Maruti Baleno Sigma MT vs Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Maruti Baleno Sigma MT and Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT comparison based on the price, specification, fuel efficiency, features and more. Maruti Baleno Sigma MT comes with a price of ₹6.74 Lakh and Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT is priced at ₹8.00 Lakh. Maruti Baleno Sigma MT equipped with 1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine whereas Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT has1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC.

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Maruti Baleno Sigma MT

Maruti Baleno

₹ 6.74 Lakh

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Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Kia Sonet

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₹ 8.00 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 6.74 Lakh

₹ 8.00 Lakh

EMI

₹12,445

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹14,770

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.3

★

4.5

★

NCAP Rating

—

—

Colors

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Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres

45 litres

Doors

5 Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

318 litres

385 litres

Seating Capacity

5 Person

5 Person

Frunk Storage

—

—

No of Rows

2 Rows

2 Rows

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

—

—

AC Fast Charging

—

—

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol

Alternate Fuel

Mileage (ARAI)

22.35 kmpl

18.4 kmpl

City Mileage

—

—

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

113 Nm @ 4400 Rpm

115 Nm @ 4200 Rpm

Engine

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

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

Max Motor Performance

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—

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

BS6 Phase 2

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

—

—

Battery

—

—

Engine Type

1.2L VVT

Smartstream G 1.2

Top Speed

—

—

Highway Mileage

—

—

Battery Charging

—

—

Drivetrain

FWD

FWD

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

—

Electric Motor Assist

—

—

AC Regular Charging

—

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

88 Bhp @ 6000 Rpm

82 Bhp @ 6000 Rpm

Range

—

—

Driving Range

827 km

—

Others

—

Idle Start/Stop

Electric Motor

—

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

113 Nm @ 4400 Rpm

—

DC Fast Charging

—

—

Pure Electric Driving Mode

—

Transmission

Manual - 5 Gears

Manual - 5 Gears

Kerb Weight

925 kg

—

Height

1500 mm

1610 mm

Width

1745 mm

1790 mm

Ground Clearance

170 mm

—

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

—

Wheelbase

2520 mm

2500 mm

Length

3990 mm

3995 mm

Spare Wheel

Steel

Steel

Wheels

Steel Rims

Steel Rims

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Power Assisted (Electric)

Front Suspension

McPherson Strut

McPherson Strut With Coil Spring

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Drum

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

—

Front Tyres

185 / 65 R15

195 / 65 R15

Minimum Turning Radius

4.85 metres

—

Rear Suspension

Torsion Beam

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle With Coil Spring

Front Brake Type

Disc

Disc

Four Wheel Steering

—

Rear Tyres

185 / 65 R15

195 / 65 R15

Rub-strips

Roof Rails

Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Roof-mounted Antenna

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body-coloured Bumpers

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Sunroof / Moonroof

Central Locking

Keyless

With Key

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Front Seatback Pockets

Massage Seats

—

Headrests

Front & Rear

Front & Rear

Ventilated Seat Type

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Bench

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

—

—

Rear Armrest

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

Seat Upholstery

Fabric

Leatherette

Interior Colours

Black / Blue

Black

Interiors

Dual Tone

Single Tone

Ventilated Seats

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)

Second Row Seat Adjustment

—

—

Driver Armrest

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Split Rear Seat

Lane Departure Prevention

Child Seat Anchor Points

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

—

Lane Departure Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Blind Spot Detection

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Puncture Repair Kit

High-beam Assist

Airbags

2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)

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

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

Not Tested

Seat Belt Warning

Rear Middle Head Rest

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt

—

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Dashcam

—

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Interior Door Handles

Black

Silver

One Touch Up

Driver

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

—

One Touch Down

Driver

Scuff Plates

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Front & Rear

Rear Wiper

Adjustable ORVMs

Externally Adjustable

Electrically Adjustable

Interior Door Handles Finish

Black

Silver

Rain-sensing Wipers

Exterior Door Handles

Black

Body Coloured

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Front Only

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Black

—

ORVM Colour

Black

Body Coloured

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Front Only

Rear Defogger

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

Electric Tailgate Release

Rear Windshield Blind

—

Side Window Blinds

—

Touchscreen Size

—

—

Internal Hard Drive

USB Compatibility

Speakers

AM/FM Radio

Apple CarPlay

Voice Command

Steering-mounted controls

Wireless Charger

AUX Compatibility

Infotainment Screen Size

—

—

Bluetooth Compatibility

Display

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Smart Connectivity

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

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

Android Auto

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Not Available

iPod Compatibility

GPS Navigation System

Door Ajar Warning

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Instantaneous Consumption

Average Fuel Consumption

Clock

Digital

Digital

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Tachometer

Analogue

Analogue

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Instrument Cluster

Analogue - Digital

Analogue - Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue - Digital

Analogue - Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Distance to Empty

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

2 Trips Electronic

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (In Years)

3

3

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

100000

Unlimited

Cup Holders

Front Only

Front Only

Cooled Glovebox

Sunglass Holder

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

Front Only

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cabin Boot Access

Parking Assist

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Cruise Control

Air Purifier

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Climate Control)

Yes (Manual)

Rear AC

—

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Heater

12V Power Outlets

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control

Manual

Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

Manual - Internal Only

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Tilt

Electronic Parking Brake

Umbrella Storage in Door

Parking Sensors

Rear

Rear

Third Row AC Zone

—

—

Automatic Headlamps

Taillights

LED

Halogen

Fog Lights

—

Halogen

Daytime Running Lights

Glovebox Lamp

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Ambient Interior Count

—

—

Rear Reading Lamp

Puddle Lamps

Cabin Lamps

Centre

Cabin Lamps Position

Centre

Ambient Interior Lighting

Headlights

Halogen

Halogen

Reading Lamp

Cornering Headlights

Headlight Height Adjuster

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

—

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Four-Wheel-Drive

—

Brake Assist (BA)

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Differential Lock

—

Ride Height Adjustment

—

Hill Descent Control

—

Baleno Comparison with similar cars

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Maruti Baleno

✓Refined and peppy engine
✓Spacious cabin
✓AMT convenience

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

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