Kia Sonet vs Maruti Grand Vitara

Maruti Grand Vitara Price starts at Rs. 10.99 Lakh which is Rs. 2.99 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 Grand Vitara (Petrol Model) is 27.97 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Sonet (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Maruti Grand Vitara (Top Model) is powered by 1462 cc engine. The Comparison Kia Sonet X-line Diesel AT vs Maruti Grand Vitara Alpha Plus Hybrid CVT DT can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Sonet vs Grand Vitara

Key Highlights Sonet X-line Diesel ATGrand Vitara Alpha Plus Hybrid CVT DT
Engine Type 1.5L CRDi VGT M15D With Strong Hybrid
Max Power 114bhp@4000rpm 91.18bhp@5500rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 19 Kmpl 27.97 Kmpl
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Sonet vs Grand Vitara Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Sonet X-line Diesel ATMaruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Alpha Plus Hybrid CVT DT
Rating
43 reviews
162 reviews
Brand Name Kia Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 15.76 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 20.09 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 1490 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUV,HybridsAll SUV Cars
Max Power 114bhp@4000rpm 91.18bhp@5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed AT E-CVT
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Sonet Colors
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 19 Kmpl 27.97 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/60 R16 215/60 R17
Boot Space 385 Liters 373 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 30,504 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 38,863 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost ...
Rs. 25,754 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 70,789 Sonet Insurance Rs. 86,691 Grand Vitara Insurance
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Engine Type
1.5L CRDi VGT
M15D With Strong Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1490 cc
Max Power
114bhp@4000rpm
91.18bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
122Nm@4400-4800rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed AT
E-CVT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
...
Kerb Weight
...
1290-1295 Kg
Turbo Charger
...
Drive Mode Types
NORMAL|ECO|SPORTS
...
Mild Hybrid
...

20-80 kmph (kickdown)
...
8.55 s
Braking (100-0 kmph)
...
40.58 Meters
Braking (80-0 kmph)
...
25.82 Meters
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
45 Liters
Top Speed
...
135 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
19 Kmpl
27.97 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
...
25.45 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
...
21.97 kmpl
Secondary Fuel Type
...
Electric(Battery)

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Solid Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
...
5.4 m
Tyre Size
215/60 R16
215/60 R17
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 Inside Door Handle, Spot Map Lamp (Roof front),Black PVC + Stitch Door Armrest, Front Footwell Light (Driver & Co-driver side), Ambient Lighting Door Spot & IP Line, Soft Touch IP with Premium Stitch, All Black Interior with Champagne Gold Accents, Suzuki Connect ALERTS AND NOTIFICATIONS (Overspeed, Seatbelt, AC Idling, Trip (Start &End), Low Fuel, Low Range, Dashboard View)
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Digital Cluster
Full
Air Conditioner
Digital Odometer
...
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
385 Liters
373 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
Chrome Belt Line Garnish, Front Variable Intermittent Wiper, LED Position Lamp, Dark Grey Skid Plate (Front & Rear), Suzuki Connect REMOTE FUNCTIONS (Hazard Light ON/OFF, Headlight OFF, Alarm, Immobilizer Request, Battery Health)
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
Rear Spoiler
Roof Rails
Length*Width*Height
3995*1790*1642 mm3
4345*1795*1645 mm3
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
210 mm

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
Accessory Socket (Luggage room), Reclining Rear Seats, Vanity Mirror Lamp (Driver + Co-driver), Suzuki Connect TRIPS AND DRIVING BEHAVIOR (Trip Summary, Driving Behaviour, Share Trip History, Area Guidance, Vehicle Location Sharing)
USB Charger
Front & Rear
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
SmartPlay Pro+, Arkamys Sound Tuning, Premium Sound System
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
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
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
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
Panoramic

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, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
6
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
All Seats Belts - ( 3 Point ELR), Warning Lamp/ Reminder for (Low Fuel, Door Ajar, Headlamp On), Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS), Suzuki Connect SAFETY AND SECURITY (Emergency Alerts, Breakdown Notification, Stolen Vehicle Notification and Tracking, Time Fence)
Child Safety Lock
...
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
...
Smartwatch App
...
Live Location
Remote Immobiliser
...
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
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
Tow Away Alert
...
Valet Mode
...
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 Grand Vitara
  • Sporty design
  • Premium cabin
  • Comfortable seats
  • Fuel-efficient
  • Great ride and handling
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 Grand Vitara
  • Engine options lack punch
  • Rear headroom is tight
  • Small boot on the strong-hybrid

Is Kia Sonet Better Than Maruti Grand Vitara?

60% users have chosen Kia Sonet over Maruti Grand Vitara in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 352 users have also rated Kia Sonet and Maruti Grand Vitara 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 mileage, performance and maintenance in your car. But Maruti Grand Vitara is better on the grounds of comfort, safety and features.
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 Grand Vitara
Mileage 3.6 3.5
Performance 4.0 3.5
Comfort 4.4 4.5
Maintenance 4.1 3.5
Safety 3.7 4.2
Features 4.5 4.7
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is the best car, Maruti Grand Vitara or Hyundai Creta?
  • Both cars are good in their own forte. The Grand Vitara offers a lot to Indian families with very little compromise. However, that little compromise is a big one: performance. The mild-hybrid engine is only good for city commutes and relaxed cruising and will feel inadequate for someone expecting more. As for the strong hybrid, the boot space is the limiting factor. But if these two aspects are not your priority, the Grand Vitara really delivers where it counts. It's spacious, comfortable, loaded with features, efficient, and a very likable family SUV. On the other hand, Hyundai Creta’s design may polarise people, it is the curvier SUV of the lot, which does make it look the biggest here. It is clearly an impressive compact SUV. It is spacious, comfortable, loaded with features, easy to drive, and offered powerful petrol and diesel engine options. Compared to the old car, it is a huge upgrade, both in terms of drive and feel. 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 one is good to buy: Maruti Grand Vitara or Skoda Kushaq?
  • Both cars are good in their own forte. The Grand Vitara offers a lot to Indian families with very little compromise. However, that little compromise is a big one: performance. The mild-hybrid engine is only good for city commutes and relaxed cruising and will feel inadequate for someone expecting more. As for the strong hybrid, the boot space is the limiting factor. But if these two aspects are not your priority, the Grand Vitara really delivers where it counts. It's spacious, comfortable, loaded with features, efficient, and a very likable family SUV. On the other hand, the Skoda Kushaq is certainly the more practical option with oodles of boot space, a quirky cabin, and a comfortable rear seat experience. But it is only ideal for a family of four as seating three people at the back is a hassle. It also sacrifices a few premium features for strong build quality. So if you’re willing to shell out most of the three SUVs and use it as a very comfortable four-seater, while coming out largely with flying colours in every other department, the Skoda Kushaq is the ideal choice. 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. Is Alpha variant worth to buy?
  • Yes, The Grand Vitara Alpha trim is fully loaded with all the new premium features that Maruti has started offering in 2022. It comes with a panoramic sunroof, a nine-inch infotainment system, soft-touch materials, and leatherette upholstery. The safety kit includes a 360-degree view monitor, six airbags, a hill-hold assist, and a rear washer and wiper. It is also the only variant that comes with the option of an all-wheel drive with a manual transmission. That variant further adds driving modes and hill-start assist.
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Kia Sonet Vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Sonet vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara?
As per the users experiences Kia Sonet is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your car. But Maruti Grand Vitara is better on the grounds of comfort, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Kia Sonet vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara?
The Kia Sonet is cheaper than Maruti Grand Vitara by Rs. 4.32 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Kia Sonet vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara?
The Maruti Grand Vitara delivers better mileage 27.97 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Kia Sonet vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara?
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 Plus Hybrid CVT DT version, 1490 cc Petrol engine of Grand Vitara produces 91.18bhp@5500rpm of power and 122Nm@4400-4800rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Sonet has better performance.

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