All about Upcoming Kia Sonet vs Maruti Vitara Brezza SUVs ✓ Specification ✓ Price ✓ Mileage ✓ Color ✓ Features ✓ ABS ✓ Comparison.
Kia Motors India has finally introduced the Sonet subcompact SUV in the country. Prices of the new compact SUV start from Rs 6.71 lakh and go up to Rs 11.99 lakh (all, ex-showroom). One of the major competitors of the Kia Sonet will be the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza. Not only has the Vitara Brezza been the dominant force in the compact SUV segment, but it can even be credited with revolutionising that particular space. Just a glance at the sales numbers of the Vitara Brezza since its introduction in India in March 2016 is sufficient to validate its authority. But from our personal experience, we can say that the Sonet has all the credentials to be the next big thing in the sub-4m SUV arena.
Kia Sonet Vs Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza – Engine Specifications:
Petrol engine | Kia Sonet 1.0 Ltr | Kia Sonet 1.2 Ltr |
Engine type | 1.0-litre turbocharged T-GDi petrol engine | 1.2-litre naturally aspirated SmartstreamG petrol engine |
Displacement | 998 cc | 1,197 cc |
No. of cylinders | 3 | 4 |
Max. Power | 118 bhp @ 6,000 rpm | 82 bhp @ 6,300 rpm |
Max. Torque | 172 Nm @ 1,500 rpm | 115 Nm @ 4,200 rpm |
Transmission | 6-speed Semi-Automatic and 7-speed DCT Automatic | 5-speed Manual |
Emission Standard | BS-6 | BS-6 |
Drivetrain Layout | FWD | FWD |
Driving Range | 819-823 kmrs | 828 kmrs |
Petrol engine | Vitara Brezza 1.5 Ltr | Vitara Brezza 1.5 Ltr |
Engine type | 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine | 1.5-litre K15B ISG petrol engine |
Displacement | 1,462 cc | 1,462 cc |
No. of cylinders | 4 | 4 |
Max. Power | 103 bhp @ 6,000 rpm | 103 bhp @ 6,000 rpm |
Max. Torque | 138 Nm @ 4,400 rpm | 138 Nm @ 4,400 rpm |
Transmission | 5-speed Manual | 4-speed torque-converter Automatic |
Emission Standard | BS-6 | BS-6 |
Drivetrain Layout | FWD | FWD |
Driving Range | 817.44 kmrs | 18.76 kmrs |
Diesel engine | Kia Sonet 1.5 Ltr | Kia Sonet 1.5 Ltr |
Engine type | 1.5-litre CRDi diesel engine | 1.5-litre CRDi VGT diesel engine |
Displacement | 1,493 cc | 1,493 cc |
No. of cylinders | 4 | 4 |
Max. Power | 99 bhp @ 4,000 rpm | 113 bhp @ 4,000 rpm |
Max. Torque | 240 Nm @ 1,500 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1,500 rpm |
Transmission | 6-speed Manual | 6-speed Torque-converter Automatic |
Emission Standard | BS-6 | BS-6 |
Drivetrain Layout | FWD | FWD |
Driving Range | 1084 kmrs | 855 kmrs |
Kia Sonet Vs Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza – Dimensions:
Dimensions | Kia Sonet | Vitara Brezza | Difference |
Length | 3,995 mm | 3,995 mm | – |
Width | 1,790 mm | 1,790 mm | – |
Height | 1,647 mm | 1,640 mm | 7 mm |
Wheelbase | 2,500 mm | 2,500 mm | – |
Ground Clearance | 205 mm | 198 mm | 7 mm |
Boot Space | 392-litres | 328-litres | 62-litres |
Fuel Tank | 45-litres | 48-litres | 3-litres |
Tyre Size (Base) | 195/65 R15 | 205/60 R16 | – |
Tyre Size (Top) | 215/60 R16 | 215/60 R16 | – |
Kia Sonet Vs Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza – Features:
Standard Features | |
Kia Sonet | Vitara Brezza |
• 10.25-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system • Over-the-air (OTA) map updates • 4.2-inch MID (multi-information display) • 57 UVO connected car features • Remote engine start via UVO Connect & Smart key • BOSE Sound System – 7 speakers with sub-woofer • LED Mood lighting • Wireless charger • Paronamic Sunroof • Ventilated front seats • Air purifier with virus protection • Steering wheel with controls • Multi-drive & traction modes, grip control for AT models • Rear AC vents • Front and rear parking sensors • Keyless entry and go • Push button start | • 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and support system • Automatic climate control with digital display • Multi-information display (MID) • Voice command • 4-speaker Audio system with Bluetooth, AUX and USB support • Steering mounted audio controls • Electrically adjustable ORVMs with integrated turn indicators • Powered Sunroof with UV Cut glass • Cruise Control • Automatic headlamps with LED DRLs • LED tail-lamps with LED fog lights and Rain-sensing wipers • Automatic climate control • Gear position indicator (AT only) • Height adjustable driver’s seat • Keyless entry • Push button start |
Safety Features | |
• Six Air-bags (Top Variants) • ABS with EBD • Brake Assist • Vehicle Stability Control • Electronic Stability Control • ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts • Rear Parking Sensors • Rear Parking Camera with Guidance • Front Seat-belt Reminders • Speed Sensing Door Lock Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | • Dual front Air-bags • ABS with EBD • Engine Immobilizer • Seat-belt warning • Keyless central locking • Rear parking sensors • Rear view camera with guide-lines • Speed-sensing door locks Hill hold control |
Kia Sonet Vs Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza – Mileage:
Variants Name | Fuel Type | Kia Sonet | Vitara Brezza |
1.0-Litre iMT | Petrol | 18.2 kmpl | – |
1.0-Litre AT | Petrol | 18.3 kmpl | – |
1.2-Litre MT | Petrol | 18.4 kmpl | – |
1.5-Litre MT | Petrol | – | 17.03 kmpl |
1.5-Litre AT | Petrol | – | 18.76 kmpl |
1.5-Litre MT | Diesel | 24.1 kmpl | – |
1.5-Litre AT | Diesel | 19.0 kmpl | – |
Kia Sonet Vs Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza – Colour:
Kia Sonet | Vitara Brezza |
– Steel Silver – Gravity Grey – Intense Red – Aurora Black Pearl – Intelligency Blue – Beige Gold – Glacier White Pearl Dual-tone – Intense Red with Aurora Black Pearl – Pearl White with Aurora Black Pearl – Beige Gold with Black | – Torque Blue – Granite Grey – Pearl Arctic White – Premium Silver – Automn Orange – Sizzling Red Dual-tone – Sizzling Red with Midnight Black Roof – Torque Blue with Midnight Black Roof – Granite Grey with Automn Orange Roof |
Kia Sonet Vs Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza – Ex-showroom Price:
Fuel Type | Kia Sonet | Vitara Brezza |
Petrol (1.0-litre) | INR 9.49 – 12.99 lakh. | – |
Petrol (1.2-litre) | INR 6.71 lakh – 8.45 lakh. | – |
Petrol (1.4-litre) | – | – |
Petrol (1.5-litre) | – | INR 7.34 lakh – 11.40 lakh.– |
Diesel (1.5-litre) | INR 10.39 – 12.99 lakh. | – |