Kia Sonet vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx
The Fronx is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹6.90 lakh against ₹7.45 lakh for the Sonet. Only the Fronx has been crash-tested (5 stars). The Fronx claims better mileage (up to 28.51 km/l). Only the Fronx offers an automatic gearbox.
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Sonet vs Fronx: specs and prices
| Kia Sonet | Maruti Suzuki Fronx | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹7.45 L – ₹13.89 L | ₹6.90 L – ₹11.89 L |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, CNG, Hybrid |
| Gearbox | – | Manual, Automatic |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Mileage (claimed) | 13.5–24.1 km/l | 20.01–28.51 km/l |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Crash-test rating | Not tested | 5-star (ASEAN NCAP) |
| Expert score | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Variants | 8 | 12 |
| Cheapest automatic | – | ₹8.25 L |
Ex-showroom prices from each maker's official website, updated 2026-10-22. On-road prices depend on your state.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper, the Kia Sonet or the Maruti Suzuki Fronx?
- The Maruti Suzuki Fronx starts at ₹6.90 lakh ex-showroom; the Kia Sonet starts at ₹7.45 lakh. Prices updated 2026-10-22.
- Which is safer, the Sonet or the Fronx?
- Sonet: not crash-tested yet; Fronx: 5-star ASEAN NCAP. Up to 6 and 6 airbags respectively.
- Which is better, the Sonet or the Fronx?
- The Fronx is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹6.90 lakh against ₹7.45 lakh for the Sonet. Only the Fronx has been crash-tested (5 stars). The Fronx claims better mileage (up to 28.51 km/l). Only the Fronx offers an automatic gearbox. Which suits you depends on your budget and the features you need: Right Ride's matcher ranks both against your priorities and shows on-road prices for your state.