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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.8.96 Lakh (ex-showroom) for LXI(O) Smart Hybrid and KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.8.00 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 HighlightsMaruti ErtigaKIA Sonet
PriceRs.8.96 LakhRs.8.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity1462 cc1197 cc
Power101.65 bhp @ 6000 rpm82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range20.51 kmpl18.83 kmpl
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Maruti Ertiga LXI(O) Smart Hybrid car
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Rs. 8.96 Lakh
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KIA Sonet HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT car
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Rs. 8.00 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
10.03 Lakh
Price Breakup
8.98 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.3
4.4
Boot Space (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
Images
Ertiga Images
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Sonet Images
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Exterior

Sunroof
Power Windows
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Adjustable ORVMs
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Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
Bootlid Opener
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Electric Tailgate Release
Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
LED headlight
Projector headlight
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Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps

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

Low Fuel Level Warning
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Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
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Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
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Digital
Avg fuel economy display
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Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Voice Command
Infotainment Screen
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Multifunction Display
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
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Bluetooth Compatibility
Gesture Control
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Integrated Music System
Speakers
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AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger

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

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
DOHC
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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
Fast Charging
-
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
20.51 kmpl
18.83 kmpl
Top Speed
170 kmph
180 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seats Type
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AC
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Rear AC Vents
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Automatic climate control
Heater
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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
Power Steering
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Adjustable steering
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Leather streering wheels
Drive Modes
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3
Keyless Entry

Safety

NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
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Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
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EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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ASR / Traction Control
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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Lane Departure Warning
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Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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Seat Belt Warning
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Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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Rear Middle Head Rest
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4395 mm
3995 mm
Width
1735 mm
1790 mm
Height
1690 mm
1610 mm
Wheelbase
2740 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance
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190 mm
No. of Seats
7
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 Litres
3.4 Litres
Boot Space
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385 Litres
Kerb Weight
1150 kg
1287 kg
Body Type
MUV
SUV

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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Detailed Comparison of Maruti 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, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. 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 boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacity. It is 1735 mm wide, 1690 mm high and 4395 mm long. It has 1150 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 FWD and 5 Manual transmission. And Sonet comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission.

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Maruti Ertiga and KIA Sonet Owner Reviews

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      Pankaj
      07 May 2025
      3.4
      Middle family budget car. And best average in Maruti Eartiga car and best designed car in segment. All our company and best price in 7 seater all cars segment and best driving experience.
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      Pavankumar
      26 Apr 2025
      5.0
      Great experience with the Ertiga car and very good performance and mileage also good and very good in comfort and features also good in Ertiga car one of the best car.
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      Bablu bhatia
      22 Apr 2025
      4.2
      Good looking and nice road grips. Comfort to drive. 7seater car but boot space is not enough for family trip.
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      Kp
      1 Month ago
      4.6
      Good driving And good comfortable and good mileage and low maintenance and affordable price, go for hills station and every place and Good ground clearance and suspension is good And good car.
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      Vijay kumar
      2 Month ago
      3.8
      It is the best car for family use. Cheap and best. It is a middle-class people budget car value for money car. Orally It is a best car for use this.
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