Kia Sonet Vs Kia Seltos Vs Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 6.71 Lakh

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₹ 9.89 Lakh

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₹ 3 Lakh

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Overview

Kia Sonet Vs Kia Seltos Vs Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Sonet Vs Seltos Vs Alto 800 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2021. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

Sonet Vs Seltos Vs Alto 800 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 3 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 4.04 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Petrol+CNG version of the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 costs ₹ 4.44 Lakh, whereas the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 Petrol+CNG top-end costs ₹ 4.48 Lakh. On the other hand, Kia Seltos price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 9.89 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 17.29 Lakh for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the Kia Seltos costs ₹ 10.34 Lakh, whereas the Diesel top-end of Kia Seltos comes with a price tag of ₹ 17.34 Lakh Lastly, the Petrol Kia Sonet starts at ₹ 6.71 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 11.99 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the Kia Sonet costs ₹ 8.05 Lakh, whereas the Kia Sonet Diesel top-end costs ₹ 11.99 Lakh.

Summary	Kia Sonet	Kia Seltos	Maruti Suzuki Alto 800
Price	₹ 6.71 Lakh	₹ 9.89 Lakh	₹ 3 Lakh
Manufacturer	Kia	Kia	Maruti Suzuki
Body Type	SUV	SUV	Hatchback
Mileage	18.40 Kmpl	16.50 Kmpl	24.70 Kmpl
Power	82 bhp	113 bhp	47 bhp
Engine	1197 CC	1497 CC	796 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

Sonet Vs Seltos Vs Alto 800 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 base Petrol engine returns 25 Kmpl, whereas the base diesel returns 31 Kmpl. The Kia Seltos base Petrol returns 16 Kmpl, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 18 Kmpl of fuel efficiency. The Kia Sonet Petrol basic model, on the other hand, gives 18 Kmplwhile its Diesel base returns 19 Kmpl of mileage.

Sonet Vs Seltos Vs Alto 800 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 gets 47 bhp Petrol engine and 40 bhp Petrol+CNG engine, whereas the Kia Seltos comes in 2 Petrol 113, 138 bhp engines and 113 bhp Diesel engine. Lastly, the Kia Sonet is offered in 2 Petrol 82, 118 bhp engines and 2 Diesel 99, 113 bhp engines.

Engine

Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.2	1.5 Petrol Engine	F8D
Displacement (CC)	1197 CC	1497 CC	796 CC
No Of Cylinder	4	4	3
Power	82 bhp@6000 rpm	113 bhp@6300 rpm	47 bhp@6000 rpm
Torque	115 Nm@4200 rpm	144 Nm@4500 rpm	69 Nm@3500 rpm
Drive Train	2WD	2WD	FWD
Emission Standard	BS VI	N/A	N/A
Emission	N/A	N/A	BS IV

Dimensions

Length	3995 mm	4315 mm	3445 mm
Width	1790 mm	1800 mm	1515 mm
Height	1647 mm	1645 mm	1475 mm
Wheelbase	2500 mm	2610 mm	2360 mm
Ground Clearance	N/A	190 mm	160 mm
Boot Space	392 L	433 L	177 L
Kerb Weight	N/A	N/A	730 Kg
Gross Weight	N/A	N/A	1185 Kg
Front Track	N/A	N/A	1295 mm
Rear Track	N/A	N/A	1290 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	N/A	N/A	4.60 m
No. Of Doors	5	5	5
Seating Capacity	5	5	5

Transmission

No. of gears	5	6	5
Clutch Type	N/A	N/A	N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels	Steel Wheel With Center Cap
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre Size	195 / 65 R15	205 / 65 R16	145/80 R12
Rear Tyre Size	195 / 65 R15	205 / 65 R16	145/80 R12

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum

Suspension

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut With Coil Spring	McPherson Strut With Coil Spring	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle With Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) With Coil Spring	3-Link Rigid Axie Suspension

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mileage	18.40 Kmpl	16.50 Kmpl	24.70 Kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	45.0	50.0	35.0

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	Electric Power Steering	Manual Steering
Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	N/A	9.7 seconds	20.0 seconds
Max Speed	N/A	N/A	137

Safety & Security

Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake Assist
Hill Assist
Electronic Stability Program
Tractional Control
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock
Power Door Lock
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Lights
Turn Indicators On ORVM
Rear Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Headlight Washers
Headlamp Beam Adjuster
ALFA Architecture Construction		-	-
Front Seat Belts with Pretensioner & Load Limiter		-	-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock		-	-
Inside door handle override		-	-
ISOFIX		-	-
Key Lock Protection		-	-
Speed Sensing Door Lock		-	-
A- Pillar Piano Black Glossy Finish	-		-
B- Pillar Black-out Tape	-		-
Day & Night IRVM	-		-
Eco Coating AC	-		-
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)	-		-
Idle Alert	-		-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-		-
Lane Change Indicator	-		-
Lightening Arch C-Pillar	-		-
Security Alarm	-		-
SOS emergency call function	-		-
Speed Alert	-		-
Speed Alert System	-		-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (Low Line)	-		-
Assist Grips (Co-Dr + Rear)	-	-
Driver & Co-Passenger Storage Pocket	-	-
Dual Tripmeter	-	-
Stylish Interiors	-	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual	Manual
Heater
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio
Paddle Shift	-
Cruise Control
Power Outlets 12V
Rear Parking Sensor
Rear Parking Camera
Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror
Push Start Stop Button
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Front Armrest
Rear Armrest
Upholstery	Fabric	Premium Fabric	Vinyl
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
Air Conditioner – Rear AC Vents		-	-
Battery Saver		-	-
C-pillar Mounted Rear Door Handles		-	-
Al Voice Command	-		-
Auto/manual Vehicle diagnostics Alert	-		-
Dual Horn	-		-
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) Standard	-		-
Foldable Key	-		-
Glove Box cooling	-		-
MT Shift Indicator	-		-
Rear AC	-		-
Remote Door Look / Unlock	-		-
Remote Engine Start/Stop	-		-
Remote Horn / Light	-		-
Remote Smart Pyre Air ON	-		-
Side AC Louver	-		-
Tailgate Open System	-		-
Water Temparature Indicator (Cool/Hot)	-		-
Windscreen Wiper	-		-
Front & Rear Console Bottle Holder	-	-

Lights

Light Type	LED	LED	Halogen
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps
DRL's (Day Time Running Lamps)		-	-
Follow - Me - Home Headlamps	-		-
Follw me home headlamps	-		-
LED High Mount Stop Lamp	-		-
Luggage Lamp	-		-
Room Lamp	-		-
High-Mounted Stop Lamp	-	-
Right & Left Hand ORVM	-	-
Trendy Headlamp & Sporty Bumper Grille	-	-

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation
B Pillar Blackout Tape		-	-
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto	-		-
Arkamys Sound Mood	-		-
Find My Car	-		-
Fuel Level Information	-		-
Live Car Tracking	-		-
Shark Fin Antenna	-		-
Stolen Vehicle Notification	-		-

Entertainment

Music System
CD/DVD Player
Speakers	-	-
Internal Memory	-
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support

Reviews

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