Hyundai Grand i10 Nios vs Kia Carens

Should you buy Hyundai Grand i10 Nios 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 Grand i10 Nios price starts at Rs 5.98 Lakh ex-showroom for Era (Petrol) and Kia Carens price starts Rs 11.41 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium Opt (Petrol). Grand i10 Nios has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Grand i10 Nios has a mileage of 27 km/kg (Petrol top model) and the Carens has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Grand i10 Nios Vs Carens

Key Highlights	Hyundai Grand i10 Nios	Kia Carens
On Road Price	Rs.9,73,187^*	Rs.14,65,510^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1197	1482
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

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Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
Rs8.62 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens
Rs12.65 Lakh^*
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Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
Asta AMT
8.62 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens
Premium Opt iMT
12.65 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Asta AMT	Premium Opt iMT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.9,73,187^*	Rs.14,65,510^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.19,322/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.28,740/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.39,696	Rs.50,641
User Rating	4.4 Based on 223 Reviews	4.4 Based on 478 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	Rs.2,944.4	-
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available

Basic Information

Asta AMT

Premium Opt iMT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.9,73,187^*

Rs.14,65,510^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.19,322/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.28,740/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.39,696

Rs.50,641

User Rating

4.4

Based on 223 Reviews

4.4

Based on 478 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.2,944.4

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.2 l Kappa	Smartstream T-GDi
Displacement (cc)	1197	1482
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82bhp@6000rpm	157.81bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	113.8Nm@4000rpm	253Nm@1500-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	GDi
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	5-Speed AMT	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.2 l Kappa

Smartstream T-GDi

Displacement (cc)

1197

1482

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

82bhp@6000rpm

157.81bhp@5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	18
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	16	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	37	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	MacPherson suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Shock Absorbers Type	Gas Type	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	160	174
Tyre Size	175/60 R15	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	16
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	No
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	No
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Shock Absorbers Type

Gas Type

Steering Type

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3815	4540
Width (mm)	1680	1800
Height (mm)	1520	1708
Wheel Base (mm)	2450	2780
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	260	216
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	No
Air Quality Control	-	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	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	No
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	No
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	No
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	No
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Battery Saver	Yes	-
Additional Features	Dual tripmeter,Average vehicle speed,Service reminder,Elapsed time,Distance to empty,Average fuel consumption,Instantaneous fuel consumption,Eco coating	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	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear
Voice assisted sunroof	-	No
Drive Mode Types	-	No
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height only	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	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	No
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Additional Features	Premium glossy black inserts,Footwell lighting,Chrome finish Gear knob,Chrome finish Parking lever tip,Front & rear door map pockets,Front room lamp,Front passenger seat back pocket,Metal finish inside door handles,Rear parcel tray	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	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	3.5	4.2
Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Ambient Light Colour	-	No
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Fiery RedTyphoon SilverAtlas WhiteAtlas White With Abyss BlackTitan GreyAmazon GreyTeal BlueSpark Green+3 MoreGrand i10 Nios Colours	Sparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGravity Gray+2 MoreCarens Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	No
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	No
Rear Window Washer	Yes	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	No
Wheel Covers	No	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
Chrome Grille	-	No
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	No
LED DRLs	Yes	No
LED Headlamps	-	No
LED Taillights	Yes	No
LED Fog Lamps	-	No
Additional Features	Painted black radiator grille,Body colored Bumpers,Body colored Chrome outside door handles,B pillar & window line black out tape	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	-	No
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	No
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered
Tyre Size	175/60 R15	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	16
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Fiery RedTyphoon SilverAtlas WhiteAtlas White With Abyss BlackTitan Grey+3 MoreGrand i10 Nios Colours

Sparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black Pearl+2 MoreCarens Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback 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	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	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	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	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	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	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	8	8
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Rear Entertainment System	-	No
Additional Features	-	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

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
- Premium looking hatchback
- Refined engine, easy to drive in the city
- Feature-rich with an 8-inch touchscreen system, cruise control, and wireless charging
- Safety packed with six airbags, ESP, hill hold assist, and tyre pressure monitoring
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

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
- No 1-litre turbo-petrol engine; no diesel motor too
- Not fun or exciting to drive
- ISOFIX anchorages only limited to the top-spec variant
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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