Audi Q5 vs Kia Carens

Should you buy Audi Q5 or Kia Carens? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Audi Q5 price starts at Rs 68 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium Plus (Petrol) and Kia Carens price starts Rs 11.41 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium Opt (Petrol). Q5 has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Q5 has a mileage of 13.47 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Carens has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Q5 Vs Carens

Key Highlights	Audi Q5	Kia Carens
On Road Price	Rs.85,08,465^*	Rs.14,65,510^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1984	1482
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

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Audi Q5
Rs73.79 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens
Rs12.65 Lakh^*
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Audi Q5
Bold Edition
73.79 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens
Premium Opt iMT
12.65 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Bold Edition	Premium Opt iMT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.85,08,465^*	Rs.14,65,510^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,61,946/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.28,740/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,13,775	Rs.50,641
User Rating	4.2 Based on 59 Reviews	4.4 Based on 478 Reviews
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Basic Information

Bold Edition

Premium Opt iMT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.85,08,465^*

Rs.14,65,510^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,61,946/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.28,740/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.3,13,775

Rs.50,641

User Rating

4.2

Based on 59 Reviews

4.4

Based on 478 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	2.0 L TFSI	Smartstream T-GDi
Displacement (cc)	1984	1482
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	245.59bhp@5000-6000rpm	157.81bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	370Nm@1600-4300bhprpm	253Nm@1500-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	GDi
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	7-Speed AT	6-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

2.0 L TFSI

Smartstream T-GDi

Displacement (cc)

1984

1482

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

245.59bhp@5000-6000rpm

157.81bhp@5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	18
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	13.47	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	70	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	237	174
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi link suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi link suspension	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	-	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt
Front Brake Type	-	Disc
Rear Brake Type	-	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	237	174
0-100kmph (Seconds)	6.3 s	-
Tyre Size	235/55 R19	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	-	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	16
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	No
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi link suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi link suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4682	4540
Width (mm)	1893	1800
Height (mm)	1653	1708
Wheel Base (mm)	2500	2780
Kerb Weight (kg)	1970	-
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	520	216
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	-	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	No
Air Quality Control	-	No
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	No
Accessory Power Outlet	-	Yes
Trunk Light	-	No
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	No
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Cruise Control	-	No
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	No
Bottle Holder	-	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	No
USB Charger	-	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Luggage Hook And Net	-	Yes
Additional Features	navigation on a 3D Map to other control functions, voice control with natural language interaction or improved character,Sensor controlled boot-lid operation	Power Windows (All Doors) with Switch Illumination, Umbrella Holder, 2nd Row Seat One Touch Easy Electric Tumble, Roof Flushed 2nd & 3rd Row Diffused AC Vents & 4 Stage Speed Control, Body Colored ORVMs, Driving Rear View Monitor W/o Button
Massage Seats	-	No
Memory Function Seats	Front	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	No
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Drive Modes	6	No
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Rear Window Sunblind	-	Yes
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	No
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Voice assisted sunroof	-	No
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Drive Mode Types	-	No
Air Conditioner	-	Yes
Heater	-	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	No
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

Air Quality Control

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

Interior
Tachometer	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	No
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No
Glove Box	-	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Additional Features	Contour ambient lighting with 30 colours, Decorative inlays in Audi exclusive piano black,Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus is an innovative, fully digital instrument cluster, The 31.24 cm display offers full HD quality, can choose the “dynamic” and “sport” display options,The display can be tailored to the driver’s requirements to show speed, engine speed, maps, radio and media information and plenty more	Indigo Metal Paint Dashboard, Rich Two Tone Black and Beige Interiors with Indigo Accents, Premium Head Lining, Inside Door Handle Hyper Silver Metallic Paint, Luggage Board, Black and Indigo (PVC) Seats
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	4.2
Upholstery	-	Fabric
Ambient Light Colour	-	No
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	Mythos Black MetallicGlacier White MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicManhattan GrayQ5 Colours	Sparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGravity Gray+2 MoreCarens Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	No
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	No
Rear Window Washer	Yes	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	No
Wheel Covers	-	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	No
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	No
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	No
LED DRLs	Yes	No
LED Headlamps	-	No
LED Taillights	Yes	No
LED Fog Lamps	-	No
Additional Features	Singleframe grille with vertical struts	Digital Radiator Grille with Silver Decor, Body Colored Front & Rear Bumper, Wheel Arch and Side Moldings (black), Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Silver Surround Accents, Rear Bumper Garnish - Black Garnish with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Rear Skid Plate - MIC Black, Beltline - black, Black Side Door Garnish with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Body Colored Outisde Door Handles
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights	-	No
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	No
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered
Tyre Size	235/55 R19	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	-	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	16
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Exterior

Available Colours

Mythos Black MetallicGlacier White MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicManhattan GrayQ5 Colours

Sparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black Pearl+2 MoreCarens Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

MUVAll MUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	8	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver and Passenger	-
Speed Alert	-	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	Driver	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver	Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	No	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	-	3
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	-	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	-	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10	8
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	19	4
Rear Entertainment System	-	No
Additional Features	3D Premium Sound System, centre speaker and subwoofer, with a 16-channel amplifier the output of 755 watts	Wireless Phone Projection, Multiple Power Sockets with 5 C-Type Ports
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	-	2
Rear Touchscreen	-	No
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Audi Q5
- Gets a bit more of an identity thanks to a sportier design
- A spacious and practical cabin, an ideal formula for family luxury
- Decently specced feature list
- Can be pushed or driven comfortably with ease
- All-wheel drivetrain as standard
Kia Carens
- Looks unique, in a good way.
- Good presence with generous exterior dimensions
- Lots of practical elements integrated into the cabin
- Available in 6- and 7-seater configurations
- Turbo-petrol and diesel engine options
- Automatic transmission option with both engines

Audi Q5
- A petrol-only offering
- Cabin could've had a little less hard plastics
- Lack of advanced driver assistance features
Kia Carens
- Missing some premium features
- Looks more like an MPV, than an SUV
- 16-inch wheels look small on the overall large side profile

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