Kia Sonet vs Maruti Suzuki Brezza (2026)
Kia Sonet (₹7.45 Lakh – ₹14.36 Lakh) and Maruti Suzuki Brezza (₹7.40 Lakh – ₹13.71 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other).
- The Kia Sonet is the more powerful car, with 118 bhp against 100 bhp.
- The Kia Sonet is more efficient on paper — up to 24.1 kmpl vs 22.1 kmpl.
- Only the Maruti Suzuki Brezza has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Kia Sonet has the bigger boot: 385 litres vs 328 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Kia Sonet in short
The Kia Sonet is one of the most feature-loaded sub-4-metre SUVs on sale, and its 2024 facelift sharpened the styling while making six airbags standard across the range. It remains the only car in its class to offer a diesel-automatic combination, giving it a unique selling point against the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Mahindra XUV 3XO. The wide engine-gearbox matrix and segment-first features like ventilated seats and a 360-degree camera keep it a strong all-rounder.
Full Sonet prices & variants →Maruti Suzuki Brezza in short
Facelifted in July 2026 with a Rs 7.40 lakh entry price — notably for the new turbo, which Maruti has made the range's entry engine — the Brezza remains Maruti's sub-4-metre SUV workhorse and a perennial top-three seller. The big news is the 1.0L Boosterjet turbo-petrol option (from the Fronx) alongside the familiar 1.5L K15C and a new underbody dual-cylinder CNG kit that frees up boot space, plus front parking sensors, TPMS and Level 1 ADAS features like blind-spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert. It fights the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Kia Syros and Mahindra XUV 3XO, and its 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and strong resale keep it the segment's safe default.
Full Brezza prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Sonet or Brezza?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other). (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Sonet vs Brezza — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Kia Sonet — not yet tested; Maruti Suzuki Brezza — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Sonet or the Brezza?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other). The Kia Sonet is the more powerful car, with 118 bhp against 100 bhp. The Kia Sonet is more efficient on paper — up to 24.1 kmpl vs 22.1 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.