Kia Sonet vs Maruti Ciaz

Maruti Ciaz Price starts at Rs. 9.40 Lakh which is Rs. 1.40 Lakh costlier than base model of Kia Sonet priced at Rs. 7.99 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Sonet (Diesel Model) is 19 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Maruti Ciaz (Petrol Model) is 20.04 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Sonet (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Maruti Ciaz (Top Model) is powered by 1462 cc engine. The Comparison Kia Sonet X-line Diesel AT vs Maruti Ciaz Alpha AT can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Sonet vs Ciaz

Key Highlights Sonet X-line Diesel ATCiaz Alpha AT
Engine Type 1.5L CRDi VGT K15 Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine
Max Power 114bhp@4000rpm 103.25bhp@6000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 19 Kmpl 20.04 Kmpl
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Sonet vs Ciaz Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Sonet X-line Diesel ATMaruti Suzuki Ciaz Alpha AT
Rating
43 reviews
198 reviews
Brand Name Kia Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 15.76 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 12.29 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 1462 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 114bhp@4000rpm 103.25bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed AT 4 Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Sonet Colors
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 19 Kmpl 20.04 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/60 R16 195/55 R16
Boot Space 385 Liters 510 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 30,504 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 23,784 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost ...
Rs. 27,716 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 70,789 Sonet Insurance Rs. 58,004 Ciaz Insurance
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Engine Type
1.5L CRDi VGT
K15 Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1462 cc
Max Power
114bhp@4000rpm
103.25bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
138Nm@4400rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed AT
4 Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Valve Configuration
...
DOHC
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
...
Bore X Stroke
...
74 x 85
Turbo Charger
...
Drive Mode Types
NORMAL|ECO|SPORTS
...

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
43 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
19 Kmpl
20.04 Kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
...
5.4 m
Tyre Size
215/60 R16
195/55 R16
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless, Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
Ventilated Seats
...
Additional Interior Features
Silver Painted Door Handles, Connected Infotainment & Cluster Design - Black High Gloss, Leatherette Wrapped Gear Knob, Leatherette wrapped Door armrest, LED Ambient Sound Lighting, All Black Interiors with Xclusive Sage Green Inserts, Leatherette wrapped D-cut steering wheel with Sonet logo, High gloss black finish AC vents garnish, Sporty Alloy Pedals, Sporty All Black Roof Lining
Chrome Garnish (Steering Wheel, Inside Door Handles,AC Louvers Knob, Parking Brake Lever),Eco Illumination,Wooden Finish on I/P & Door Garnish,Satin Finish on AC Louvers (Front&Rear),Chrome Finish on Floor Console,Rear Centre Armrest (With Cup Holders),Footwell Lamps(Driver,Passenger),Sunglass Holder,
Rear Seat Headrest
4
...
Digital Cluster
Semi
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
4
Boot Space
385 Liters
510 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
Silver Brake Caliper, Body Color Front & Rear bumper, Side Moulding - Black, Glossy Black Delta garnish, Body colour outside door handle, High Mount Stop Lamp, Crown Jewel LED headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs, Star Map LED Connected Tail Lamps, Sporty Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels, Xclusive Piano Black Outside mirror, Kia Signature Tiger nose grille with Knurled Xclusive Black High Gloss Surround, Xclusive Sporty Aero DynamicFront & Rear Skid Plates with black high glossy accents, Black High Glossy Door garnish, Glossy Black Roof Rack, Sleek LED Fog lamps, Xclusive Black High Glossy Fog Lamp cover
Dual Tone Exterior,Split Rear Combination LampsLED Rear Combination Lamps,Chrome Accents on Front Grille,Trunk Lid Chrome Garnish,Door Beltline Garnish,Body Coloured ORVMs,Body Coloured Door Handles(Chrome),Front Fog Lamp Ornament(Chrome),Rear Reflector Ornament(Chrome),
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
Rear Spoiler
...
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
3995*1790*1642 mm3
4490*1730*1485 mm3
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2650 mm

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
...
Touchscreen Smart Play System
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Assist Grips,Full Size DriverSeatback Pocket,Auto Light Control,Console Lamp (bulb type),Lower Full Size Seatback Pocket (passenger),passenger Seatback Pocket-Upper & Lower (full Size),All Door Power Windows with Illumination,Rear Door Sunshade Curtain, Eco Coating, Sunglass Holder, Rear parcel shelf, Cruise Control with Manual Speed Limit Assist, Auto antiglare (ECM) rear view mirror with Kia Connect controls
...
USB Charger
Front & Rear
...
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator
Luggage Hook and Net
Battery Saver
...
Additional Entertainment Features
HD Touchscreen Navigation with Wired Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, AI Voice Recognition System, BOSE premium 7 speaker system with dynamic speed compensation, Bluetooth multi connectio
...
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
...
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
...
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
...
Drive Modes
3
...
No of Speakers
4
4
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
...
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
...
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
Tachometer
Hands Free Tailgate
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
...
Active Noise Cancellation
...
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
Adjustable Headrest
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
...
Adjustable Headlamps
...
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Cigarette Lighter
...
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Single Pane
...

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
...
Knee Airbags
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
...
Hill Descent Control
...
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
360 View Camera
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
2
Brake Assist (BA)
...
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Emergency stop signal, Vehicle Stability Management, All seat 3-Point Seat Belts with Reminder, ADAS Level-1 with 10 Autonomous Features, Forward Collison-Avoidance Assist-Car (FCA-Car/Pedestrian/Cyclist), Lane Following Assist, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Torque Assist,Seat Belt Reminder (Rear) - Lamp & Buzzer,PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION COMPLIANCE,FULL FRONTAL IMPACT COMPLIANCE, FRONTAL OFFSET IMPACT COMPLIANCE,SIDE IMPACT COMPLIANCE
Rear Wash Wiper
...
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Forward Collision Warning
...
Lane Departure Warning
...
Lane Keep Assist
...
Driver Attention Warning
...
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
...
Adaptive High Beam Assist
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
SOS Button
...
RSA
...
Live Location
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Inbuilt Assistant
...
Hinglish Voice Commands
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
Live Weather
...
ECall And ICall
...
Save Route Place
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Sonet
  • Premium interior quality
  • loaded features list
  • wide range of engines and transmissions available
  • strong standard safety pack including some autonomous safety features
  • well-loaded mid-range variants
Maruti Ciaz
  • Spacious
  • comfortable and feels premium. Second row leg room can shame cars from many segments above it.
Kia Sonet
  • Base 1.2 petrol misses the option of an automatic transmission
  • diesel engine could've been more refined
  • cabin best suited for 4 occupants
  • not 5
Maruti Ciaz
  • Only 2 airbags in even the top Alpha model. No sunroof which it's rivals have.Not the most inspiring to drive

Is Kia Sonet Better Than Maruti Ciaz?

100% users have chosen Kia Sonet over Maruti Ciaz in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 1352 users have also rated Kia Sonet and Maruti Ciaz on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Kia Sonet is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But Maruti Ciaz is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Sonet Ciaz
Mileage 3.6 4.2
Performance 4.0 4.3
Comfort 4.4 4.6
Maintenance 4.1 4.3
Safety 3.7 3.8
Features 4.5 4.3
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  • Selecting the right car would depend on several factors such as your budget preference on the segment, features required, cabin space, engine options, brand preference, etc. The Ciaz continues to get the basics of space, ride quality, and ease of driving spot on. This alone, in our books, is enough reason to seriously consider buying one. Then there's the fact that the new engine brings with it a bucketload of efficiency and also solves the automatic’s drinking habit to a fair extent. On the other hand, The Skoda Slavia offers a sweet balance between the alternatives currently available in the segment, blending modern tech with great space, practicality, and driveability. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Which is better between Ciaz Sigma or S-cross Sigma?
  • The Maruti Ciaz 1.4 Sigma has been discontinued. On the other hand, the S-Cross is a very capable city car. With a petrol engine, it will become even better in its city duties. However, the price will be a big deciding factor. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your city accordingly for dealership details.
Q. What is better, to buy Ciaz or Dzire?
  • Selecting the right car would depend on several factors such as your budget preference on the segment, features required, cabin space, engine options, brand preference, etc. If you need a comfortable sedan that ticks a lot of boxes for a daily driver which can also do long distances in comfort then look no further. Maruti Ciaz is currently available in a Petrol engine. The 1462 cc Petrol engine generates a power of 103.25bhp@6000rpm and torque of 138Nm@4400rpm. On the other hand, The Dzire looks premium inside-out and has enough equipment to match its appeal. Maruti Dzire is currently available in a Petrol engine. The 1197 cc Petrol engine generates a power of 88.50bhp@6000rpm and torque of 113Nm@4400rpm. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.
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Kia Sonet Vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Sonet vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz?
As per the users experiences Kia Sonet is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But Maruti Ciaz is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
Which car is cheaper Kia Sonet vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz?
The Maruti Ciaz is cheaper than Kia Sonet by Rs. 3.47 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Kia Sonet vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz?
The Maruti Ciaz delivers better mileage 20.04 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Kia Sonet vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz?
For the X-line Diesel AT version, 1493 cc Diesel engine of Sonet produces 114bhp@4000rpm of power and 250Nm@1500-2750rpm of torque. Whereas for the Alpha AT version, 1462 cc Petrol engine of Ciaz produces 103.25bhp@6000rpm of power and 138Nm@4400rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Sonet has better performance.

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