Kia Sonet vs Maruti Jimny

Maruti Jimny Price starts at Rs. 12.74 Lakh which is Rs. 4.74 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 Jimny (Petrol Model) is 16.39 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Sonet (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Maruti Jimny (Top Model) is powered by 1462 cc engine. The Comparison Kia Sonet X-line Diesel AT vs Maruti Jimny Alpha Dual Tone AT can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Sonet vs Jimny

Key Highlights Sonet X-line Diesel ATJimny Alpha Dual Tone AT
Engine Type 1.5L CRDi VGT K15B
Max Power 114bhp@4000rpm 103bhp@6000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 19 Kmpl 16.39 Kmpl
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Sonet vs Jimny Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Sonet X-line Diesel ATMaruti Suzuki Jimny Alpha Dual Tone AT
Rating
43 reviews
73 reviews
Brand Name Kia Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 15.76 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 15.05 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 1462 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 114bhp@4000rpm 103bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed AT 4-Speed
Drive Type FWD 4WD
Colors
Kia Sonet Colors
Maruti Suzuki Jimny Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 19 Kmpl 16.39 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/60 R16 195/80 R15
Boot Space 385 Liters 211 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. 29,113 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 70,789 Sonet Insurance Rs. 68,143 Jimny Insurance
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Engine Type
1.5L CRDi VGT
K15B
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1462 cc
Max Power
114bhp@4000rpm
103bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
134.2Nm@4000rpm
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
4WD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
Multipoint Injection
Kerb Weight
...
1205 Kg
Turbo Charger
...
Drive Mode Types
NORMAL|ECO|SPORTS
...

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
40 Liters
Top Speed
...
155 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
19 Kmpl
16.39 Kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
...
5.7 m
Tyre Size
215/60 R16
195/80 R15
Wheel Size
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

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
...
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
5
4
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
385 Liters
211 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
Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Hard Top,Gunmetal Grey Grille with Chrome Plating,Drip Rails,Trapezoidal Wheel Arch Extensions,Clamshell Bonnet,Lumber Black Scratch-resistant Bumpers,Tailgate Mounted Spare Wheel,Dark Green Glass (Window)
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
...
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
3995*1790*1642 mm3
3985*1645*1720 mm3
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2590 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
210 mm

Connectivity
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
Near Flat Reclinable Front Seats,Scratch-resistant & Stain Removable IP Finish,Ride-in Assist Grip Passenger Side,Ride-in Assist Grip Passenger Side,Ride-in Assist Grip Rear x 2,Digital Clock,Center Console Tray,Floor Console Tray,Front & Rear Tow Hooks
USB Charger
Front & Rear
...
Central Control Armrest
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, 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
Brake Limited Slip Differential,Side Impact Door Beams,3-point Emergency Locking Retractor Seatbelts
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 Jimny
  • Affordable and seriously capable off-roader
  • compact dimensions make it easy to live with in space-starved cities/towns
  • great ride quality
  • stand-out styling
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 Jimny
  • Not as comfortable
  • easy-to-handle
  • feature-loaded
  • or premium as other road-biased SUVs offered at a similar price
  • narrow cabin width
  • interior lacks practical storage space
  • engine isn’t as punchy as rivals like the Mahindra Thar

Is Maruti Jimny Better Than Kia Sonet?

100% users have chosen Maruti Jimny over Kia Sonet in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 184 users have also rated Maruti Jimny and Kia Sonet 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 Maruti Jimny is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for safety in your car. But Kia Sonet is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance 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 Jimny
Mileage 2.1 3.6
Performance 2.2 4.0
Comfort 4.2 4.4
Maintenance 2.2 4.1
Safety 4.3 3.7
Features 4.3 4.5
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Which car is best between Kia Sonet vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny?
As per the users experiences Kia Sonet is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features in your car. But Maruti Jimny is better on the grounds of safety.
Which car is cheaper Kia Sonet vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny?
The Maruti Jimny is cheaper than Kia Sonet by Rs. 71,900.
Which car has better mileage Kia Sonet vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny?
The Kia Sonet delivers better mileage 19 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Kia Sonet vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny?
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 Dual Tone AT version, 1462 cc Petrol engine of Jimny produces 103bhp@6000rpm of power and 134.2Nm@4000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Sonet has better performance.

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