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.6.85 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Sigma 1.2L and KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.7.30 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT. Maruti Suzuki Fronx is 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 88.5 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, 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 Highlights	Maruti Suzuki Fronx	KIA Sonet
Price	Rs.6.85 Lakh	Rs.7.30 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1197 cc
Power	88.5 bhp @ 6000 rpm	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range	21.79 kmpl	18.83 kmpl

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Sigma 1.2L

Rs. 6.85 Lakh

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KIA Sonet

HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT

Rs. 7.30 Lakh

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Tata Punch

Pure

Rs. 5.50 Lakh

Specifications Overview

Fronx specifications	Sonet specifications	Punch specifications
Variant Name	Sigma 1.2L	HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT	Pure
On Road Price	7.69 Lakh Price Breakup	8.20 Lakh Price Breakup	6.01 Lakh Price Breakup
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
User Rating	4.1 231 Reviews	4.4 37 Reviews	4.4 1158 Reviews
Boot Space (Litres)	308 Litres	385 Litres	366 Litres
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual	Manual
Engine Displacement	1197 cc	1197 cc	1199 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)	88.5 bhp @ 6000 rpm	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	86.60 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Colors	Fronx Colours	Sonet Colours	Punch Colours
Images	Fronx Images	Sonet Images	Punch Images

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Exterior

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

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Fronx Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Sonet Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Punch Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent Lower Wishbone Mcpherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Semi-independent Twist Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Front Brakes	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum	Drum	Drum
Wheels	Steel	Steel	Steel
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyre Size	195/60 R16	195/65 R15	185/70 R15
Rear Tyre Size	195/60 R16	195/65 R15	185/70 R15
Turning Radius	4.9 meters	5.1 meters	5 meters
Tyre Size Spare	195/60 R16	195/65 R15	185/70 R15
Wheels Size	R16	R15	R15

Instrumentation

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

Infotainment & Communication

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

Warranty

Fronx Warranty	Sonet Warranty	Punch Warranty
Basic Warranty	3 Years/100000 Kms	3 Years/Unlimited Kms	3 Years/100000 Kms
Extended Warranty	Upto 6 Years/160000 kms	Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms	Upto 5 Years/125000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

Fronx Engine & Transmission	Sonet Engine & Transmission	Punch Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1197 cc	1199 cc
Engine Type	1.2L Dual Jet& Dual VVT	Smartstream G 1.2	1.2 Revotron
No. of Cylinders	4	4	3
No. of valves per cylinder	4	4	4
Cylinder Configuration	DOHC	-	Three Cylinders
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual	Manual
Gears	5	5	5
Power	88.5 bhp @ 6000 rpm	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	86.60 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque	113 Nm @ 4400 rpm	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
Fast Charging	No	-	-
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
ARAI Certified Economy	21.79 kmpl	18.83 kmpl	20.09 kmpl
Top Speed	-	180 kmph	155 kmph
Emission Norm	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Fronx Comfort & Convenience	Sonet Comfort & Convenience	Punch Comfort & Convenience
Ventilated Seats	No	No	No
Ventilated Seats Type	-	No	-
AC	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	No	Yes	No
Automatic climate control	Yes	No	No
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	-	No	Yes
Cruise Control	No	No	No
Start / Stop Button	No	No	No
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	No	No	No
Leather streering wheels	No	No	No
Drive Modes	-	3	2
Keyless Entry	Yes	No	No

Safety

Fronx Safety	Sonet Safety	Punch Safety
NCAP Rating	-	-	5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6	6	2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)	-	Yes	Yes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)	-	Yes	-
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Yes	Yes	Yes
ASR / Traction Control	Yes	Yes	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	No	Yes	No
Lane Departure Warning	No	No	No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	-	Yes	No
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Middle Head Rest	Yes	No	No

Dimensions & Capacity

Fronx Dimensions & Capacity	Sonet Dimensions & Capacity	Punch Dimensions & Capacity
Length	3995 mm	3995 mm	3827 mm
Width	1765 mm	1790 mm	1742 mm
Height	1550 mm	1610 mm	1615 mm
Wheelbase	2520 mm	2500 mm	2445 mm
Ground Clearance	190 mm	190 mm	187 mm
No. of Seats	5	5	5
No. of Doors	5	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	37 Litres	45 Litres	37 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity	3 Litres	3.4 Litres	3.5 Litres
Boot Space	308 Litres	385 Litres	366 Litres
Kerb Weight	970 kg	1287 kg	1030 kg
Body Type	SUV	SUV	SUV

Pros & Cons

Fronx Pros & Cons	Sonet Pros & Cons	Punch 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	The Punch offers a distinct appearance with its SUV-inspired styling Its interior provides good practical and utility space, ensuring functionality Equipped with a multitude of features including a 7-inch Harman touchscreen, rain sensing wipers, automatic climate control, and an electric sunroof The availability of dual-cylinder CNG technology gives usable boot space Convenient 90-degree door opening allows easy ingress and egres Enhanced safety is highlighted by its impressive 5-Star GNCAP rating The Punch demonstrates refined road manners and commendable on-road stability Customization packages are offered to enhance the car with additional features
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	The 1.2-litre 3-cylinder engine lacks the refinement found in competitors' 4-cylinder engines The cabin's width restricts accommodation to four adults, making it strictly a 4-seater There's no provision for a turbo-petrol or diesel engine The AMT transmission exhibits occasional jerkiness and feels sluggish The NVH level leaves room for improvement; the engine lacks the desired refinement The top-spec AMT variants surpass the Rs 10 lakh price bracket Some features, including auto-dimming IRVM, 60:40 folding rear seats, rear armrest, and rear AC vents, are not available

Detailed Comparison of Maruti Suzuki Fronx and KIA Sonet

Safety

Fronx comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. Sonet has 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, 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

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 970 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, 190 mm ground clearance.It has 1610 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1790 mm width, and 1287 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

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

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Maruti Suzuki Fronx and KIA Sonet and Tata Punch Owner Reviews

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- MR
  Mukutar Rahman
  27 Oct 2025
  5.0
  The car has a smart look and is very comfortable to drive. It comes with all the necessary features. The three-tone dashboard adds to its stylish appeal, while the sporty headlamps and sleek rear design make it look even smarter.
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  Alok
  24 Oct 2025
  5.0
  This is a very nice car! I love it because it offers great value for money. The car has a spacious design and is very popular here. I am extremely happy with my purchase. Thank you!
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  Praveen Kumar
  22 Oct 2025
  5.0
  Very nice, I’m planning to buy this car soon, and just by looking at it, you can tell how good it is. I love the Suzuki Fronx.
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  hargun
  19 Oct 2025
  5.0
  A very good car the Fronx Hybrid offers 20+ kmpl mileage. You can buy it with confidence. It is one of the best cars I have seen, with excellent service centers in Lucknow and a great AC system. I recommend going for it.
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  Mahendra Singh
  28 Days ago
  4.6
  The Fronx is one of the most elegant and sensible SUVs in India. It offers a perfect blend of style, comfort, and practicality. The seats are extremely comfortable, making every drive enjoyable — whether short or long. What truly sets it apart is the confidence it gives you. Driving the Fronx makes you feel proud, like a true SUV owner. It's not just a car — it's a statement of style and self-assurance.
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Maruti Suzuki Fronx and KIA Sonet FAQs

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

The on-road price of Maruti Suzuki Fronx is Rs. 7.69 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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