonet vs Maruti Suzuki Dzire?
The Maruti Dzire is cheaper than Kia Sonet by Rs. 5.62 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Kia Sonet vs Maruti Suzuki Dzire?
The Maruti Dzire delivers better mileage 25.71 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Kia Sonet vs Maruti Suzuki Dzire?
For the X-line Diesel AT version, 1493 cc Diesel engine of Sonet produces 114bhp@4000rpm of power and 250Nm@1500-2750rpm of torque. Whereas for the ZXI Plus AMT version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Dzire produces 80bhp@5700rpm of power and 111.7Nm@4300rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Sonet has better performance.

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