Kia Carens
Premium (O) 1.5 Petrol 7 STR
₹11.12L
Ex. showroom
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
LXi
₹8.9L
Ex. showroom
Vehicle
Kia Carens
Premium (O) 1.5 Petrol 7 STR
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
LXi
Ex. Showroom Price
₹11.12L
₹8.9L
Body Type
MPV
MPV
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Feature
Kia Carens
Premium (O) 1.5 Petrol 7 STR
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
LXi
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Fuel Change Over Switch
N/A
N/A
Idle Start/Stop
Yes
Yes
Max Motor Performance
N/A
N/A
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Mileage (ARAI)
N/A
20.51 kmpl
Max Power (bhp)
113 bhp
102 bhp
Max Power (rpm)
6300 rpm
6000 rpm
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.5
K15C Smart Hybrid
Direct Start in CNG
N/A
N/A
Driving Range
N/A
923 km
Electric Motor Assist (Hybrid)
N/A
N/A
Battery Charging
N/A
N/A
Mileage - Owner Reported
15 kmpl
20 kmpl
Pure Electric Driving Mode
No
No
Highway Mileage
N/A
N/A
Electric Motor
N/A
N/A
AC Regular Charging
N/A
N/A
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Regenerative Braking
No
No
Clutch Type
N/A
N/A
Turbocharger/Supercharger
No
N/A
Engine
1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
AC Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
City Mileage
N/A
N/A
Top Speed
174 kmph
N/A
Battery
N/A
Lithium Ion
Range
N/A
N/A
Performance on Alternate Fuel
N/A
N/A
Transmission
Manual - 6 Gears
Manual - 5 Gears
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Acceleration (0-100 kmph)
0-100 km/h in 10.42 seconds (claimed)
N/A
E20 Compatibility
Yes
Yes
DC Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
Alternate Fuel
N/A
N/A
Feature
Kia Carens
Premium (O) 1.5 Petrol 7 STR
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
LXi
Kerb Weight
N/A
1150 kg
Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Kerb Weight Range
N/A
N/A
Length
4540 mm
4395 mm
Width
1800 mm
1735 mm
Height
1708 mm
1690 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2740 mm
Gross Weight
N/A
N/A
CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)
N/A
N/A
Seating Capacity
7 Seats and 3 Rows
7 Seats and 3 Rows
Doors
5 Doors
5 Doors
Frunk Storage
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 litres
45 litres
Bootspace
216L
N/A
Feature
Kia Carens
Premium (O) 1.5 Petrol 7 STR
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
LXi
Chassis Type
N/A
N/A
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Mac Pherson Strut & Coil Spring
Minimum Turning Radius
N/A
5.2 metres
Low Rolling Resistance Tyres
N/A
N/A
Front Tyres
195 / 65 R15
185 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres
195 / 65 R15
185 / 65 R15
Additional Steering Features
N/A
N/A
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
N/A
N/A
Spare Wheel & Tyre
Steel
Steel
Steering
Power assisted (Electric) steering
Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres
Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Wheels
Steel Rims + Wheel Covers
Steel Rims
Steering Type
N/A
N/A
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Torsion Beam & Coil Spring
Brake Sway Control
N/A
N/A
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Yes
No
Differential Lock
N/A
N/A
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Limited Slip Differential
N/A
N/A
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Yes
Yes
Differential
N/A
N/A
Ride Height Adjustment
N/A
N/A
Hill Descent Control
N/A
No
Brake Fade Support
N/A
N/A
Brakes
Disc (Front & Rear)
Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Yes
Four-Wheel-Drive
No
No
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Torque Vectoring Brake Assist
N/A
N/A
Hill Hold Control
Yes
Yes
Feature
Kia Carens
Premium (O) 1.5 Petrol 7 STR
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
LXi
Battery Warranty
N/A
N/A
Motor Warranty (In Years)
N/A
N/A
Motor Warranty (In Kilometres)
N/A
N/A
Vehicle Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited Km
3 Years / 100000 Km
Feature
Kia Carens
Premium (O) 1.5 Petrol 7 STR
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
LXi
Charger Connection Type
N/A
N/A
Charging Options
N/A
N/A
Charger Included with Vehicle
N/A
N/A
Vehicle to Vehicle charging (V2V)
N/A
N/A
Officially Certified Range (km)
N/A
N/A
Portable EV Charging Cable
N/A
N/A
Vehicle to load technology (V2L)
N/A
N/A
Regenerative Braking
No
N/A
Power Transfer Type
N/A
N/A
Feature
Kia Carens
Premium (O) 1.5 Petrol 7 STR
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
LXi
Boot Open Warning
N/A
N/A
Park Distance Control
N/A
N/A
Emergency Fuel Cutoff
N/A
N/A
Cornering brake control (CBC)
N/A
N/A
Puncture Repair Kit
No
No
NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
1 Star (Global NCAP)
Motor Slip Regulation(MSR)
N/A
N/A
Lockable Glovebox
N/A
N/A
Height Adjustable Seat Belt
N/A
Front
Lane Centering Assist
N/A
N/A
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
N/A
Forward Collision Warning
No
No
Blind Spot Detection
No
No
Second Row Middle Seat Safety
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Thermal Incident Protection
N/A
N/A
Automatic Emergency Braking
No
No
Auto Battery Cut-off on Impact/Accident
N/A
N/A
Dual Tone Horn
N/A
N/A
Speed Assist System
No
N/A
Collapsible Steering column
N/A
N/A
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
N/A
Seatbelt
N/A
N/A
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
N/A
N/A
Lane Functions
No
N/A
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
N/A
N/A
Heated ORVM
N/A
No
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Brake Disc Wiping(BDW)
N/A
N/A
Rear Collision Assist
N/A
N/A
Reflectors
N/A
N/A
Driver Drowsiness Detection
No
N/A
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Hands-off Detection
N/A
N/A
Skid Plate
N/A
N/A
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Yes
No
Perimetric alarm system
N/A
N/A
High-beam Assist
No
No
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
N/A
N/A
Clutch Lock
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
N/A
Multi-collision Brake
N/A
N/A
Ingress Protection(IP) for Motor & Battery Pack
N/A
N/A
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
N/A
N/A
Automatic Park Lock
N/A
N/A
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Airbags
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points
Yes
Yes
Dashcam
No
No
Brake Override System
N/A
N/A
ADAS
No
N/A
CNG Leak Detection
N/A
N/A
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Keyless
With Key
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Feature
Kia Carens
Premium (O) 1.5 Petrol 7 STR
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
LXi
Creep Function
N/A
N/A
Tyre Inflator
N/A
N/A
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver
No
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
Tilt
Noise Levels
N/A
N/A
Heater
Yes
Yes
Roof-Grab Handle Front
N/A
N/A
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
No
No
Parking Ticket Holder
N/A
N/A
Fuel Fillers Lid
N/A
N/A
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera with Guidance
No
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
N/A
Yes
Umbrella Storage in Door
No
No
Cabin Boot Access
Yes
Yes
Air Purifier
No
No
Charging Ports
12V Power Outlet
1 x 12V Power Outlet
Electronic Parking Brake
No
No
Roof-Grab Handle Rear
N/A
N/A
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
N/A
N/A
Acoustic Windshield
N/A
N/A
Terrain Modes
N/A
N/A
Keyless Start/ Button Start
No
No
Air Conditioner
Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents on Roof, Third row AC: Vents on Roof)
Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Cruise Control
No
No
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Yes
Yes
Drive Modes
No
N/A
Ambient Sounds
N/A
N/A
In-Car Remote
N/A
N/A
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Headlight Washer
N/A
N/A
Feature
Kia Carens
Premium (O) 1.5 Petrol 7 STR
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
LXi
Head Unit Size
N/A
Not Available
Inbuilt Music App
N/A
N/A
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
No
No
Wireless Charger
No
No
Audio System
4 Speakers, 2 Tweeters
No
Voice Command
Yes
No
Call Reject with SMS
N/A
N/A
Infotainment Languages
N/A
N/A
Gesture Control
N/A
N/A
Whatsapp and Text Readout
N/A
N/A
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
GPS Navigation System
No
No
Internal Hard Drive
No
No
Steering mounted controls
Yes
No
SD Card Compatibility
N/A
N/A
News App
N/A
N/A
Speed Dependent Volume
N/A
N/A
WiFi Hotspot
No
No
Infotainment Screen
8" Touch-screen Display
No
iPod Compatibility
No
No
Pre-loaded Major Apps in Infotainment
N/A
N/A
SIM Service Provider
N/A
N/A
3-D Sound
N/A
N/A
Input Methods
AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
No
Summon Mode
N/A
N/A
Voice Assistant
N/A
N/A
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
No
USB Compatibility
Yes
No
Feature
Kia Carens
Premium (O) 1.5 Petrol 7 STR
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
LXi
Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
Roof-Mounted Antenna
Rub-strips
No
No
Diffuser
N/A
N/A
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
No
No
Body Kit
No
No
Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Special Badging
N/A
N/A
Smart Grille Shutter
N/A
N/A
Sunroof
No
No
Body-coloured Bumpers
Yes
Yes
Grille Design
N/A
N/A
Roof Rails
No
No
Taillights
Halogen
LED
Charging Indicator On Light Bar
N/A
N/A
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
No
Fog Lights
No
No
Headlight Height Adjuster
Yes
Yes
Headlights
Halogen
Halogen Projector
Daytime Running Lights
No
No
Sequential Turn Indicators
N/A
N/A
Automatic Headlamps
No
No
Illuminated Logo
N/A
N/A
Charge Port Status Light
N/A
N/A
Puddle Lamps
No
No
Stop Lamp
N/A
N/A
Connected LED
N/A
N/A
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
N/A
N/A
Cornering Headlights
No
No
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal Only
No
Soft-close Door
N/A
N/A
Bootlid Opener
N/A
Internal with Key
Power Windows
Front & Rear Power Windows
Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch down
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)
N/A
N/A
Interior Door Handles Finish
Silver
Chrome
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured Finish with handle type
Black Finish with handle type
Window Sunshade
N/A
N/A
Side Window Blinds
No
No
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable
Internally Adjustable
Door Type
N/A
N/A
Rear Wiper
No
No
Heat-Insulated Windscreen and Side Windows
N/A
N/A
Rear Defogger
No
No
Scuff Plates
N/A
No
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Black finish ORVM Colour
Rain-sensing Wipers
No
No
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
N/A
N/A
Rear Windshield Blind
No
No
Feature
Kia Carens
Premium (O) 1.5 Petrol 7 STR
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
LXi
Light on Vanity Mirrors
No
No
Ambient Interior Lighting
No
No
Interior Lamps
Front and Rear Reading Lamp,
Front and Rear
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
No
No
Auto Crash Alert
N/A
N/A
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
No
No
Find My Car
No
No
Service Reminder Via App
N/A
N/A
Driving Analytics
N/A
N/A
Emergency Call Button
No
No
Check Vehicle Status via App
No
No
Geo-fence
No
No
Smart Drive Information
N/A
N/A
Alexa Compatibility
No
No
Phone app
N/A
N/A
Vehicle Tracking Via App
N/A
N/A
Digital Key
N/A
N/A
Find and Book Parking Slot
N/A
N/A
Remote Air Purifier Operation
N/A
N/A
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
No
No
Remote Car Start/Stop
N/A
N/A
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
No
No
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
N/A
N/A
App Details
N/A
N/A
Send Place Of Interest to Vehicle From App
N/A
N/A
Anti Theft Immobilisation
N/A
N/A
Live Traffic Updates On App
N/A
N/A
Location Based Services
N/A
N/A
Remote Engine Start/Stop
N/A
N/A
Live Location Sharing
No
N/A
In-Car Payment
N/A
N/A
Remote Parking with Key
N/A
N/A
Remote AC: On / Off via App
No
No
Tow Away Alert
N/A
N/A
Home-to- Car Connectivity
N/A
N/A
Seat Upholstery
Fabric + Leatherette
Fabric
Second Row Seat Adjustment
6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Massage Seats
No
No
Interior
Dual Tone (Black & Beige Interiors with Indigo Accents)
Dual Tone (Splendid Silver and Dignity Brown)
Rear Parcel Tray
N/A
N/A
Wrappings
N/A
N/A
Audio Controls in Rear Armrest
N/A
N/A
Split Third Row Seat
50:50
50:50
Folding Rear Seat
Flat
Flat
Third Row Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Active headrest
N/A
N/A
Rear Armrest
Cup Holder
No
Ventilated Seat Type
No
No
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
No
No
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
No
No
Split Rear Seat
60:40
60:40
Comfort Headrest
N/A
N/A
Ventilated Seats
No
No
Front Seatback Pockets
No
No
Driver Armrest
Yes
No
Third Row Seat Adjustment
4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Foldable Seatback Table
N/A
N/A
Driver Seat Adjustment
8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Driver Side Coin Pocket with Lid
N/A
Yes
Cup Holders
Cupholders in Front, Second & Third Row
2 Cupholders in Front Only
Sunglass Holder
Yes
No
Utility Recess On Dashboard
N/A
N/A
Document Holder Elastic String
N/A
N/A
Smartphone Pocket
N/A
N/A
Driver Armrest Storage
Yes
No
Cooled Glovebox
No
No
Third Row Cup Holders
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder in Doors
N/A
All Doors
Heads Up Display (HUD)
N/A
N/A
Gear Indicator
Yes
No
CNG Fuel Gauge
N/A
No
Speedometer
N/A
N/A
Fuel Consumption
Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Total CNG Mode Time
N/A
No
Trip Meter
2 Trips Electronic
2 Trips Electronic
Instrument Cluster Screen
Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster
Average Speed
Yes
Yes
Tyre Position Display
N/A
N/A
Eco-Drive Illumination
N/A
N/A
Shift Indicator
No
Yes
Low Battery Warning
N/A
N/A
Clock
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
N/A
N/A
Outside Temperature Gauge
N/A
No
Feature
Kia Carens
Premium (O) 1.5 Petrol 7 STR
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
LXi
Roll Cage
N/A
N/A
Brake Locking Differential
N/A
N/A
Welded Tow Hooks
N/A
N/A
Driveline Disconnect
N/A
N/A
Crawl Control
N/A
N/A
Hub Lock
N/A
N/A
Washable Floor with Drain Plugs
N/A
N/A
Rampover Angle
N/A
N/A
Water Wading Depth (mm)
N/A
N/A
Tow Hitch Protection
N/A
N/A
Departure Angle
N/A
N/A
Gyro Meter
N/A
N/A
Approach Angle
N/A
N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Kia Carens or Maruti Ertiga?
It depends on what matters most to you. Comparing the Carens Premium (O) 1.5 Petrol 7 STR and the Ertiga LXi shown here: the Kia Carens makes more power (113 bhp against 102 bhp), is the longer car (4,540 mm against 4,395 mm) and has the better crash-test rating (3 stars against 1 stars); the Maruti Ertiga costs less (from ₹8.90 Lakh against ₹11.12 Lakh).
Which one has the lower price, Kia Carens or Maruti Ertiga?
The Maruti Ertiga is cheaper to buy: it starts at ₹8.90 Lakh (ex-showroom), against ₹11.12 Lakh for the Kia Carens. The top variants go up to ₹12.98 Lakh for the Kia Carens and ₹13.14 Lakh for the Maruti Ertiga.
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