Kia Carens vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Autocar India
Kia Carens

Kia Carens

Premium (O) Diesel MT

12.88 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

1.5 petrol ZXi+ AT

13.04 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
N/A

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1462 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

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
103hp at 6000rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
136.8Nm at 4400rpm

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

21.3 kmpl
20.3 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
45 litres

E20 Compatibility

–

CNG/LPG Tank Capacity

–
60 Kg

User Reported Mileage

–
17.66 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

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Discs
Drums

Wheel Size

16 inches
15 inches

Front Tyre Size

205/65 R16
185/65 R15

Rear Tyre Size

205/65 R16
185/65 R15

Wheels

Steel rims with wheel covers
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Full Size
Space Saver

Turning Radius

–
5.2 m

Dimensions

Length

4540 mm
4395 mm

Width

1800 mm
1735 mm

Height

1708 mm
1690 mm

Wheelbase

2780 mm
2740 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
–

Doors

5
5

Kerb Weight

–
1150 - 1205 kg

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Bottle Holder in Doors

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Sunglass Holder

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Electric Tailgate Release

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Rear Window Sun Shades

Bluetooth Connectivity

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Driver Armrest Storage

Acoustic Windshield

–

Door Pockets

Roof Grab Handles

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Cup Holders

Cooled Storage

–

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Front Seatback Pockets

Powered Tailgate

Trunk Light

Glove Box

–

UV Cut Glass

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Heated ORVM

–

Interior Lamps

12 Volt Port

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

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

–

Vanity Mirror

–
Front Passenger Only

Safety

Airbags

6
6

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Seat Belt Warning

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Side Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Driver Airbag

Clutch Lock

–

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Rollover Protection System

–

Dashcam

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Day Night Interior Mirror

Manual
Manual

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

–

High Beam Assist

Heads Up Display

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Front Collision Avoidance

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

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
Manual

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Crash Test Rating

–
3

Door Ajar Warning

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

NCAP Rating

–
3

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Antenna

Shark Fin

Puddle Lamps

ORVM turn indicators

Projector Headlamps

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Connected LED

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Roof Rails

–

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

LED fog lamps

LED headlamps

LED taillights

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Stop Lamp

–

Cornering Headlights

Cornering Foglamps

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Spoiler

Headlight Type

Halogen
Halogen

Daytime Running Lights

Front Fog Lamps

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Rub Strips

–

Scuff Plates

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Analog

Tachometer

Digital
Analog

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
Fabric

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Middle-Row Folding

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

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Manual

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Third Row Seats

Third Row Seats Fold

Third Row Seats Split

50:50
50:50

Seat Count

7
7

Entertainment

Audio System

Inbuilt Music App

–

Speakers

6
6

Front USB port

Type A and Type C
–

Front Passenger Screen

–

CD Player

Third Row USB port

Type C
–

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
–

Branded Music System

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

8-inch Touchscreen
7-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

–

Find and Book Parking Slot

–

Find My Car

Auto Crash Alert

–

In Car Payment

–

Location Based Services

–

Driving Analytics

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Smart Drive Information

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Over the air (OTA) updates

Digital Key

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Questions you may find useful

•3w

Looking at Carens Clavis, Ertiga and XUV 7XO for a family of six. Third-row comfort matters more than features here, what has worked well for people who regularly use all three rows?

•4w

I am thinking of buying a new seven-seater car, and my running will be around 2,500-2,700 km per month, mostly on highways. I am considering CNG options such as the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga VXi CNG and Kia Carens Clavis HTE CNG. EVs are currently out of my radar due to depreciation concerns and the infrastructure changes required. However, I want to keep my running costs reasonably low, which is why I am considering CNG. I would also like to upgrade the car later with aftermarket accessories, as long as they do not affect the manufacturer's warranty. Kindly suggest which of the Ertiga VXi CNG and Carens Clavis HTE CNG would be the better choice considering running costs, initial investment and resale value. Thank you.

•17w

I ( 37 M) am planning to buy a car. Currently having the Triber top-end manual. Refer to my requirement. I need it immediately. Budget plan: 15 to 20 lakhs. Monthly run avg: 600 kms ( tier 2 city). Long journey: 500-600 km over 2 months. Approx annual travel: 8000 kms Family of 4. Occasionally, parents or in-laws will join our travel. I have shortlisted 3 cars based on my work. Still having confusion to finalise. 1st option: Kia Carens Clavis Diesel Manual HTK+ ( 20 L approx) 2nd option: Ertiga ZXI Petrol Automatic ( 16 L approx) 3rd option: Victoris VXI Petrol Automatic ( 17 L approx) Having confusion to choose : Diesel: DPF issue related to my usage pattern Considering age and comfort, Automatic should be considered. Is Maruti Suzuki is OK? Again, choosing Ertiga or Victoris? Clavis petrol: Based on reviews, mileage is a concern. Petrol: E 20, E30, etc., related complications. EV: Strictly not interested at this moment Kindly suggest how to take a call?