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Kia Sonet vs 2026 Maruti Suzuki Brezza Facelift

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Kia Sonet
2026 Maruti Suzuki Brezza Facelift

Kia

Sonet

From ₹7.45 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki

Brezza

From ₹7.49 Lakh

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Kia SonetHTK+ Petrol MT · ₹9.28 Lakh
2026 Maruti Suzuki Brezza FaceliftVXi Petrol MT · ₹9.31 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Sonet: ₹9.28 Lakh (ahead) Brezza: ₹9.31 Lakh Sonet ₹3,000 cheaper
Safety Sonet: Not rated yet Brezza: 5 stars (ahead) Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP
Mileage Sonet: 18.8 kmpl Brezza: 21.09 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Sonet: 83 PS Brezza: 103 PS (ahead) Torque 115 vs 139 Nm
Boot Sonet: 385 litres (ahead) Brezza: 328 litres Length 3,995 vs 3,995 mm
Versions Sonet: 23 (ahead) Brezza: 13 Only Sonet: diesel, manual

Pick the Sonet for the lower price, the bigger boot and more versions.

Pick the Brezza for the 5-star safety rating, better claimed mileage and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹9.28 Lakh
₹9.31 Lakh
On-road in
₹10.44 Lakh
₹10.47 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹17,542 a month
₹17,596 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
83 PS
103 PS
Torque
115 Nm
139 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
18.8 kmpl
21.09 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Sub-Compact SUV
Compact SUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol, Petrol+CNG

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol / Diesel
Not listed
Displacement
1,197 cc (1.2L NA) / 998 cc (1.0L Turbo) / 1,493 cc (1.5L Diesel)
996 cc (1.0L Turbo), 1462 cc (1.5L NA)
Engine Config
1.2L Smartstream Petrol (83 PS) / 1.0L Turbo GDi Petrol (120 PS & 172 Nm) / 1.5L CRDi VGT Diesel (116 PS & 250 Nm)
Not listed
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Not listed
0-100
10.2 sec (Turbo DCT)
Not listed
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not listed
Engine Options
Not listed
1.0L Turbo-Petrol (Boosterjet), 1.5L Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Hybrid System
Not listed
Progressive Smart Hybrid (mild-hybrid, 1.0L Turbo)
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not listed
48 litres

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
5-Speed MT (1.2L) / 6-Speed iMT / 7-Speed Dual-Clutch DCT (Turbo) / 6-Speed MT & 6-Speed Torque Converter AT (Diesel)
Not listed
Gears
5 / 6 / 7-DCT
Not listed
Paddles
Yes (Paddle Shifters on 7-DCT & 6-AT)
Not listed
Hybrid
None
Not listed
Transmission Options
Not listed
6-Speed Manual (1.0L Turbo only); 5-Speed Manual (1.5L NA Petrol and CNG); 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (1.5L NA Petrol only)
Drivetrain
Not listed
FWD
Note
Not listed
The 1.0L Turbo-Petrol comes only with a 6-speed manual; the torque-converter automatic is exclusive to the 1.5L NA petrol.

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Disc (Front) / All 4 Disc Brakes on GTX+ and X-Line
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc (on GTX+/X-Line) / Drum (on lower trims)
Not listed
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Wheel Type
16-inch Crystal-Cut Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels
16-inch Alloy (higher variants) / Steel (base variants)
Tyre Size
215/60 R16 Tubeless Radial
215/60 R16
Spare Wheel
15-inch Steel Spare Wheel
Not listed
Front Brake Type
Not listed
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not listed
Drum

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
3,995 mm
3995 mm
Width
1,790 mm
1790 mm
Height
1,642 mm (with roof rails)
1685 mm
Wheelbase
2,500 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance
205 mm
198 mm
Kerb Weight
1,080 kg - 1,240 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
385 Litres
328 (retained on CNG version due to underbody cylinder mounting)
Fuel Tank
45 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
5.1 m
Not listed

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The India-built Sonet sold in South Africa with 2 airbags scored 1 star for adults and 3 for children from Global NCAP (2026).
Bharat NCAP (2026): 5 stars for adult occupants (30.41/32) and 5 stars for children (43/49). It covers the petrol versions; the CNG Brezza is not on Bharat NCAP's list.
Airbags
6 Airbags Standard across all variants
6 Standard across all variants
ESP/TC
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Vehicle Stability Management VSM, Hill-Start Assist Control HAC, All 4 Disc Brakes, ABS with EBD, Emergency Stop Signal)
Not listed
ADAS
Level 1 ADAS (Kia Drive Wise with 10 Autonomous Features: Forward Collision Warning FCW, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist FCA-Car/Ped/Cyc, Lane Keep Assist LKA, Lane Following Assist LFA, Lane Departure Warning LDW, High Beam Assist HBA, Driver Attention Warning DAW, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert LVDA)
Not listed
Camera
360-Degree Camera with Blind View Monitor (BVM in instrument cluster) & Front/Rear Parking Sensors
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (Highline TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Not listed
Braking System
Not listed
ABS with EBD
Other Safety Features
Not listed
Hill Hold Assist, ESP

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
10.25-inch High-Definition Touchscreen Navigation System with Kia Connect UI
10.1-inch SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment (up from 9-inch pre-facelift)
Digital Cluster
10.25-inch Full Digital Color Instrument Cluster with Multi-Drive Themes
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
Kia Connect with 60+ Connected Features, Alexa & Google Assistant Integration, Over-The-Air (OTA) Map & System Updates
Not listed
Audio System
Bose 7-Speaker Premium Sound System with Subwoofer & LED Sound Mood Lights
Not listed
Sunroof
Voice-Controlled Smart Electric Sunroof with One-Touch Operation
Not listed
Seat Features
4-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat with Front Row Ventilated Seats in Leatherette Upholstery
Not listed
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control with Smart Pure Air Purifier with Virus & Bacteria Protection & Rear AC Vents
Automatic climate control (higher variants)
Wireless Charger
Yes (Wireless Smartphone Charger with Cooling Pad)
Not listed
Connectivity
Not listed
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Wireless Charging
Not listed
Yes (ZXi+)
Head-Up Display
Not listed
Yes (ZXi+)
Cruise Control
Not listed
Yes (ZXi and above)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Crown Jewel LED Headlights with Star Map LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Not listed
Tail Lights
Star Map Connected LED Tail Lamps with Horizontal Lightbar
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
Front LED Fog Lamps with Chrome Bezels
Not listed
Headlamps
Not listed
LED Projector Headlamps
DRLs
Not listed
LED DRLs
Tail Lamps
Not listed
LED Tail Lamps
Front Grille
Not listed
Revised design with chrome inserts (facelift)
Parking Camera
Not listed
360-degree camera (ZXi+)

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited km factory warranty (extendable up to 5 Years / Unlimited km + 3 Years complimentary 24/7 Roadside Assistance)
Standard Maruti Suzuki India factory warranty, extendable via paid Maruti Suzuki Extended Warranty program
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km (First check at 1 Mo / 1,000 km and second at 6 Mo / 5,000 km)
Not listed

Choice

Versions
23 versions
13 versions
Price range
₹7.45 Lakh – ₹14.36 Lakh
₹7.49 Lakh – ₹13.55 Lakh
Colours
9 colours
10 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

HTE Petrol MT₹7.45 Lakh LXi Petrol MT₹8.35 Lakh Brezza ₹90,000 more HTK+ Petrol MT₹9.28 Lakh VXi Petrol MT₹9.31 Lakh Brezza ₹3,000 more

Turbo petrol, manual

HTK(O) Turbo Petrol iMT₹9.34 Lakh ZXi Turbo Petrol MT₹9.95 Lakh Brezza ₹61,000 more

Only the Sonet sells a diesel, manual version: 5 versions, from ₹9.29 Lakh.

Only the Brezza sells a cng, manual version: 3 versions, from ₹9.4 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Sonet HTK+ Petrol MT against Brezza VXi Petrol MT

CitySonetBrezzaGap
Mumbai₹10.81 Lakh₹10.84 LakhSonet ₹3,330 less
Pune₹10.81 Lakh₹10.84 LakhSonet ₹3,330 less
New Delhi₹10.44 Lakh₹10.47 LakhSonet ₹3,210 less
Bengaluru₹11.15 Lakh₹11.19 LakhSonet ₹3,420 less
Chennai₹11.07 Lakh₹11.11 LakhSonet ₹3,390 less
Hyderabad₹11.19 Lakh₹11.23 LakhSonet ₹3,420 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Sonet or the Brezza?

The Sonet, by ₹3,000 on the versions compared here: Sonet HTK+ Petrol MT at ₹9.28 Lakh against Brezza VXi Petrol MT at ₹9.31 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹10.44 Lakh against ₹10.47 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Brezza claims 21.09 kmpl against 18.8 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Sonet: not tested in this form; the India-built Sonet sold in South Africa with 2 airbags scored 1 star (Global NCAP 2026). The Brezza: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2026. The Sonet has 6 airbags and the Brezza 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Sonet HTK+ Petrol MT makes 83 PS and 115 Nm and the Brezza VXi Petrol MT makes 103 PS and 139 Nm.

Which is bigger?

They are the same length, 3,995 mm. Boot space is 385 litres in the Sonet and 328 litres in the Brezza.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹17,542 a month for the Sonet and ₹17,596 for the Brezza, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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