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KIA Sonet vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Sonet or Maruti Suzuki Wagon R? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Sonet and Wagon R. KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.8.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT and Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Price starts at Rs.5.51 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Tour H3. KIA Sonet is 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm power whereas Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is a 3 cylinder, 998 cc Engine can generate 65.68 bhp @ 5500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Sonet provides a mileage of 18.83 kmpl (base model), and Wagon R has a mileage of 25 kmpl (base model).

Sonet vs Wagon R

Key HighlightsKIA SonetMaruti Wagon R
PriceRs.8.00 LakhRs.5.51 Lakh
Engine Capacity1197 cc998 cc
Power82 bhp @ 6000 rpm65.68 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Mileage/Range18.83 kmpl25 kmpl
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KIA Sonet HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT car
KIA Sonet
HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT
Rs. 8.00 Lakh
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Maruti Wagon R Tour H3 car
Maruti Wagon R
Tour H3
Rs. 5.51 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    8.98 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    6.03 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    Fuel Type
    Petrol
    Petrol
    User Rating
    4.4
    4.2
    Boot Space (Litres)
    385 Litres
    341 Litres
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Engine Displacement
    1197 cc
    998 cc
    Max Power (bhp @rpm)
    82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
    65.68 bhp @ 5500 rpm
    Colors
    Sonet Colours
    Wagon R Colours
    Images
    Sonet Images
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    Sonet Images
    Sonet Images
    Wagon R Images
    Wagon R Images
    Wagon R Images
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    Exterior

    Sunroof
    Power Windows
    check
    check
    Adjustable ORVMs
    check
    check
    Turn Indicators on ORVMs
    check
    Rear Wiper
    check
    Rear Defogger
    check
    Bootlid Opener
    Electric Tailgate Release
    check
    Rain Sensing Wipers
    Daytime Running Lights
    LED headlight
    Projector headlight
    check
    check
    Automatic Headlamps
    Follow Me Home Headlamps

    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Front Suspension
    McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
    MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
    Rear Suspension
    Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
    Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
    Front Brakes
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Brakes
    Drum
    Drum
    Wheels
    Steel
    Alloy
    Spare Wheel
    Steel
    Steel
    Front Tyre Size
    195/65 R15
    155/80 R13
    Rear Tyre Size
    195/65 R15
    155/80 R13
    Turning Radius
    5.1 meters
    4.7 meters
    Tyre Size Spare
    195/65 R15
    155/80 R13
    Wheels Size
    R15
    R13

    Instrumentation

    Low Fuel Level Warning
    check
    check
    Adjustable Cluster Brightness
    Fuel level guage
    Digital
    Digital
    Gear Indicator
    check
    Shift Indicator
    check
    check
    Tachometer
    Analogue
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Avg fuel economy display
    check
    check

    Infotainment & Communication

    Apple CarPlay
    Android Auto
    Voice Command
    Infotainment Screen
    check
    check
    Multifunction Display
    check
    Touchscreen Size
    -
    7 inches
    Display Screen for Rear Passengers
    -
    Bluetooth Compatibility
    check
    Gesture Control
    -
    Integrated Music System
    check
    Speakers
    4
    AM/FM Radio
    check
    USB Compatibility
    check
    Wireless Charger

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    3 Years/Unlimited Kms
    2 Years/40000 kms
    Extended Warranty
    5 Years/unlimited Kms
    5 Years/100000 kms

    Engine & Transmission

    Engine Capacity
    1197 cc
    998 cc
    Engine Type
    Smartstream G 1.2
    K10C
    No. of Cylinders
    4
    3
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Cylinder Configuration
    -
    DOHC
    Fuel Type
    Petrol
    Petrol
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Gears
    5
    5
    Power
    82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
    65.68 bhp @ 5500 rpm
    Torque
    115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
    89.0 Nm @ 3500 rpm
    Fast Charging
    -
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    FWD
    ARAI Certified Economy
    18.83 kmpl
    25 kmpl
    Top Speed
    180 kmph
    160 kmph
    Emission Norm
    BS6 Phase 2
    BS6 Phase 2

    Comfort & Convenience

    Ventilated Seats
    Ventilated Seats Type
    -
    AC
    check
    check
    Rear AC Vents
    check
    Automatic climate control
    Heater
    check
    check
    Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
    check
    Cruise Control
    Start / Stop Button
    Power Steering
    check
    check
    Adjustable steering
    check
    check
    Multifunction Steering Wheel
    check
    check
    Leather streering wheels
    Drive Modes
    3
    -
    Keyless Entry

    Safety

    NCAP Rating
    -
    1 Star (Global NCAP)
    Airbags
    6
    2
    ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
    Overspeed Warning
    1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
    1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
    ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
    check
    check
    EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
    check
    check
    EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
    check
    ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
    check
    check
    ASR / Traction Control
    check
    -
    Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
    check
    Lane Departure Warning
    -
    Emergency Brake Light Flashing
    check
    -
    Seat Belt Warning
    check
    check
    Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
    check
    check
    Rear Middle Head Rest
    -

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    3995 mm
    3655 mm
    Width
    1790 mm
    1620 mm
    Height
    1610 mm
    1675 mm
    Wheelbase
    2500 mm
    2435 mm
    Ground Clearance
    190 mm
    165 mm
    No. of Seats
    5
    5
    No. of Doors
    5
    5
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    45 Litres
    32 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    3.4 Litres
    2.8 Litres
    Boot Space
    385 Litres
    341 Litres
    Kerb Weight
    1287 kg
    810 kg
    Body Type
    SUV
    Hatchback

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • It has become more stylish than its previous generation
    • The car comes with features like a 360-degree camera, a 4-way powered driver seat, a BOSE 7-speaker sound system, auto-dimming IRVM, wireless charging, and more.
    • The design includes a dual-screen connected panel with a full digital cluster. It has a 10.25-inch color LCD MID and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment.
    • It is available with 3 engine options: 1.2-litre NA petrol, 1.0-litre turbo petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. The HTK+ variant is available with all three engine options making it a good option.
    • Diesel engine is available starting from the base HTE variant
    • Different types of transmission options are available depending on the engine. The DCT gearbox is available starting with the HTX variant at Rs 12.29 lakh.
    • The interior comes with an option of 5 colour themes and offers a premium feel
    • The car is loaded with a number of safety features. It includes 15 standard safety features. These include 6 airbags, ESP, VSC, Hill-hold assist, ABS, Brake Assist, and more.
    • Level-1 ADAS features add extra safety. They include Front Collision Warning (FCW). They also include Leading vehicle departure alert, Lane Departure Warning, Lane keep assist, and more.
    • The base variant comes with a decent number of safety features and an attractive price tag
    • Comes with steering-mounted controls for more comfort.
    • The room inside the cabin is still first class.
    • The fit-finish quality of the cabin is decent.
    • The seats offer great comfort.
    • Has excellent fuel efficiency in CNG mode.
    • The AMT version is slick to operate and provides ease of driving in city traffic.
    Cons
    • No automatic transmission with the 1.2-litre NA petrol engine
    • The lower models lack features. The company only reserves most of the good features for the higher variants.
    • GTX+ & X-Line variants are the only ones that have ADAS.
    • The turbo petrol engine does not offer a complete manual transmission. Instead, it comes with a clutchless manual transmission. This might not appeal to some customers.
    • The dual-tone color option is not available until the HTX+ variant
    • The 10.25-inch infotainment does not support Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
    • The top-of-the-line X-line trim comes with a high price tag specially with diesel engine
    • The 1.2-litre petrol engine is available in three variants only
    • The boot space is negligible in the CNG variant.
    • Non-adjustable headrests can hamper the comfort of the cabin.
    • The plastic quality could have been improved.
    • AMT variants are a bit on the expensive side.
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    Detailed Comparison of KIA Sonet and Maruti Wagon R

    Safety

    Sonet comes loaded with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. Wagon R has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

    Body

    Sonet has doors and seats. It is an with 385 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 190 mm. It is 1790 mm wide, 1610 mm high and 3995 mm long. It has 1287 kg kerb weight and 2500 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Wagon R is an with doors and seats ,32 Litres fuel tank capacity, 341 Litres boot space, 165 mm ground clearance.It has 1675 mm height, 3655 mm length, 1620 mm width, and 810 kgkerb weight.

    Transmission

    KIA Sonet comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission. And Wagon R comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission.

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    KIA Sonet and Maruti Wagon R Owner Reviews

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      • RK
        Ritesh Kumar
        1 Month ago
        5.0
        Superb!!! It is Loaded with all basic and related features in his segment of vehicle and interior is very beautiful. Boot Space is good. Rear Seat is well designed and very comfortable. Overall Look of the Vehicle is damn eye catching.
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      • R
        Rv
        2 Month ago
        5.0
        7 DCT gearbox and the 1.0 turbo charged petrol engine optimization a very impressive performance and effortless driving experience, I loved it super awesome car and the experience.
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      • JJ
        Jayesh Jaiswal
        3 Month ago
        4.6
        Perfect family car in compact SUV segment. Turbo charged engine is fun to drive. All good to have features and worth every penny. Smooth and cost effective vehicle to have around.
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      • JA
        Jaspreet Arora
        7 Month ago
        5.0
        The best feature-packed car in this price segment. No other brand offers such features in this segment. It’s value for money, a fully family car, and best for the young generation. Just amazing, nothing else.
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      • K
        Kisu
        1 Year ago
        4.4
        It features a revamped front grille, giving it a more aggressive and modern look.The headlights and fog lamps have also been redesigned, with the addition of LED technology for better visibility.
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