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Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT vs Maruti Swift LXi Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT and Maruti Swift LXi comparison based on the price, specification, fuel efficiency, features and more. Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT comes with a price of ₹8.00 Lakh and Maruti Swift LXi is priced at ₹6.49 Lakh. Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT equipped with 1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine whereas Maruti Swift LXi has1197 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC.

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Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Kia Sonet

Variant

₹ 8.00 Lakh

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Maruti Swift LXi

Maruti Swift

₹ 6.49 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 8.00 Lakh

₹ 6.49 Lakh

EMI

₹14,770

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹11,983

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

—

—

NCAP Rating

—

—

Colors

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Frunk Storage

—

—

Bootspace

385 litres

265 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres

37 litres

Seating Capacity

5 Person

5 Person

Doors

5 Doors

5 Doors

No of Rows

2 Rows

2 Rows

Battery Charging

—

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

—

City Mileage

—

—

Alternate Fuel

Electric Motor Assist

—

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

82 Bhp @ 6000 Rpm

80 Bhp @ 5700 Rpm

Electric Motor

Range

—

—

AC Regular Charging

—

—

Drivetrain

FWD

FWD

AC Fast Charging

—

—

Driving Range

—

918 km

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

—

—

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Max Motor Performance

—

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

—

—

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol

Transmission

Manual - 5 Gears

Manual - 5 Gears

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

BS6 Phase 2

Highway Mileage

—

—

Engine Type

Smartstream G 1.2

Z 12E With ISS

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

115 Nm @ 4200 Rpm

111.7 Nm @ 4300 Rpm

Engine

1197 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

1197 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Top Speed

—

—

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Idle Start/Stop

DC Fast Charging

—

—

Mileage (ARAI)

18.4 kmpl

24.8 kmpl

Battery

—

—

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

—

111.7 Nm @ 4300 Rpm

Width

1790 mm

1735 mm

Ground Clearance

—

163 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

163 mm

Height

1610 mm

1520 mm

Wheelbase

2500 mm

2450 mm

Length

3995 mm

3860 mm

Kerb Weight

—

920 kg

Front Suspension

McPherson Strut With Coil Spring

MacPherson Strut

Rear Suspension

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle With Coil Spring

Torsion Beam

Minimum Turning Radius

—

4.8 metres

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Power Assisted (Hydraulic)

Spare Wheel

Steel

Steel

Wheels

Steel Rims

Steel Rims

Four Wheel Steering

—

—

Front Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Front Tyres

195 / 65 R15

165 / 80 R14

Rear Tyres

195 / 65 R15

165 / 80 R14

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Drum

Tyre Construction

—

Radial - Tubeless

Roof-mounted Antenna

Body-coloured Bumpers

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Sunroof / Moonroof

Roof Rails

Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Rub-strips

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

With Key

Keyless

Engine Immobiliser

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down)

Ventilated Seats

—

Driver Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down)

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Flat

Split Rear Seat

Front Seatback Pockets

Second Row Seat Adjustment

—

—

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Interiors

Single Tone

Single Tone

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

—

—

Seat Upholstery

Leatherette

Fabric

Rear Armrest

Headrests

Front & Rear

Front & Rear

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Bench

Ventilated Seat Type

—

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver Armrest

Interior Colours

Black

Black

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt

—

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

—

Lane Departure Warning

—

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

—

Puncture Repair Kit

Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

Seat Belt Warning

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Child Seat Anchor Points

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Blind Spot Detection

—

Dashcam

—

Lane Departure Prevention

—

High-beam Assist

—

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

Not Tested

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

—

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

Electric Tailgate Release

Power Windows

Front Only

Front & Rear

Interior Door Handles

Silver

Black

One Touch Down

Driver

Power Windows Position

Front Only

Front & Rear

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable

Internally Adjustable

Rear Windshield Blind

—

One Touch Up

Driver

Rear Defogger

Interior Door Handles Finish

Silver

Black

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Black

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Black

Side Window Blinds

—

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Both Sides

Scuff Plates

Rear Wiper

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Front & Rear

Rain-sensing Wipers

Exterior Door Handles Finish

—

Black

Steering-mounted controls

Speakers

Voice Command

iPod Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Touchscreen Size

—

—

USB Compatibility

Display

GPS Navigation System

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Not Available

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)

Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)

AM/FM Radio

Internal Hard Drive

—

Infotainment Screen Size

—

—

AUX Compatibility

Wireless Charger

Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

Optional

DVD Playback

—

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Gear Indicator

Clock

Digital

Digital

Average Speed

Instrument Cluster

Analogue - Digital

Analogue - Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Shift Indicator

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue - Digital

Analogue - Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Tachometer

Analogue

Analogue

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

2 Trips Electronic

Door Ajar Warning

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

100000

Warranty (In Years)

3

3

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

Front Only

Cup Holders

Front Only

Front Only

Cooled Glovebox

Sunglass Holder

Umbrella Storage in Door

Heater

Cabin Boot Access

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Parking Sensors

Rear

Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

12V Power Outlets

Electronic Parking Brake

—

Rear AC

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

—

Air Purifier

Optional

Air Conditioner

Yes (Manual)

Yes (Manual)

Third Row AC Zone

—

—

Cruise Control

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

Manual

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Tilt

Parking Assist

Automatic Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Headlights

Halogen

Halogen

Headlight Height Adjuster

Daytime Running Lights

Reading Lamp

Cabin Lamps

Centre

Front

Cabin Lamps Position

Centre

Front

Rear Reading Lamp

Fog Lights

Halogen

—

Ambient Interior Lighting

Glovebox Lamp

Taillights

Halogen

LED

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Puddle Lamps

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Differential Lock

—

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Ride Height Adjustment

—

Hill Hold Control

Hill Descent Control

—

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Sonet Comparison with similar cars

Swift Comparison with similar cars

Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Kia Sonet

✓360 degree camera adds to the convenient
✓Fully digital drivers display looks modern & hi-tech
✓Camera based level 1 ADAS adds to the active safety
✓6 speed manual gearbox re-introduced in 1.5 litre diesel engine

Maruti Swift

✓More powerful and refined engine
✓Improved claimed fuel efficiency
✓Compact, practical and fun-to-drive

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