Hyundai Exter vs Kia Carens
Should you buy Hyundai Exter 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. Hyundai Exter price starts at Rs 6.13 Lakh ex-showroom for EX (Petrol) and Kia Carens price starts Rs 10.52 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium (Petrol). Exter has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Exter has a mileage of 27.1 km/kg (Petrol top model)> and the Carens has a mileage of - (Petrol top model).
Exter Vs Carens
| Key Highlights | Hyundai Exter | Kia Carens |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.11,92,285* | Rs.22,09,620* |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1197 | 1482 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
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Hyundai Exter vs Kia Carens comparison
- Hyundai Exter
- EX (Petrol) 6.13 Lakh*
- EX Opt (Petrol) 6.48 Lakh*
- S (Petrol) 7.50 Lakh*
- S Opt (Petrol) 7.65 Lakh*
- S AMT (Petrol) 8.23 Lakh*
- SX (Petrol) 8.23 Lakh*
- SX DT (Petrol) 8.47 Lakh*
- SX Opt (Petrol) 8.87 Lakh*
- SX AMT (Petrol) 8.90 Lakh*
- SX DT AMT (Petrol) 9.15 Lakh*
- SX Opt AMT (Petrol) 9.54 Lakh*
- SX Opt Connect (Petrol) 9.56 Lakh*
- SX Opt Connect DT (Petrol) 9.71 Lakh*
- SX Opt Connect AMT (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- SX Opt Connect DT AMT (Petrol) 10.28 Lakh*
- S CNG (CNG) 8.43 Lakh*
- SX CNG (CNG) 9.16 Lakh*
Rs10.28 LakhVS - Kia Carens
- Premium Diesel (Diesel) 12.67 Lakh*
- Premium Opt Diesel (Diesel) 12.92 Lakh*
- Prestige Diesel (Diesel) 14.02 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus Diesel (Diesel) 15.47 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus Opt Diesel AT (Diesel) 16.57 Lakh*
- Luxury Diesel (Diesel) 17.17 Lakh*
- Luxury Diesel iMT (Diesel) 17.27 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus 6 STR Diesel (Diesel) 18.17 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel (Diesel) 18.17 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel iMT (Diesel) 18.37 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel iMT 6 STR (Diesel) 18.37 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel AT (Diesel) 19.12 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel AT 6 STR (Diesel) 19.22 Lakh*
- X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR (Diesel) 19.67 Lakh*
- Premium (Petrol) 10.52 Lakh*
- Premium Opt (Petrol) 10.92 Lakh*
- Prestige (Petrol) 11.97 Lakh*
- Prestige Opt (Petrol) 12.12 Lakh*
- Prestige Opt 6 STR (Petrol) 12.12 Lakh*
- Premium Opt iMT (Petrol) 12.42 Lakh*
- Prestige iMT (Petrol) 13.62 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus iMT (Petrol) 14.92 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus Opt DCT (Petrol) 16.12 Lakh*
- Luxury iMT (Petrol) 16.72 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus iMT 6 STR (Petrol) 17.77 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus iMT (Petrol) 17.82 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus DCT 6 STR (Petrol) 18.67 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus DCT (Petrol) 18.72 Lakh*
- X-Line DCT (Petrol) 19.22 Lakh*
- X-Line DCT 6 STR (Petrol) 19.22 Lakh*
Rs19.22 LakhVS - Renault Kiger
- RXE (Petrol) 6 Lakh*
- RXL (Petrol) 6.60 Lakh*
- RXL AMT (Petrol) 7.10 Lakh*
- RXT (Petrol) 7.50 Lakh*
- RXT AMT (Petrol) 8 Lakh*
- RXT Opt (Petrol) 8 Lakh*
- RXT Opt DT (Petrol) 8.22 Lakh*
- RXT AMT Opt (Petrol) 8.50 Lakh*
- RXT AMT Opt DT (Petrol) 8.73 Lakh*
- RXZ (Petrol) 8.80 Lakh*
- RXZ DT (Petrol) 9.03 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo (Petrol) 9.30 Lakh*
- RXZ AMT (Petrol) 9.30 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo DT (Petrol) 9.53 Lakh*
- RXZ AMT DT (Petrol) 9.53 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo DT (Petrol) 10.23 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo CVT (Petrol) 10.30 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo CVT DT (Petrol) 10.53 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo CVT (Petrol) 11 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo CVT DT (Petrol) 11.23 Lakh*
Rs10.30 Lakh
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.11,92,285* | Rs.22,09,620* | Rs.11,97,388* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.23,551/month | Rs.42,450/month | Rs.23,637/month |
| Insurance | Rs.44,166 Exter Insurance | Rs.69,511 Carens Insurance | Rs.42,300 Kiger Insurance |
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| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | - | Rs.3,367 | - |
| Brochure | Brochure not available | Brochure not available |
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✕ | 1.2l Kappa | Smartstream T-GDi | 1.0L Turbo |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)✕ | 1197 | 1482 | 999 |
| 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.✕ | 4 4 Cylinder Cars | 4 4 Cylinder Cars | 3 3 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.✕ | 81.80bhp@6000rpm | 157.81bhp@5500rpm | 98.63bhp@5000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | - | - | 14 |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 19.2 | - | 18.24 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 37 | 45 | 40 |
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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.✕ | McPherson Strut | Mcpherson strut with coil spring | Mac Pherson strut with lower transverse link |
| 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.✕ | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring | Twist beam suspension with coil spring |
| 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.✕ | Gas Type | - | - |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease.✕ | Electric | 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.✕ | 3815 | 4540 | 3991 |
| 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✕ | 1710 | 1800 | 1750 |
| 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✕ | 1631 | 1708 | 1605 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The laden ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads.✕ | - | - | 205 |
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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 | Yes |
| Power Windows Front Front windows that can be rolled up and down electronically. A must-have feature for modern-day cars.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear Rear windows that can be rolled up and down electronically at the touch of a button.✕ | Yes | 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 | Yes | No |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Multi Tripmeter Measures the distance a vehicle has travelled for a particular trip. A multi-tripmeter can keep track of multiple distances. For example kilometres since the last fuel up and kilometres travelled since the last service. The different tripmeters can be reset by the user as and when needed.✕ | - | - | Yes |
| Fabric Upholstery Seat coverings made from cloth. Affects comfort and interior style.✕ | - | - | Yes |
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Exterior
| Available Colors | Fiery Red Khaki Dual Tone Starry Night Cosmic Dual Tone Atlas White Ranger Khaki Titan Grey Cosmic Blue Atlas White Dual Tone Exter Colors | Glacier White Pearl Sparkling Silver Intense Red Aurora Black Pearl Imperial Blue Gravity Gray Carens Colors | Ice Cool White Stealth Black Mahogany Brown Moonlight Silver Radiant Red Caspian Blue Kiger Colors |
| Body Type | SUV All SUV Cars | MUV All MUV Cars | SUV All SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlights | - | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti Lock Braking System A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | - | 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 | Yes |
| Power Door Locks A system that allows the driver to lock and unlock all car doors with the push of a button.✕ | - | - | Yes |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | No | No | - |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | No | No | - |
| Oncoming Lane Mitigation | No | No | - |
| Speed Assist System | No | No | - |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | - | Yes | - |
| Remote Immobiliser | No | Yes | - |
| Unauthorised Vehicle Entry | No | Yes | - |
| Engine Start Alarm | 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 | Yes |
| Speakers Front Sound system located near the dashboard or in the doors at the front of the car. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers Rear Sound system speakers located at the back of the car. Usually found in the rear door panels or in the boot.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Which car is cheaper between Hyundai Exter and Kia Carens?
Hyundai Exter price starts at ₹ 6.13 Lakh & Kia Carens price starts at ₹ 10.52 Lakh in New Delhi. Hyundai Exter is cheaper between these two cars.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi