Kia Carens vs Citroen Aircross

Autocar India

Carens

Premium (O) Diesel MT

Aircross

X Turbo Petrol Max 7 Seat AT

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1199 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Gearbox Type

Manual
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

6
6

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

116 hp at 4000 rpm
110hp

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
205Nm

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

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Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

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Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Direct Injection

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

21.3 kmpl
17.6 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
45 litres

E20 Compatibility

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City Fuel Economy as Tested

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9.46 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

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13.62 kmpl

User Reported Mileage

–
17.51 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drum

Wheel Size

16 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

205/65 R16
215/60 R17

Rear Tyre Size

205/65 R16
215/60 R17

Wheels

Steel rims with wheel covers
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Full Size
Space Saver

Turning Radius

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5.4 m

Dimensions

Length

4540 mm
4323 mm

Width

1800 mm
1796 mm

Height

1708 mm
1669 mm

Wheelbase

2780 mm
2671 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
200 mm

Kerb Weight

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1320 kg

Boot Capacity

–
44-839 litres

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Bottle Holder in Doors

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Rear Parcel Tray

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Sunglass Holder

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Rear Reading Lamp

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Electric Tailgate Release

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Rear Window Sun Shades

Bluetooth Connectivity

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

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Driver Armrest Storage

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Door Pockets

Roof Grab Handles

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Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Cup Holders

Cooled Storage

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Cooled Glovebox

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Cooled Cup Holders

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Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

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Foldable Seatback Table

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Front Seatback Pockets

Powered Tailgate

Trunk Light

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Glove Box

UV Cut Glass

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Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

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Voice Assisted Sunroof

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Heated ORVM

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Interior Lamps

12 Volt Port

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

Manual
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Cabin Boot Access

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Vanity Mirror

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Front Passenger Only

Safety

Airbags

6
6

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Seat Belt Warning

Traffic Sign Recognition

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Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Side Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

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Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

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Driver Attention Warning

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Driver Airbag

Clutch Lock

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Road Departure Mitigation System

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Rollover Protection System

–

Dashcam

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Day Night Interior Mirror

Manual
Automatic

Speed Assist System

–

Passenger Airbag

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Video Recording

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

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High Beam Assist

Heads Up Display

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

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Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

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Front Collision Avoidance

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

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Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Manual
Auto

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
Warning Only

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Door Ajar Warning

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Puddle Lamps

–

ORVM turn indicators

Projector Headlamps

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

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Connected LED

–

Illuminated Logo

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Roof Rails

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

LED fog lamps

LED headlamps

LED taillights

Sequential Turn Indicators

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Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Stop Lamp

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Spoiler

Headlight Type

Halogen
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

LED DRLs

–

Rub Strips

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Part-leatherette
Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

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Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Middle-Row Folding

Fold and Tumble
Fold and Tumble

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage
Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

Third Row Seats Fold

Third Row Seats Split

50:50

Seat Count

7
7

Entertainment

Audio System

Inbuilt Music App

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Speakers

6
6

Front USB port

Type A and Type C
Type A

Front Passenger Screen

–

CD Player

Third Row USB port

Type C
2 Type C

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Branded Music System

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USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

8-inch Touchscreen
10.2-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
Phone-based

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Connected Car Features

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Tow Away Alert

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Geo Fence

–

Emergency Call Button

Check Vehicle Status via App

Home to Car Connectivity

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Find and Book Parking Slot

–

Find My Car

Auto Crash Alert

–

In Car Payment

–

Location Based Services

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Driving Analytics

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Remote AC On / Off via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Smart Drive Information

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Remote Engine Start/Stop

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Vehicle Tracking Via App

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Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

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Over the air (OTA) updates

Digital Key

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Breakdown Assistance Call Button

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SOS Button

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