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Kia Sonet vs Maruti Baleno

Should you buy Kia Sonet or Maruti Baleno? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Kia Sonet price starts at Rs 8 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol) and Maruti Baleno price starts Rs 6.66 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol). Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Baleno has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Sonet has a mileage of 24.1 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the Baleno has a mileage of 30.61 km/kg (Petrol top model).

Sonet Vs Baleno

Key HighlightsKia SonetMaruti Baleno
On Road PriceRs.17,16,200*Rs.11,01,659*
Mileage (city)-19 kmpl
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)9981197
TransmissionAutomaticManual
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Kia Sonet vs Maruti Baleno comparison

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        Kia Sonet
        Kia Sonet
        Rs14.92 Lakh*
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            Maruti Baleno
            Maruti Baleno
            Rs9.84 Lakh*
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          • X-line Turbo DCT
            rs8 - 15.77 Lakh*
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            rs6.66 - 9.84 Lakh*
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          Basic Information
          On-Road Price in New Delhi
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          Rs.17,16,200*
          Rs.11,01,659*
          Finance Available (EMI)
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          Rs.32,658/month
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          Rs.20,972/month
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          Insurance
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          Rs.60,191
          Rs.48,962
          User Rating
          4.4
          Based on 133 Reviews
          4.4
          Based on 556 Reviews
          Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)
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          -
          Rs.5,289.2
          Brochure
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          Engine & Transmission
          Engine Type
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          Smartstream G1.0 TGDi
          1.2 L K Series Engine
          Displacement (cc)
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          998
          1197
          No. of Cylinders
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          Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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          118bhp@6000rpm
          88.50bhp@6000rpm
          Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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          172Nm@1500-4000rpm
          113Nm@4400rpm
          Valves Per Cylinder
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          4
          4
          Fuel Supply System
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          GDi
          -
          Turbo Charger
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          YesNo
          Transmission Type
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          Automatic
          Manual
          Gearbox
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          7-Speed DCT
          5-Speed
          Drive Type
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          FWD
          Fuel & Performance
          Fuel Type
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          Petrol
          Petrol
          Mileage City (kmpl)
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          19
          Mileage Highway (kmpl)
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          24
          Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
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          18.4
          22.35
          Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
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          45
          37
          Emission Norm Compliance
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          BS VI 2.0
          BS VI 2.0
          Top Speed (kmph)
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          -
          180
          Suspension, Steering & Brakes
          Front Suspension
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          MacPherson Strut suspension
          MacPherson Strut suspension
          Rear Suspension
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          Rear twist beam
          Rear twist beam
          Steering Type
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          Electric
          Electric
          Steering Column
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          Tilt
          Tilt & Telescopic
          Steering Gear Type
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          -
          Rack & Pinion
          Turning Radius (Metres)
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          -
          4.85
          Front Brake Type
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          Disc
          Disc
          Rear Brake Type
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          Disc
          Drum
          Top Speed (Kmph)
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          -
          180
          Tyre Size
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          215/60 R16
          195/55 R16
          Tyre Type
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          Radial Tubeless
          Radial Tubeless
          Wheel Size (Inch)
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          NoNo
          Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
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          16
          16
          Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
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          16
          16
          Dimensions & Capacity
          Length (mm)
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          3995
          3990
          Width (mm)
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          1790
          1745
          Height (mm)
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          1642
          1500
          Wheel Base (mm)
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          2500
          2520
          Kerb Weight (kg)
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          925-955
          Grossweight (kg)
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          1410
          Seating Capacity
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          5
          5
          Boot Space (Litres)
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          385
          318
          No. of Doors
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          5
          5
          Comfort & Convenience
          Power Steering
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          YesYes
          Automatic Climate Control
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          YesYes
          Air Quality Control
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          Yes
          -
          Accessory Power Outlet
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          YesYes
          Trunk Light
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          Yes
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          Vanity Mirror
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          -
          Yes
          Rear Reading Lamp
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          YesYes
          Rear Seat Headrest
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          Adjustable
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          Adjustable Headrest
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          YesYes
          Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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          Yes
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          Rear AC Vents
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          YesYes
          Active Noise Cancellation
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          NoNo
          Multifunction Steering Wheel
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          YesYes
          Cruise Control
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          YesYes
          Parking Sensors
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          Front & Rear
          Rear
          Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
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          YesYes
          Foldable Rear Seat
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          60:40 Split
          60:40 Split
          Engine Start Stop Button
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          YesYes
          Cooled Glovebox
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          -
          No
          Bottle Holder
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          Front & Rear Door
          Front & Rear Door
          Voice Commands
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          YesYes
          Paddle Shifters
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          Yes
          -
          USB Charger
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          Front & Rear
          Front & Rear
          Central Console Armrest
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          With Storage
          -
          Hands-Free Tailgate
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          NoNo
          Gear Shift Indicator
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          NoYes
          Rear Curtain
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          -
          No
          Luggage Hook And Net
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          Yes
          -
          Battery Saver
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          YesYes
          Additional Features
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          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
          fast charging USB (Both A&C type), Auto diing IRVM, Co-Dr Vanity Lamp, Suzuki Connect Remote Functions(Door Lock/Cancel Lock, Hazard Light ON/OFF, Headlight OFF, Alarm, Iobilizer Request, Battery Health)
          Massage Seats
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          NoNo
          Memory Function Seats
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          NoNo
          One Touch Operating Power Window
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          All
          Driver's Window
          Autonomous Parking
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          NoNo
          Drive Modes
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          3
          -
          Glove Box Light
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          -
          No
          Idle Start Stop System
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          Yes
          -
          Rear Window Sunblind
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          YesNo
          Rear Windscreen Sunblind
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          NoNo
          Drive Mode Types
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          NORMAL|ECO|SPORTS
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          Power Windows
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          Front & Rear
          Front & Rear
          Air Conditioner
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          YesYes
          Heater
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          YesYes
          Adjustable Steering
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          Yes
          -
          KeyLess Entry
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          YesYes
          Ventilated Seats
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          YesNo
          Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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          YesYes
          Electric Adjustable Seats
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          Front
          No
          Automatic Headlamps
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          YesYes
          Follow Me Home Headlamps
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          YesYes
          Interior
          Tachometer
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          YesYes
          Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
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          NoYes
          Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
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          NoNo
          Glove Box
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          YesYes
          Cigarette Lighter
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          NoNo
          Folding Table In The Rear
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          No
          -
          Dual Tone Dashboard
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          Yes
          -
          Additional Features
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          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 Xclusive Sage Green Inserts, Leatherette wrapped D-cut steering wheel with Sonet logo, High gloss black finish AC vents garnish, Sporty Alloy Pedals, Sporty All Black Roof Lining
          Rear Parcel Shelf, Front Center Sliding Armrest, Front Footwell lamp, MID (TFT Color Display), leatherette wrapped steering wheel, Suzuki Connect Trips and Driving Behaviour(Trip Suary, Driving Behaviour, Share Trip History, Area Guidance, Vehicle location Sharing)
          Digital Cluster
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          YesYes
          Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
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          10.25
          4.2
          Upholstery
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          Leatherette
          Fabric
          Exterior
          Available Colors
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          Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlIntense Red With Aurora Black Pearl+3 MoreSonet ColorsArctic WhiteOpulent RedPearl Midnight BlackMidnight Black PearlGrandeur GreyLuxe BeigeNexa BlueSplendid Silver+3 MoreBaleno Colors
          Body Type
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          Headlamp Washers
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          NoNo
          Rain Sensing Wiper
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          NoNo
          Rear Window Wiper
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          YesYes
          Rear Window Washer
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          YesYes
          Rear Window Defogger
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          YesYes
          Wheel Covers
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          NoNo
          Alloy Wheels
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          YesYes
          Tinted Glass
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          Yes
          -
          Rear Spoiler
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          YesYes
          Roof Carrier
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          No
          Sun Roof
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          YesNo
          Side Stepper
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          NoNo
          Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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          YesYes
          Integrated Antenna
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          YesYes
          Chrome Grille
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          -
          Yes
          Smoke Headlamps
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          NoNo
          Projector Headlamps
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          -
          Yes
          Halogen Headlamps
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          NoNo
          Roof Rails
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          YesNo
          LED DRLs
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          YesYes
          LED Headlamps
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          YesYes
          LED Taillights
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          YesYes
          LED Fog Lamps
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          YesYes
          Additional Features
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          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 Xclusive Black High Gloss Surround, Xclusive Sporty Aero DynamicFront & Rear Skid Plates with black high glossy accents, Black High Glossy Door garnish, Glossy Black Roof Rack, Sleek LED Fog lamps, Xclusive Black High Glossy Fog Lamp cover
          Body coloured bumpers & ORVMs, NEXWave grille with chrome finish, Back door chrome garnish, Chrome plated door handles, UV cut glasses, Precision cut Alloy wheels, NEXTre LED DRL
          Automatic Headlamps
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          -
          No
          Fog Lights
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          Front
          Front
          Antenna
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          Shark Fin
          -
          Sunroof
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          Single Pane
          No
          Boot Opening
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          Electronic
          Manual
          Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
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          NoNo
          Puddle Lamps
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          -
          No
          Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
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          Powered & Folding
          Powered & Folding
          Tyre Size
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          215/60 R16
          195/55 R16
          Tyre Type
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          Radial Tubeless
          Radial Tubeless
          Wheel Size (Inch)
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          NoNo
          Safety
          Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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          YesYes
          Brake Assist
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          YesYes
          Central Locking
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          YesYes
          Anti Theft Alarm
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          YesYes
          No. of Airbags
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          6
          6
          Driver Airbag
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          YesYes
          Passenger Airbag
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          YesYes
          Side Airbag
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          YesYes
          Side Airbag Rear
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          NoNo
          Day Night Rear View Mirror
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          YesYes
          Seat Belt Warning
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          YesYes
          Door Ajar Warning
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          YesYes
          Traction Control
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          Yes
          -
          Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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          YesNo
          Engine Immobilizer
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          YesYes
          Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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          YesYes
          Rear Camera
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          With Guidedlines
          -
          Anti Theft Device
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          YesYes
          Anti Pinch Power Windows
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          All Windows
          Driver
          Speed Alert
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          YesYes
          Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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          YesYes
          Knee Airbags
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          NoNo
          Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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          YesYes
          Heads-Up Display (HUD)
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          NoYes
          Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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          Driver and Passenger
          Driver and Passenger
          Sos Emergency Assistance
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          -
          Yes
          Blind Spot Monitor
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          YesNo
          Blind Spot Camera
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          -
          No
          Geo Fence Alert
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          -
          Yes
          Hill Descent Control
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          NoNo
          Hill Assist
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          YesYes
          Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
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          YesYes
          360 View Camera
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          YesYes
          Curtain Airbag
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          YesYes
          Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
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          YesYes
          ADAS
          Forward Collision Warning
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          YesNo
          Automatic Emergency Braking
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          -
          No
          Oncoming Lane Mitigation
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          -
          No
          Speed Assist System
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          -
          No
          Traffic Sign Recognition
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          -
          No
          Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
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          -
          No
          Lane Departure Warning
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          YesNo
          Lane Keep Assist
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          YesNo
          Lane Departure Prevention Assist
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          -
          No
          Road Departure Mitigation System
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          -
          No
          Driver Attention Warning
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          YesNo
          Adaptive Cruise Control
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          -
          No
          Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
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          YesNo
          Adaptive High Beam Assist
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          YesNo
          Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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          -
          No
          Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
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          -
          No
          Advance Internet
          Live Location
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          YesYes
          Remote Immobiliser
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          -
          Yes
          Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
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          -
          Yes
          Remote Vehicle Status Check
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          Yes
          -
          PUC Expiry
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          -
          No
          Insurance Expiry
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          -
          No
          E-Manual
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          -
          No
          Digital Car Key
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          -
          No
          Inbuilt Assistant
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          YesNo
          Hinglish Voice Commands
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          Yes
          -
          Navigation With Live Traffic
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          Yes
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          Send POI to Vehicle From App
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          YesYes
          Live Weather
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          YesYes
          E-Call & I-Call
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          Yes
          -
          Over the Air (OTA) Updates
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          YesYes
          Google / Alexa Connectivity
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          Yes
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          Save Route/Place
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          Yes
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          SOS Button
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          Yes
          -
          RSA
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          Yes
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          Over Speeding Alert
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          -
          Yes
          Tow Away Alert
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          -
          Yes
          Smartwatch App
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          -
          Yes
          Valet Mode
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          -
          Yes
          Remote AC On/Off
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          Yes
          -
          Remote Door Lock/Unlock
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          YesYes
          Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop
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          -
          No
          Remote Boot Open
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          No
          Entertainment & Communication
          Radio
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          YesYes
          Integrated 2DIN Audio
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          YesYes
          Wireless Phone Charging
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          Yes
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          Bluetooth Connectivity
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          YesYes
          Touchscreen
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          YesYes
          Touchscreen Size
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          10.25
          9
          Connectivity
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          Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
          Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
          Android Auto
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          Apple Car Play
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          YesYes
          No. of Speakers
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          4
          4
          Additional Features
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          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
          SmartPlay Pro+, Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, Surround Sense powered by ARKAMYS
          Usb Ports
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          YesYes
          Tweeter
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          2
          2
          Subwoofer
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          1
          -
          Speakers
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          Front & Rear
          Front & Rear

          Pros & Cons

          • Pros
          • Cons
          • Kia Sonet

            • Looks better than before with a better lighting setup.
            • Added features, borrowed from a segment above, make it one of the most loaded SUV in its segment.
            • Most number of powertrain options in the segment, with 3 engines and 5 transmission options to choose from.
            • One of the best all rounders in the segment.

            Maruti Baleno

            • Spacious interior
            • Well built on the inside and out. Fitment quality feels premium now
            • Well-loaded features list
            • Refined and enjoyable to use petrol engine
            • Comfortable ride quality even over bad roads
          • Kia Sonet

            • Borrowing powertrains and features from a segment above has made it pretty expensive.
            • Cabin insulation could have been better.
            • Turbo-petrol engine option, in Sport mode, feels jerky to drive in traffic.
            • Rear seats could have had better cushioning and better space

            Maruti Baleno

            • AMT is good but not as sophisticated as CVT/DCT
            • Seat cushioning is very soft which may cause problems for long drives.
            • Boot loading lip is very high
            • Not a sporty car to drive

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          Questions & answers

          Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Sonet and Maruti Baleno?
          A ) Kia Sonet price starts at ₹ 8 Lakh & Maruti Baleno price starts at ₹ 6.66 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Baleno is cheaper between these two cars.
          Q ) Which car has good mileage Kia Sonet and Maruti Baleno?
          A ) The mileage of Sonet is 18.4 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of Baleno is 22.35 kmpl in New Delhi. Maruti Baleno gives better mileage than Kia Sonet.
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