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Maruti Ciaz vs Kia Sonet Comparison 2026: Price, Mileage, Features

The Maruti Ciaz starts at ₹9.09 L and the Kia Sonet at ₹7.41 L, a difference of ₹1.68 L ex-showroom. On-road in New Delhi that gap becomes roughly ₹1.87 L. Here is what the extra money actually buys.

Maruti Ciaz

₹9.09 L - ₹11.88 L

Kia Sonet

₹7.41 L - ₹14.09 L

Maruti Ciaz vs Kia Sonet

Specifications

Parameter

Maruti Ciaz

Kia Sonet

Price

₹9.09 L - ₹11.88 L

₹7.41 L - ₹14.09 L

Body Type

Sedan

SUV

Fuel Type

Petrol

Diesel/Petrol

Transmission

Automatic/Manual

Engine

K15 Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine

1.5L CRDi VGT,Smartstream G1.0 TGDi

Engine Displacement

1462 cc

1493 cc

Torque

Power

103.25bhp@6000rpm

114bhp@4000rpm,118bhp@6000rpm

Mileage

20.04 kmpl

24.1 kmpl,18.4 kmpl

Safety Rating

Seating Capacity

5 Seats

Length

Width

Ground Clearance

170 mm

205 mm

Boot Space

385 Litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

43 Litres

45 Litres

L Price

909000

740900

H Price

1188000

1408600

Safety

▾

Feature

Maruti Ciaz

Kia Sonet

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Anti-Theft Alarm

No. of Airbags

Driver Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Day & Night Rear View Mirror

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Seat Belt Warning

Engine Immobilizer

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Rear Camera

With Guidedlines

Anti-Theft Device

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver

All Windows

Speed Alert

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Driver and Passenger

Hill Assist

Brake Assist

—

Side Airbag

—

Side Airbag-Rear

—

Curtain Airbag

—

Door Ajar Warning

—

Traction Control

—

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

—

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock

—

Knee Airbags

—

Heads-Up Display (HUD)

—

Hill Descent Control

—

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

—

360 View Camera

—

Exterior

▾

Feature

Maruti Ciaz

Kia Sonet

Adjustable Headlamps

—

Rear Window Defogger

Wheel Covers

Alloy Wheels

Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators

Integrated Antenna

Chrome Grille

—

Chrome Garnish

—

Projector Headlamps

—

Halogen Headlamps

Fog Lights

Front

Antenna

Glass

Shark Fin

Boot Opening

Manual

Electronic

Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)

Powered & Folding

Tyre Size

195/55 R16

215/60 R16

Tyre Type

Tubeless, Radial

Radial Tubeless

LED DRLs

LED Headlamps

LED Fog Lamps

Additional Features

Dual Tone Exterior,Split Rear Combination LampsLED Rear Combination Lamps,Chrome Accents on Front Grille,Trunk Lid Chrome Garnish,Door Beltline Garnish,Body Coloured ORVMs,Body Coloured Door Handles(Chrome),Front Fog Lamp Ornament(Chrome),Rear Reflector Ornament(Chrome),

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 Premium Dark Metallic Surround, Sporty Aero Dynamic Front & Rear Skid Plates with Dark Metallic Accents, Dark Metallic Door garnish, Belt Line Chrome, Glossy Black Roof Rack, Sleek LED Fog lamps

Headlamp Washers

—

Rain Sensing Wiper

—

Rear Window Wiper

—

Rear Window Washer

—

Tinted Glass

—

Rear Spoiler

—

Side Stepper

—

Smoke Headlamps

—

Roof Rails

—

Sunroof

—

Single Pane

Heated Outside Rear View Mirror

—

LED Taillights

—

Interior

▾

Feature

Maruti Ciaz

Kia Sonet

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Additional Features

Chrome Garnish (Steering Wheel, Inside Door Handles,AC Louvers Knob, Parking Brake Lever),Eco Illumination,Wooden Finish on I/P & Door Garnish,Satin Finish on AC Louvers (Front&Rear),Chrome Finish on Floor Console,Rear Centre Armrest (With Cup Holders),Footwell Lamps(Driver,Passenger),Sunglass Holder,

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 Sporty White Inserts, Leatherette wrapped D-cut steering wheel with GT line logo, High gloss black finish AC vents garnish, Sporty Alloy Pedals, Sporty All Black Roof Lining

Digital Cluster

Semi

Upholstery

Leather

Leatherette

Leather wrap gear-shift selector

—

Cigarette Lighter

—

Folding Table in The Rear

—

Dual Tone Dashboard

—

Digital Cluster Size

—

10.25

Fuel & Performance

▾

Feature

Maruti Ciaz

Kia Sonet

Fuel Type

Petrol

Diesel

Petrol Mileage ARAI

20.04 kmpl

—

Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity

43 Litres

—

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Diesel Mileage ARAI

—

19 kmpl

Diesel Fuel Tank Capacity

—

45 Litres

Comfort & Convenience

▾

Feature

Maruti Ciaz

Kia Sonet

Power Steering

Air Conditioner

Heater

Adjustable Steering

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Rear Reading Lamp

Adjustable Headrest

Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest

Rear AC Vents

Cruise Control

Parking Sensors

Rear

Front & Rear

KeyLess Entry

Engine Start/Stop Button

Voice Commands

Central Console Armrest

With Storage

Gear Shift Indicator

Luggage Hook & Net

Idle Start-Stop System

Rear Windscreen Sunblind

Automatic Headlamps

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

—

Ventilated Seats

—

Electric Adjustable Seats

—

Front

Rear Seat Headrest

—

Adjustable

Active noise cancellation

—

Real-Time Vehicle Tracking

—

Foldable Rear Seat

—

Paddle Shifters

—

USB Charger

—

Front & Rear

Hands-Free Tailgate

—

Battery Saver

—

Drive Modes

—

Rear Window Sunblind

—

Follow Me Home Headlamps

—

Additional 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

Drive Mode Types

—

NORMAL|ECO|SPORTS

Dimensions & Capacity

▾

Feature

Maruti Ciaz

Kia Sonet

Length

4490 mm

3995 mm

Width

1730 mm

1790 mm

Height

1485 mm

1642 mm

Boot Space

510 Litres

385 Litres

Seating Capacity

Wheel Base

2650 mm

2500 mm

Gross Weight

1530 kg

—

No. of Doors

Engine & Transmission

▾

Feature

Maruti Ciaz

Kia Sonet

Engine Type

K15 Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine

1.5L CRDi VGT

Displacement

1462 cc

1493 cc

Max Power

103.25bhp@6000rpm

114bhp@4000rpm

Max Torque

138Nm@4400rpm

250Nm@1500-2750rpm

No. of Cylinders

Valves Per Cylinder

Valve Configuration

DOHC

—

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

4 Speed

6-Speed AT

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel Supply System

—

CRDi

Turbo Charger

—

Entertainment & Communication

▾

Feature

Maruti Ciaz

Kia Sonet

Radio

Integrated 2DIN Audio

Bluetooth Connectivity

Touchscreen

Touchscreen Size

7 Inch

10.25 inch

Connectivity

Android Auto, Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

Apple CarPlay

No. of Speakers

Usb Ports

Tweeters

Speakers

Front & Rear

Wireless Phone Charging

—

Subwoofer

—

Additional 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 connection

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

▾

Feature

Maruti Ciaz

Kia Sonet

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Power

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Turning Radius

5.4 m

—

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Disc

Alloy Wheel Size Front

16 Inch

Alloy Wheel Size Rear

16 Inch

ADAS Feature

▾

Feature

Maruti Ciaz

Kia Sonet

Forward Collision Warning

—

Lane Departure Warning

—

Lane Keep Assist

—

Driver Attention Warning

—

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

—

Adaptive High Beam Assist

—

Blind Spot Monitor

—

Autonomous Parking

—

Advance Internet Feature

▾

Feature

Maruti Ciaz

Kia Sonet

Live Location

—

Remote Vehicle Status Check

—

Inbuilt Assistant

—

Hinglish Voice Commands

—

Navigation with Live Traffic

—

Send POI to Vehicle From App

—

Live Weather

—

E-Call & I-Call

—

Over the Air (OTA) Updates

—

Google / Alexa Connectivity

—

Save Route/Place

—

SOS Button

—

RSA

—

Remote AC On/Off

—

Remote Door Lock/Unlock

—

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Maruti Ciaz vs Kia Sonet Comparison overview

Comparison overview: The Maruti Ciaz starts at ₹9.09 L and the Kia Sonet at ₹7.41 L, a difference of ₹1.68 L ex-showroom. On-road in New Delhi that gap becomes roughly ₹1.87 L. Here is what the extra money actually buys.

Engine and performance: The Maruti Ciaz uses a 1,462cc Petrol making 103.25bhp@6000rpm and listed torque with Automatic/Manual. The Kia Sonet uses a 1,493cc Diesel/Petrol making 114bhp@4000rpm,118bhp@6000rpm and listed torque with Automatic/Manual.

Mileage and running cost: These two figures are not like for like. The Maruti Ciaz number is for the Petrol Automatic/Manual and the Kia Sonet number is for the Diesel/Petrol Automatic/Manual, so compare the variants you are actually shortlisting.

What one gives that the other does not: The Maruti Ciaz adds Adjustable Headlamps, Chrome Grille, Chrome Garnish, Projector Headlamps and Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel. The Kia Sonet adds Brake Assist, Side Airbag, Curtain Airbag, Door Ajar Warning and Traction Control. The rest of both spec sheets is shared.

Which one should you buy?

Buy the Kia Sonet if you drive mostly in the city, you want the lower running cost, and you would rather keep the ₹1.68 L for your down payment than spend it on features.

Buy the Maruti Ciaz if you do regular highway runs, you carry luggage or a pram often, and you want Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) without waiting for the next facelift.

The one thing that settles it: Maruti Ciaz offers Adjustable Headlamps.

Before you sign anything:

Ex-showroom price is not what you pay. Add registration, road tax, insurance and handling, and expect the final figure to land ten to twelve percent higher. Road tax changes state to state, so a car that costs the same in two cities does not cost the same to own.

Ask the dealer four things before you book. What is the current waiting period for the variant you want. What is the on-road figure.

Then drive both cars back to back on the same day, on a road you actually use. Take your family. Put your usual luggage in the boot. Most people decide in the first ten minutes, and it is rarely for the reason they expected.

Maruti Ciaz vs Kia Sonet FAQs

Which is cheaper to maintain?+

Kia Sonet is likely cheaper to maintain because it starts at the lower price. Confirm the service package, parts pricing and labour cost with the dealer before booking.

What is the price difference between Maruti Ciaz vs Kia Sonet?+

The ex-showroom price difference between Maruti Ciaz and Kia Sonet is ₹1.68 L. On-road in New Delhi, that gap becomes roughly ₹1.87 L.

Maruti Ciaz vs Kia Sonet, which has better mileage?+

These figures are not like for like. The Maruti Ciaz number is for the Petrol Automatic/Manual and the Kia Sonet number is for the Diesel/Petrol Automatic/Manual, so compare the variants you are actually shortlisting.

Maruti Ciaz vs Kia Sonet, which car has the better safety rating?+

Safety rating data is not complete for both cars. Compare crash-test ratings and standard safety kit before booking.

Which car holds its value best, Maruti Ciaz vs Kia Sonet?+

Resale value depends on demand in your city, service history, variant, fuel type and mileage. The car with lower running cost and stronger local demand usually holds value better.

Which is better for highway driving?+

For highway driving, compare torque, high-speed stability, safety rating and seat comfort in the exact variants you are shortlisting.