Honda Amaze 2nd Gen vs Kia Carens

Should you buy Honda Amaze 2nd Gen 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. Honda Amaze 2nd Gen price starts at Rs 7.20 Lakh ex-showroom for E (Petrol) and Kia Carens price starts Rs 11.41 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium Opt (Petrol). Amaze 2nd Gen has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Amaze 2nd Gen has a mileage of 18.6 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Carens has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Amaze 2nd Gen Vs Carens

Key Highlights	Honda Amaze 2nd Gen	Kia Carens
On Road Price	Rs.11,14,577^*	Rs.14,61,510^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1199	1482
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

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Honda Amaze 2nd Gen
Rs9.96 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens
Rs12.65 Lakh^*
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Honda Amaze 2nd Gen
VX Elite CVT
9.96 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens
Premium Opt iMT
12.65 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	VX Elite CVT	Premium Opt iMT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.11,14,577^*	Rs.14,61,510^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.21,224/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.28,656/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.49,392	Rs.50,641
User Rating	4.3 Based on 325 Reviews	4.4 Based on 468 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

VX Elite CVT

Premium Opt iMT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.11,14,577^*

Rs.14,61,510^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.21,224/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.28,656/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.49,392

Rs.50,641

User Rating

4.3

Based on 325 Reviews

4.4

Based on 468 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	i-VTEC	Smartstream T-GDi
Displacement (cc)	1199	1482
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	88.50bhp@6000rpm	157.81bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	110Nm@4800rpm	253Nm@1500-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	GDi
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	CVT	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

i-VTEC

Smartstream T-GDi

Displacement (cc)

1199

1482

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

88.50bhp@6000rpm

157.81bhp@5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	18
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.3	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	35	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	160	174
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut, Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Torsion Bar, Coil Spring	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.7	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	160	174
Tyre Size	175/65 R15	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	16
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	R15	No
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	No
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

McPherson Strut, Coil Spring

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Torsion Bar, Coil Spring

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3995	4540
Width (mm)	1695	1800
Height (mm)	1501	1708
Wheel Base (mm)	2470	2780
Kerb Weight (kg)	957	-
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	420	216
No. of Doors	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	No
Air Quality Control	Yes	No
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	No
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	No
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	No
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	No	No
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	No
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	No
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	-	Yes
Additional Features	Driver Side Power Door Lock Master Switch,Rear Headrest(Fixed, Pillow)	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	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	No
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Drive Modes	-	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	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	No
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

Interior
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Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	No
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Additional Features	Advanced Multi-Information Combination Meter,MID Screen Size (7.0cmX3.2cm),Outside Temperature Display,Average Fuel Consumption Display,Instantaneous Fuel Consumption Display,Cruising Range Display,Dual Trip Meter,Meter Illumination Control,Shift Position Indicator,Meter Ring Garnish(Satin Silver Plating),Satin Silver Ornamentation on Dashboard,Satin Silver Door Ornamentation,Inside Door Handle(Silver),Satin Silver Finish on AC Outlet Ring,Chrome Finish AC Vent Knobs,Steering Wheel Satin Silver Garnish,Door Lining with Fabric Pad,Dual Tone Instrument Panel (Black & Beige),Dual Tone Door Panel (Black & Beige),Seat Fabric(Premium Beige with Stitch),Trunk Lid Lining Inside Cover,Front Map Lamp,Interior Light,Card/Ticket Holder in Glovebox,Grab Rails,Elite Edition Seat Cover,Elite Edition Step illumination,	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	Fabric
Ambient Light Colour	-	No
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Interior

Photo Comparison

Steering Wheel

DashBoard

Instrument Cluster

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Platinum White PearlLunar Silver MetallicGolden Brown MetallicMeteoroid Grey MetallicRadiant Red MetallicAmaze 2nd Gen Colours	Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlMatte GraphiteImperial BlueGravity Gray+4 MoreCarens Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	No
Rear Window Wiper	-	No
Rear Window Washer	-	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	No
Wheel Covers	-	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	No
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	No
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	No
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	Yes
Roof Rails	-	No
LED DRLs	Yes	No
LED Headlamps	Yes	No
LED Taillights	-	No
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	No
Additional Features	Headlamp Integrated Signature LED Position Lights,Premium Rear Combination Lamps(C-Shaped LED),Sleek Chrome Fog Lamp Garnish,Sleek Solid Wing Face Front Chrome Grille,Body Coloured Front & Rear Bumper,Premium Chrome Garnish on Rear Bumper,Reflectors on Rear Bumper,Outer Door Handles Finish(Chrome),Body Coloured Door Mirrors,Black Sash Tape on B-Pillar,Front & Rear Mudguard,Side Step Garnish,Trunk Spoiler with LED,Front Fender Garnish,Elite Edition Badge,	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
Fog Lights	Front	No
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	No
Boot Opening	Electronic	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered
Tyre Size	175/65 R15	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	16
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Platinum White PearlLunar Silver MetallicGolden Brown MetallicMeteoroid Grey MetallicRadiant Red MetallicAmaze 2nd Gen Colours

Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense Red+4 MoreCarens Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

MUVAll MUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	-	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	No	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	2	3
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	0	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	6.9	8
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Rear Entertainment System	-	No
Additional Features	Weblink,	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

Honda Amaze 2nd Gen
- One of the better looking sedans in the segment
- Punchy diesel engine
- Automatic option with both engines
- Comfortable ride quality
- Rear seat experience
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

Honda Amaze 2nd Gen
- Lackluster petrol engine
- Misses some features like auto-dimming IRVM and adjustable rear headrests
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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Rs.7.20 - 9.96 Lakh^*
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Rs.7.20 - 9.96 Lakh^*
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Rs.7.20 - 9.96 Lakh^*
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Rs.7.54 - 13.04 Lakh^*
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Rs.7.20 - 9.96 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.49 - 9.64 Lakh^*
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Rs.11.41 - 13.16 Lakh^*
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Rs.8.84 - 13.13 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Honda Amaze 2nd Gen and Kia Carens?

A ) Honda Amaze 2nd Gen price starts at ₹7.20 Lakh & Kia Carens price starts at ₹11.41 Lakh in New Delhi. Honda Amaze 2nd Gen is cheaper between these two cars.

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