Honda City vs Kia Carens
Should you buy Honda City 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 City price starts at Rs 12 Lakh ex-showroom for SV (Petrol) and Kia Carens price starts Rs 11.02 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium Opt (Petrol). City has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the City has a mileage of 27.26 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Carens has a mileage of 12.6 kmpl (Petrol top model).
City Vs Carens
| Key Highlights | Honda City | Kia Carens |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.24,24,925* | Rs.12,80,416* |
| Mileage (city) | - | 12.6 kmpl |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1498 | 1497 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Manual |
Honda City vs Kia Carens comparison
- Honda City
- SV (Petrol) 12 Lakh*
- V (Petrol) 13.30 Lakh*
- V CVT (Petrol) 14.30 Lakh*
- ZX (Petrol) 15.26 Lakh*
- ZX Plus (Petrol) 16.15 Lakh*
- ZX CVT (Petrol) 16.26 Lakh*
- ZX Plus CVT (Petrol) 17.15 Lakh*
- Top SellingZX Plus Hybrid (Petrol) 21 Lakh*
Rs21 Lakh *VS
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.24,24,925* | Rs.12,80,416* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.46,166/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.25,142/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.90,036 | Rs.53,307 |
| User Rating | Based on 10 Reviews | Based on 520 Reviews |
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Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines ✕ | Atkinson cycle DOHC with VTC | Smartstream |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc) ✕ | 1498 | 1497 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency. ✕ | 44 Cylinder Cars | 44 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better. ✕ | 125bhp | 113.42bhp@6300rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | - | 12.6 |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | - | 15.58 |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 27.26 | - |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling. ✕ | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability. ✕ | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam |
| Shock Absorbers Type The kind of shock absorbers that come in a car. They help reduce jerks when the car goes over bumps and uneven roads. They can be hydraulic or gas-filled. ✕ | Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled | - |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease. ✕ | Electric | Electric |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back. ✕ | 4594 | 4540 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors ✕ | 1748 | 1800 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces ✕ | 1489 | 1708 |
| Wheel Base (mm) Distance between the centre of the front and rear wheels. Affects the car’s stability & handling . ✕ | 2600 | 2780 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience. ✕ | Yes | No |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles. ✕ | Yes | No |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | No |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | Yes | No |
| Glove Box It refers to a storage compartment built into the dashboard of a vehicle on the passenger's side. It is used to store vehicle documents, and first aid kit among others. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Exterior
| Wheel | ||
| Headlight | ||
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| Available Colours | Platinum White Pearl Lunar Silver Metallic Obsidian Blue Pearl Meteoroid Grey Metallic Crystal Black Pearl +1 MoreCity Colours | Sparkling Silver Clear White Pewter Olive Aurora Black Pearl Imperial Blue +1 MoreCarens Colours |
| Body Type | SedanAll Sedan Cars | MUVAll MUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | - | No |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | - | No |
| Oncoming Lane Mitigation | - | No |
| Speed Assist System | - | No |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | Yes | No |
| Remote Immobiliser | - | No |
| Unauthorised Vehicle Entry | Yes | No |
| Remote Vehicle Status Check | Yes | No |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen A touchscreen panel in the dashboard for controlling the car's features like music, navigation, and other car info.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
Honda City
- Front end looks sporty and modern with sleek lighting elements and a sharp design
- Offers excellent ride comfort on bad roads while maintaining a planted feeling at high speeds
- Gets refined engine options and a great real-world fuel efficiency with the strong hybrid setup
- Comes with good daily use features and does not leave you wanting for more
Kia Carens
- Multiple engine options: Petrol, diesel and CNG
- Covers all basics: 8-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple Carplay, steering mounted controls, power windows, and day/night IRVM
Honda City
- Headroom in both the front and the rear seats is limited and tall people will struggle
- New features like the 10.1-inch touchscreen and the 360-degree camera feel like last minute thought and need better executions
- The petrol engine gets loud under load due to poor cabin insulation and acceleration also takes time with the CVT
Kia Carens
- No automatic transmission
- Higher variants have been discontinued due to new Carens Clavis
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