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Kia Sonet vs Maruti Suzuki Alto

In 2024 when choosing between the Kia Sonet and Maruti Suzuki Alto, assess both models based on Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, and Colours.

Kia Sonet Price starts at Rs. 7.99 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) for HTE 1.2 Petrol MT, Maruti Suzuki Alto Price starts at Rs. 3.15 Lakhs (last recorded price) for STD. Sonet: 998 cc engine, 18.2 kmpl mileage. Alto: 796 cc engine, 22.0 to 31.5 kmpl mileage. Read the expert reviews to determine comfort and performance.
Sonet vs Alto Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Sonet Alto
BrandKiaMaruti Suzuki
Price₹ 7.99 Lakhs₹ 3.15 Lakhs
Mileage18.2 kmpl22.0 to 31.5 kmpl
Engine Capacity998 cc796 cc
TransmissionManual, Automatic Manual
Cylinders43

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Sonet
Kia Sonet
HTE 1.2 Petrol MT
₹7.99 Lakhs*
*Ex-showroom price
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Alto
Maruti Suzuki Alto
STD
₹3.15 Lakhs*
*Last Recorded Price
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Specification
Others
Idle Start/Stop-
Electric Motor
No-
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
115 Nm @ 4200 rpm69 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Transmission
Manual - 5 GearsManual - 5 Gears
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm47 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Drivetrain
FWDFWD
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2BS 6
Engine
1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC796 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol-
Rear Brake Type
DrumDrum
Spare Wheel
SteelSteel
Front Tyres
195 / 65 R15145 / 80 R12
Wheels
Steel RimsSteel Rims
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)Manual
Front Brake Type
DiscDisc
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring3-Link Rigid Axle Suspension
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil SpringMac Pherson Strut
Rear Tyres
195 / 65 R15145 / 80 R12
Length
3995 mm3445
Wheelbase
2500 mm2360
Height
1570 mm1475
Width
1790 mm1515
No of Seating Rows
2 Rows2
Bootspace
385 litres177
Seating Capacity
5 Person5
Doors
5 Doors5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 litres35
Features
Steering Adjustment
TiltNo
Cabin-Boot Access
YesYes
Heater
YesNo
Cruise Control
NoNo
Parking Sensors
RearRear
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
NoNo
Parking Assist
NoNo
Keyless Start/ Button Start
NoNo
Air Conditioner
Yes (Manual)No
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal OnlyNo
Headlight & Ignition On Reminder
YesYes
12V Power Outlets
YesNo
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control-
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest-
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
NoNo
Trip Meter
Electronic 2 TripsElectronic 2 Trips
Shift Indicator
DynamicNo
Door Ajar Warning
YesNo
Clock
DigitalNo
Low Fuel Level Warning
YesYes
Tachometer
AnalogueNo
Instantaneous Consumption
YesNo
Gear Indicator
NoNo
Instrument Cluster
Analogue - DigitalAnalogue - Digital
Average Speed
NoNo
Heads Up Display (HUD)
No-
Average Fuel Consumption
YesNo
Distance to Empty
YesNo
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
₹9,07,858₹3,53,652
Ex-Showroom Price
₹7,99,000₹3,15,000
RTO
₹64,930₹18,100
Insurance
₹43,428₹20,052
Accessories Charges
₹0₹0
FastTag Charges
₹500₹500
Other Charges
₹0₹0
EMI
₹19,513₹7,601
Expert Rating
-
Pros and Cons
Pros
Sporty looks Exhaustive feature listADAS
Cons
Limited rear-seat spaceA fair bit of body roll at high speeds

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