Maruti Suzuki Ertiga vs KIA Sonet

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Maruti Suzuki Ertiga or KIA Sonet? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Ertiga and Sonet. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Price starts at Rs.8.80 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart Hybrid LXI and KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.7.30 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is 4 cylinder, 1462 cc Engine can generate 101.65 bhp @ 6000 rpm power whereas KIA Sonet is a 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Ertiga provides a mileage of 20.51 kmpl (base model), and Sonet has a mileage of 18.83 kmpl (base model).

Ertiga vs Sonet

Key Highlights	Maruti Suzuki Ertiga	KIA Sonet
Price	Rs.8.80 Lakh	Rs.7.30 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1462 cc	1197 cc
Power	101.65 bhp @ 6000 rpm	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range	20.51 kmpl	18.83 kmpl

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Smart Hybrid LXI

Rs. 8.80 Lakh

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KIA Sonet

HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT

Rs. 7.30 Lakh

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Specifications Overview

Ertiga specifications	Sonet specifications
Variant Name	Smart Hybrid LXI	HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT
On Road Price	9.84 Lakh Price Breakup	8.20 Lakh Price Breakup
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
User Rating	4.3 520 Reviews	4.4 36 Reviews
Boot Space (Litres)	209 Litres	385 Litres
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Engine Displacement	1462 cc	1197 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)	101.65 bhp @ 6000 rpm	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Colors	Ertiga Colours	Sonet Colours
Images	Ertiga Images	Sonet Images

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Exterior

Ertiga Exterior	Sonet Exterior
Sunroof	No	No
Power Windows	Yes	Yes
Adjustable ORVMs	No	Yes
Turn Indicators on ORVMs	No	No
Rear Wiper	No	No
Rear Defogger	No	No
Bootlid Opener	Yes	Electric Tailgate Release
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	No
Daytime Running Lights	No	No
LED headlight	No	No
Projector headlight	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	No	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	No

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Ertiga Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Sonet Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension	Mac Pherson Strut & Coil Spring	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam & Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Front Brakes	Disc	Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum	Drum
Wheels	Steel	Steel
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyre Size	185/65 R15	195/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size	185/65 R15	195/65 R15
Turning Radius	5.2 meters	5.1 meters
Tyre Size Spare	185/65 R15	195/65 R15
Wheels Size	R15	R15

Instrumentation

Ertiga Instrumentation	Sonet Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	No	No
Fuel level guage	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	No	No
Shift Indicator	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Odometer	-	Digital
Avg fuel economy display	Yes	Yes

Infotainment & Communication

Ertiga Infotainment & Communication	Sonet Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay	No	No
Android Auto	No	No
Voice Command	No	No
Infotainment Screen	No	Yes
Multifunction Display	No	No
Display Screen for Rear Passengers	-	No
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	No
Gesture Control	No	No
Integrated Music System	No	No
Speakers	-	No
AM/FM Radio	No	No
USB Compatibility	No	No
Wireless Charger	No	No

Warranty

Ertiga Warranty	Sonet Warranty
Basic Warranty	3 Years/100000 Kms	3 Years/Unlimited Kms
Extended Warranty	Upto 6 Years/160000 kms	Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms

Engine & Transmission

Ertiga Engine & Transmission	Sonet Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity	1462 cc	1197 cc
Engine Type	K15C Smart Hybrid	Smartstream G 1.2
No. of Cylinders	4	4
No. of valves per cylinder	4	4
Cylinder Configuration	Four Cylinder	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gears	5	5
Power	101.65 bhp @ 6000 rpm	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque	136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Drivetrain	2WD	FWD
ARAI Certified Economy	20.51 kmpl	18.83 kmpl
Top Speed	170 kmph	180 kmph
Emission Norm	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger	No	No

Comfort & Convenience

Ertiga Comfort & Convenience	Sonet Comfort & Convenience
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Ventilated Seats Type	-	No
AC	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	No	Yes
Automatic climate control	No	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Yes	No
Cruise Control	No	No
Start / Stop Button	Yes	No
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Adjustable steering	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	No	Yes
Leather streering wheels	No	No
Drive Modes	-	3
Keyless Entry	No	No

Safety

Ertiga Safety	Sonet Safety
NCAP Rating	3 Star (Global NCAP)	-
Airbags	6	6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)	Yes	No
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)	Yes	Yes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)	Yes	Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Yes	Yes
ASR / Traction Control	No	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	No	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	No	No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	No	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt	Yes	Yes
Rear Middle Head Rest	Yes	No

Dimensions & Capacity

Ertiga Dimensions & Capacity	Sonet Dimensions & Capacity
Length	4395 mm	3995 mm
Width	1735 mm	1790 mm
Height	1690 mm	1610 mm
Wheelbase	2740 mm	2500 mm
Ground Clearance	185 mm	190 mm
No. of Seats	7	5
No. of Doors	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 Litres	45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 Litres	3.4 Litres
Boot Space	209 Litres	385 Litres
Kerb Weight	1175 kg	1287 kg
Body Type	MUV	SUV

Pros & Cons

Ertiga Pros & Cons	Sonet Pros & Cons
Pros	It offers a spacious interior with 7-seats The 1.5-litre NA petrol engine is fuel-efficient and well-refined It offers practical utility spaces inside the cabin The 6-speed AT gearbox is better than the previous-gen 4-speed AT It comes with factory-fitted CNG with a claimed efficiency of 26.11 km/kg The Ertiga is a superb highway car thanks in part to its fine-tuned suspension The interiors of the Ertiga facelift are very spacious. They are also tech-loaded and comfortable. It offers decent features. For example, a touchscreen infotainment. It also has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It has a projector headlamp and more.	It has become more stylish than its previous generation The car comes with features like a 360-degree camera, a 4-way powered driver seat, a BOSE 7-speaker sound system, auto-dimming IRVM, wireless charging, and more. The design includes a dual-screen connected panel with a full digital cluster. It has a 10.25-inch color LCD MID and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment. It is available with 3 engine options: 1.2-litre NA petrol, 1.0-litre turbo petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. The HTK+ variant is available with all three engine options making it a good option. Diesel engine is available starting from the base HTE variant Different types of transmission options are available depending on the engine. The DCT gearbox is available starting with the HTX variant at Rs 12.29 lakh. The interior comes with an option of 5 colour themes and offers a premium feel The car is loaded with a number of safety features. It includes 15 standard safety features. These include 6 airbags, ESP, VSC, Hill-hold assist, ABS, Brake Assist, and more. Level-1 ADAS features add extra safety. They include Front Collision Warning (FCW). They also include Leading vehicle departure alert, Lane Departure Warning, Lane keep assist, and more. The base variant comes with a decent number of safety features and an attractive price tag
Cons	The engine starts to scream at higher speeds The safety features are not at par with rivals like the KIA Carens The CNG variant limits the boot space Last row feels a bit cramped for tall passengers The quality of the interior could have been better	No automatic transmission with the 1.2-litre NA petrol engine The lower models lack features. The company only reserves most of the good features for the higher variants. GTX+ & X-Line variants are the only ones that have ADAS. The turbo petrol engine does not offer a complete manual transmission. Instead, it comes with a clutchless manual transmission. This might not appeal to some customers. The dual-tone color option is not available until the HTX+ variant The 10.25-inch infotainment does not support Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The top-of-the-line X-line trim comes with a high price tag specially with diesel engine The 1.2-litre petrol engine is available in three variants only

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Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Smart Hybrid LXI

KIA Sonet HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT

Detailed Comparison of Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and KIA Sonet

Safety

Ertiga comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. Sonet has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

Ertiga has doors and seats. It is an with 209 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 185 mm. It is 1735 mm wide, 1690 mm high and 4395 mm long. It has 1175 kg kerb weight and 2740 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Sonet is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 385 Litres boot space, 190 mm ground clearance.It has 1610 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1790 mm width, and 1287 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga comes with 2WD and 5 Manual transmission. And Sonet comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission.

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Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and KIA Sonet Owner Reviews

Ertiga Review
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  Naveen G
  24 Sep 2025
  3.0
  This car looks great and is very comfortable to drive. It’s truly beautiful and perfect for showing off. I don’t like my old car because it didn’t feel personal or special. This one definitely stands out.
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  Poornima aanand
  23 Sep 2025
  5.0
  My car is very smooth and comfortable for long drives. It is good for my family to travel. My car is also good for tourism and traveling to all places in India.
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  Azahar khan
  17 Sep 2025
  3.2
  The updated Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is truly a perfect family car. With its 7-seater capacity and CNG option, it offers a great combination of space, safety, and fuel efficiency—ideal for big or growing families. The car ensures peace of mind with its strong safety features and delivers excellent mileage, making it light on the pocket as well. I like it so much—it brings comfort and joy to my happy family. A big thank you to Maruti Suzuki Arena for this wonderful updated model. Truly appreciated
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  JayabharathR
  15 Sep 2025
  5.0
  Good product at a low cost one of the best-priced cars in the world. This is my first car, and I am so happy. My family is also very happy. Overall, an excellent experience.
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  S s bindra
  14 Sep 2025
  5.0
  Nice vehicle with great value for money. Good mileage and enough space to carry passengers, making it a good family car. The AC works well at the back, and the ground clearance is just right.
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  Nilesh mehta
  28 Sep 2025
  5.0
  Driving this SUV has been one of the best experiences. It’s a great car with excellent ground clearance, making it perfect for various terrains. I highly recommend this car to anyone looking to buy an SUV.
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  Mahendra singh nehra
  21 Sep 2025
  3.8
  Nice car with great features and a comfortable ride. Service cost is very low, and parts are not expensive. Good for long drives. A great family car with comfort and a great experience.
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  Sam
  10 Sep 2025
  5.0
  Excellent performance and 100% satisfaction — that’s what my experience with the fully automatic Kia Sonet has been. I have no regrets about choosing this car and couldn't be happier with its comfort, features, and smooth drive. I always recommend it to my friends, and I’m even planning to buy another one in the future if the need arises. A truly rewarding choice
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  Arun
  08 Sep 2025
  3.8
  It's a wonderful and pocket-friendly car that truly stands out with its appealing design and comfortable interiors. Despite being budget-friendly, it offers modern features, safety, and a touch of premiumness that you usually find in higher-end models. This car has everything you need — style, comfort, safety, and value — all within a small budget. A smart choice for anyone looking for an all-rounder without breaking the bank.
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  Aakash
  08 Sep 2025
  5.0
  This is a very good car that checks all the right boxes for anyone looking for reliability, performance, and economy. It offers excellent mileage and low maintenance, making it highly economical to own and run. The performance is outstanding, whether you're navigating city traffic or cruising on highways. It's a car you can confidently recommend to others, knowing it delivers consistent quality and dependability. The service experience is smooth and reliable, which adds to your peace of mind as an owner. In short, this car provides complete satisfaction in every aspect — truly a value-for-money choice that won’t disappoint.
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Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and KIA Sonet FAQs

What is the on-road price of Maruti Suzuki Ertiga?

The on-road price of Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is Rs. 9.84 Lakh in New Delhi.

What is the on-road price of KIA Sonet?

The on-road price of KIA Sonet is Rs. 8.20 Lakh in New Delhi.

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