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Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs KIA Sonet

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Maruti Suzuki Fronx or KIA Sonet? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Fronx and Sonet. Maruti Suzuki Fronx Price starts at Rs.7.51 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 1.2 L Sigma MT and KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.7.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE 1.2 Petrol MT. Maruti Suzuki Fronx is 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 89.73 PS@6000rpm power whereas KIA Sonet is a 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Fronx provides a mileage of 21.79 kmpl (base model), and Sonet has a mileage of 18.83 kmpl (base model).

Fronx vs Sonet

Key HighlightsMaruti FronxKIA Sonet
PriceRs.7.51 LakhRs.7.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity1197 cc1197 cc
Power89.73 PS@6000rpm82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range21.79 kmpl18.83 kmpl
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Maruti Fronx 1.2 L Sigma MT car
Maruti Fronx
1.2 L Sigma MT
Rs. 7.51 Lakh
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KIA Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT car
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HTE 1.2 Petrol MT
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    Specifications Overview

    Fronx specificationsSonet specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    8.44 Lakh
    8.97 Lakh
    Fuel Type
    Petrol
    Petrol
    User Rating
    4.0
    4.5
    Boot Space (Litres)
    308 Litres
    385 Litres
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Engine Displacement
    1197 cc
    1197 cc
    Max Power (bhp @rpm)
    89.73 PS@6000rpm
    82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
    Colors
    Fronx Colours
    Sonet Colours
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Fronx Brakes, Suspension & TyresSonet Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Front Suspension
    MacPherson Strut
    McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
    Rear Suspension
    Torsion Beam
    Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
    Front Brakes
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Brakes
    Drum
    Drum
    Wheels
    Steel Rims
    Steel Rims
    Spare Wheel
    Steel
    Steel
    Front Tyre Size
    195/60 R16
    195 / 65 R15
    Rear Tyre Size
    195/60 R16
    195 / 65 R15
    Turning Radius
    4.9 meters
    -
    Tyre Size Spare
    195/60 R16
    195 / 65 R15
    Wheels Size
    R16
    R15

    Exterior

    Fronx ExteriorSonet Exterior
    Sunroof
    No
    No
    Power Windows
    Front & Rear
    Front Only
    Adjustable ORVMs
    Internally Adjustable
    Electrically Adjustable
    Turn Indicators on ORVMs
    No
    No
    Rear Wiper
    No
    No
    Rear Defogger
    checkYes
    No
    Bootlid Opener
    Internal
    Electric Tailgate Release
    Rain Sensing Wipers
    No
    No
    Daytime Running Lights
    No
    No
    LED headlight
    No
    No
    Projector headlight
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Automatic Headlamps
    No
    No
    Follow Me Home Headlamps
    No
    No

    Instrumentation

    Fronx InstrumentationSonet Instrumentation
    Low Fuel Level Warning
    No
    checkYes
    Adjustable Cluster Brightness
    checkYes
    No
    Fuel level guage
    Digital
    -
    Gear Indicator
    No
    No
    Shift Indicator
    checkYes
    Dynamic
    Tachometer
    Analogue
    Analogue
    Speedometer
    checkYes
    -
    Odometer
    Digital
    -
    Avg fuel economy display
    checkYes
    checkYes

    Infotainment & Communication

    Fronx Infotainment & CommunicationSonet Infotainment & Communication
    Apple CarPlay
    No
    No
    Android Auto
    No
    No
    Voice Command
    No
    No
    Infotainment Screen
    No
    Yes + 8 inch
    Multifunction Display
    No
    No
    Bluetooth Compatibility
    No
    No
    Integrated Music System
    No
    No
    Speakers
    No
    No
    AM/FM Radio
    No
    No
    USB Compatibility
    No
    No
    Wireless Charger
    No
    No
    Basic Warranty
    2 Years or 40000 KMS
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    Engine & Transmission

    Fronx Engine & TransmissionSonet Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    1197 cc
    1197 cc
    Engine Type
    1.2L Dual Jet, Dual VVT
    Smartstream G 1.2
    No. of Cylinders
    4
    4
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Cylinder Configuration
    DOHC
    DOHC
    Fuel Type
    Petrol
    Petrol
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Gears
    5 Gears
    5 Gears
    Power
    89.73 PS@6000rpm
    82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
    Torque
    113 Nm @ 4400 rpm
    115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
    Fast Charging
    No
    -
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    FWD
    ARAI Certified Economy
    21.79 kmpl
    18.83 kmpl
    Top Speed
    160 kmph
    -
    Emission Norm
    BS6 Phase 2
    BS6 Phase 2

    Comfort & Convenience

    Fronx Comfort & ConvenienceSonet Comfort & Convenience
    AC
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear AC Vents
    -
    Blower& Vents Behind Front Armrest
    Automatic climate control
    checkYes
    No
    Heater
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
    Co-Driver Only
    No
    Cruise Control
    No
    No
    Start / Stop Button
    No
    No
    Power Steering
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Adjustable steering
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Multifunction Steering Wheel
    No
    -
    Leather streering wheels
    No
    No
    Drive Modes
    No information
    -
    Keyless Entry
    No
    No
    Electronic Parking Brake
    No
    No
    Parking Assist
    No
    No

    Safety

    Fronx SafetySonet Safety
    NCAP Rating
    Not Tested
    Not Tested
    Airbags
    2
    6
    ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
    checkYes
    No
    Overspeed Warning
    1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
    1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
    ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
    checkYes
    checkYes
    EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
    checkYes
    checkYes
    EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
    checkYes
    checkYes
    ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
    checkYes
    checkYes
    ASR / Traction Control
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
    No
    checkYes
    Lane Departure Warning
    No
    No
    Emergency Brake Light Flashing
    No
    checkYes
    Seat Belt Warning
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear Middle Head Rest
    checkYes
    No

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Fronx Dimensions & CapacitySonet Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    3995 mm
    3995 mm
    Width
    1765 mm
    1790 mm
    Height
    1550 mm
    1610 mm
    Wheelbase
    2520 mm
    2500 mm
    Ground Clearance
    190 mm
    -
    No. of Seats
    5
    5
    No. of Doors
    5
    5
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    37 Litres
    45 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    3.1 Litres
    3.4 Litres
    Boot Space
    308 Litres
    385 Litres
    Kerb Weight
    965 kg
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    Body Type
    SUV
    SUV

    Pros & Cons

    Fronx Pros & ConsSonet Pros & Cons
    Pros
    • The Fronx comes with muscular and sharp design
    • It offers multiple powertrain options: 1.2-litre NA Petrol, CNG, 1.0-litre Turbo Petrol
    • It offers a comfortable ride quality and suspension is well tuned
    • The interior is feature rich with 360-camera, head-up display, 9-inch touchscreen, wireless charging, Arkamys Sound
    • Simple and well arranged cabin with capabilities to sit 5 people
    • The turbo petrol engine is quick and lag free
    • Good fuel efficiency with 1.2-litre petrol and CNG powertrain
    • Maruti's widespread sales and service network ensure a stress-free experience
    • 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
    • It somewhat feels like a bigger version of the Baleno specially from sides
    • The turbo petrol engine choices is only available for the higher variants. This makes them slightly more expensive.
    • The quality of interior plastics doesn't quite match up to that of its competitors
    • It provides the smallest boot space in its segment, measuring at 308 liters
    • The rear seat may not be overly comfortable for taller passengers
    • It lacks certain features such as TPMS, rear armrest, auto wipers, and more
    • The 1.0-litre turbo engine is quick. However, it doesn't deliver an enjoyable driving experience.
    • Some competitors like the Sonet, Venue have an advantage by offering diesel engines
    • 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 Fronx and KIA Sonet

    Safety

    Fronx 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), ASR / Traction Control, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera. 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, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

    Body

    Fronx has doors and seats. It is an with 308 Litres boot space, 37 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 190 mm. It is 1765 mm wide, 1550 mm high and 3995 mm long. It has 965 kg kerb weight and 2520 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Sonet is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 385 Litres boot space, It has 1610 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1790 mm width, .

    Transmission

    Maruti Suzuki Fronx comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission. And Sonet comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission.

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    Maruti Fronx and KIA Sonet Owner Reviews

    • Fronx Review
    • Sonet Review
      • Hn
        Hemant nagar
        31 Mar 2024
        Review for Maruti Fronx
        3.0
        Budget friendly, lower middle class people must be considered this car. This car is value for money. But safety feature is not so good. Thank you so much.
        Likes (9)
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        Dhiraj
        28 Days ago
        Review for Maruti Fronx
        4.6
        Best comfort & fuel efficiency & good over all performance as i drove it 12000 kilometer , best car in budget AC too good in local & highway must buy car
        Likes (2)
      • H
        Haris
        4 Month ago
        Review for Maruti Fronx
        4.4
        The car's offers a good set of safety features include Dual Airbags, ABS with EBD, Rear Parking Sensors, High-Speed Alert System, Seat Belts, Rear Seat Belt Reminder, Child Safety Locks.
        Likes (16)
      • VK
        Varun Kumar
        4 Month ago
        Review for Maruti Fronx
        4.4
        For the manual transmission variant, the car offers fuel efficiency of 22.0 km/l in the city and 25.2 km/l on the highway.
        Likes (9)
      • S
        Shailesh
        4 Month ago
        Review for Maruti Fronx
        4.6
        Fantastic car, good mileage, all safety features. overall a very good family car. Must buy for a small family. you will get all of safety features in this car. Please go for it. I confirm for this car that this has 4 star.
        Likes (9)
      • K
        Kisu
        3 Month ago
        Review for KIA Sonet
        4.4
        It features a revamped front grille, giving it a more aggressive and modern look.The headlights and fog lamps have also been redesigned, with the addition of LED technology for better visibility.
        Likes (15)
      • S
        Sugumaran
        4 Month ago
        Review for KIA Sonet
        4.4
        The infotainment system has been upgraded to a larger 8-inch touchscreen display, offering better connectivity and improved navigation.
        Likes (5)
      • Rs
        Rimpal singh
        4 Month ago
        Review for KIA Sonet
        4.4
        It is equipped with six airbags, ABS with EBD, and a rearview camera for better visibility while reversing.It also offers features like hill-start assist, electronic stability control, and a tire pressure monitoring system.
        Likes (8)
      • S
        Santhosh
        4 Month ago
        Review for KIA Sonet
        4.4
        It continues to be powered by the same 1.2-liter petrol engine and 1.5-liter diesel engine options as its predecessor.
        Likes (6)
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        Vijay
        4 Month ago
        Review for KIA Sonet
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        It offers more space for passengers and cargo, making it a practical choice for families or individuals who require additional room.
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      Maruti Fronx and KIA Sonet FAQs

      What is the on-road price of Maruti Fronx?
      The on-road price of Maruti Fronx is Rs. 8.44 Lakh in New Delhi.
      What is the on-road price of KIA Sonet?
      The on-road price of KIA Sonet is Rs. 8.97 Lakh in New Delhi.