Kia Sorento VS Maruti Suzuki Fronx Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage

Neither Kia Sorento nor Maruti Suzuki Fronx will disappoint you as a daily driver in India. The question is long-term value. Factor in mileage over five years, resale value and service cost – start with the specs here first.

Difference between Kia Sorento vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Comparing top models: HTX(A) Black Line Hybrid 6-Seater AWD vs Alpha Turbo DT AT. Kia Sorento's top variant is priced ₹28.41 Lakh higher. Key differences are in Engine, Airbags, Parking Sensors and ADAS.

Engine

HTX(A) Black Line Hybrid 6-Seater AWD

1598 cc

Alpha Turbo DT AT

998 cc

Airbags

HTX(A) Black Line Hybrid 6-Seater AWD

Alpha Turbo DT AT

Parking Sensors

HTX(A) Black Line Hybrid 6-Seater AWD

Front & Rear

Alpha Turbo DT AT

Rear

ADAS

HTX(A) Black Line Hybrid 6-Seater AWD

Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Prevention Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert, Adaptive High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Collision-avoidance Assist, Autonomous Parking

Alpha Turbo DT AT

Key Highlights of Kia Sorento vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Specification	Kia Sorento	Maruti Suzuki Fronx
Price (Ex-Showroom)	₹35.00 Lakh	₹11.98 Lakh
Engine	1598 cc	998 cc
Max Power	235bhp@6000rpm	98.69bhp@5500rpm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Transmission	6-Speed Manual	6-Speed AT Automatic
Mileage (ARAI)	18.5 kmpl	20.01 kmpl
Seating Capacity	7 Seater	5 Seater
Body Type	SUV	SUV

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Kia Sorento

Hybrid ▾

₹35.00 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Alpha Turbo DT AT ▾

₹11.98 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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Kia Sorento · Hybrid

35.00 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹57,446/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

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Maruti Suzuki Fronx · Alpha Turbo DT AT

11.98 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹19,663/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

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Kia Sorento vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx EMI

Kia Sorento will cost you ₹57,446 per month as EMI and Maruti Suzuki Fronx will cost you ₹19,663 per month as EMI.

⊞ Engine & Transmission 10 ▲

Engine	1598 cc	998 cc
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder	3 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage (ARAI)	18.5	20.01
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	235bhp@6000rpm	98.69bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	380Nm@4500rpm	147.6Nm@2000-4500rpm
Emission Standard	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Transmission	6-Speed Manual	6-Speed AT Automatic
Regenerative Braking	Yes	—

⊞ Dimensions & Capacity 4 ▲

Length Width Height	4815 mm × 1900 mm × 1700 mm	3995 mm × 1765 mm × 1550 mm
Wheelbase	2815 mm	2520 mm
Seating Capacity	7	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	—	37 Litres

⊞ Suspension & Brakes 11 ▲

Front Suspension	—	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	—	Rear twist beam
Steering	—	Electric
Additional Steering Features	—	Tilt & Telescopic
Tyres	—	195/60 R16 Radial Tubeless
Front Brake Type	—	Disc
Rear Brake Type	—	Drum
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	—	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	—	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	—	Yes
Hill Hold Control	—	Yes

⊞ Exterior 6 ▲

Spoiler	—	Yes
Roof Rails	—	Yes
Antenna	—	Shark Fin
Headlights	—	LED
Taillights	—	LED
Daytime Running Lights	—	Yes

⊞ Safety & Security 5 ▲

ADAS	—	No
Airbags	—	6
Child Seat Anchor Points	—	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	—	Yes
Central Locking	—	Yes

⊞ Comfort & Interior 15 ▲

Air Conditioner	—	Yes (with Rear Vents)
Heater	—	Yes
Cruise Control	—	Yes
Parking Assist	—	360° Camera
Parking Sensors	—	Rear
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)	—	With Guidedlines
Keyless Start/ Button Start	—	Yes
Charging Ports	—	Yes
Seat Upholstery	—	Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	—	Yes
Split Rear Seat	—	60:40 Split
Power Windows	—	Front & Rear
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	—	Powered & Folding
Rear Wiper	—	Yes
Rear Defogger	—	Yes

⊞ Tech & Features 6 ▲

Infotainment Screen	—	Yes
Audio System	—	4 Front & Rear
USB Compatibility	—	Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility	—	Yes
Smart Connectivity	—	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Wireless Charger	—	Yes

Colours

🎨 Colours ▲

Available Colours

White Pearl

Interstellar Grey

Volcanic Sand

Mineral Blue

Cityscape-Green

Midnight Black

Glacier White Pearl

Ivory Silver Gloss

Pewter Olive

Dark Gun Metal

Aurora Black Pearl

Magma Red

Imperial Blue

Gravity Gray

Nexa Blue (Celestial)

Arctic White

Splendid Silver

Grandeur Grey

Earthen Brown

Opulent Red

Earthen Brown With Bluish Black Roof

Opulent Red With Black Roof

Splendid Silver With Black Roof

Bluish Black

Nexa Blue

Kia Sorento comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	Kia Sorento Rs. 27.99 Lakh - 40.39 Lakh Ex-Showroom	MG Motor MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV Rs. 25.70 Lakh - 27.80 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Skoda Kodiaq Rs. 36.99 Lakh - 46.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	6 / 8	Automatic	7
Engine	1598 cc - 2151 cc	1498 cc	1984 cc
Fuel Type	Petrol / Diesel	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	235 bhp - 190 bhp	198 bhp	201 bhp
Mileage	18.5 kmpl	-	14.86 kmpl
Boot Space	179 Litres	192 Litres	281 Litres
Airbags	7 - 10	6	9

Maruti Suzuki Fronx comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	Maruti Suzuki Fronx Rs. 6.85 Lakh - 11.98 Lakh Ex-Showroom	Maruti Suzuki Brezza Rs. 7.40 Lakh - 13.71 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Renault Kiger Rs. 5.81 Lakh - 10.35 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Nissan Gravite Rs. 5.73 Lakh - 9.18 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Nissan Magnite Rs. 6.22 Lakh - 8.36 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Renault Triber Rs. 5.81 Lakh - 8.69 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	6 / 5	6	x / 5	5	5	5
Engine	998 cc - 1197 cc	1462 cc - 998 cc	999 cc	999 cc	999 cc	999 cc
Fuel Type	Petrol / Cng	Petrol / Cng	Petrol	Petrol / Cng	Petrol / Cng	Petrol
Max Power	98.69 bhp - 88.50 bhp	102 bhp - 109 bhp	98.63 bhp - 71 bhp	71.01 bhp - 71 bhp	71 bhp	71.01 bhp
Mileage	20.01 - 28.51 km/kg kmpl	19.89 - 26.9 km/kg kmpl	17.63 - 20.38 kmpl	19.3 - 19.6 kmpl	19.4 - 30 km/kg kmpl	17 - 20 kmpl
Boot Space	308 Litres	328 Litres	405 Litres	625 Litres	336 Litres	84 Litres
Airbags	6	6	6	6	6	6