Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Carens

Should you buy Hyundai Tucson 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 Tucson price starts at Rs 29.27 Lakh ex-showroom for Platinum AT (Petrol) and Kia Carens price starts Rs 11.41 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium Opt (Petrol). Tucson has 1999 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Tucson has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Carens has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Tucson Vs Carens

Key Highlights	Hyundai Tucson	Kia Carens
On Road Price	Rs.42,20,049^*	Rs.15,52,518^*
Mileage (city)	14 kmpl	12.6 kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1997	1493
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

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Hyundai Tucson
Rs36.04 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens
Rs13.16 Lakh^*
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Hyundai Tucson
Signature Diesel 4WD AT DT
36.04 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens
Premium Opt Diesel
13.16 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Signature Diesel 4WD AT DT	Premium Opt Diesel
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.42,20,049^*	Rs.15,52,518^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.81,029/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.30,446/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,21,809	Rs.52,141
User Rating	4.2 Based on 79 Reviews	4.4 Based on 466 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	Rs.3,505.6	-
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Signature Diesel 4WD AT DT

Premium Opt Diesel

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.42,20,049^*

Rs.15,52,518^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.81,029/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.30,446/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.1,21,809

Rs.52,141

User Rating

4.2

Based on 79 Reviews

4.4

Based on 466 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.3,505.6

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	2.0 L D CRDi I4	CRDi VGT
Displacement (cc)	1997	1493
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	183.72bhp@4000rpm	114.41bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	416Nm@2000-2750rpm	250Nm@1500-2750rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	Coon rail direct injection	CRDi
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	8-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	4WD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

2.0 L D CRDi I4

CRDi VGT

Displacement (cc)

1997

1493

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

183.72bhp@4000rpm

114.41bhp@4000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	14	12.6
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	17.3	15.58
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	54	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	205	174
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Rear twist beam
Shock Absorbers Type	Gas Type	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	205	174
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	16
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	No
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	No
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear twist beam

Shock Absorbers Type

Gas Type

Steering Type

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4630	4540
Width (mm)	1865	1800
Height (mm)	1665	1708
Wheel Base (mm)	2755	2780
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	540	216
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	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	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	No
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Active Noise Cancellation	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	No
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	No
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	No
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	Electric parking brake,Multi air mode,10-way power adjustable driver seat with lumbar support,8-way power adjustable passenger seat,Passenger seat walk-in device,Hands free smart power tail gate with height adjustment,2nd row seat with reclining function,Multi terrain modes (Snow, Mud, Sand)	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	Driver's Seat Only	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	No
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Drive Modes	4	No
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Rear Window Sunblind	-	Yes
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	No
Voice assisted sunroof	Yes	No
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Drive Mode Types	-	No
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	-	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	No
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	No
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Premium black and light grey dual tone interiors,Glossy black centre fascia,Integrated silver accents on crashpad & doors,Premium inserts on crashpad,Leatherette(Door & console armrest),Door scuff plates - deluxe,Door pocket lighting,Luggage screen,2nd row seat folding - Boot lever,power outlet(Trunk),	Dark Metal Paint Dashbaord, Elite Two Tone Black and Beige Interiors, Premium Head Lining, Inside Door Handle Hyper Silver Metallic Paint, Luggage Board
Digital Cluster	Full	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	4.2
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
Ambient Light Colour	64	No
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	Fiery Red Dual ToneFiery RedPolar White Dual ToneStarry NightPolar WhiteAmazon GreyAbyss Black Pearl+2 MoreTucson Colours	Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlMatte GraphiteImperial BlueGravity Gray+4 MoreCarens Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	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	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	No
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	No
LED Taillights	Yes	No
LED Fog Lamps	-	No
Additional Features	Dark chrome parametric front grille,LED static bending lamps,Skid plates (front and rear),Bumper chrome moulding (front & rear),Rear spoiler with LED high mount stop lamp,Door frame molding - Satin finish,	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 - Silver Garnish with Diamond Kunrling Pattern, Rear Skid Plate - ABP Color, Beltline - black, Black Side Door Garnish with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Body Colored Outisde Door Handles, Roof Rail Metal Paint, Star Map LED DRLs
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	No
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Panoramic	No
Boot Opening	Electronic	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	16
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Exterior

Available Colours

Fiery Red Dual ToneFiery RedPolar White Dual ToneStarry NightPolar White+2 MoreTucson Colours

Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense Red+4 MoreCarens Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV 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	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
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
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
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System	Yes	-
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
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

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	No
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	No
Oncoming Lane Mitigation	-	No
Speed Assist System	-	No
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	No
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	No
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	-	No
Road Departure Mitigation System	-	No
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	No
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	No
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	Yes	No
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	Yes	No
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Speed Assist System

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	No
Remote Immobiliser	-	No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	No
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	No
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	No
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	No
Live Weather	-	No
E-Call & I-Call	No	No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	No
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	No
Save Route/Place	-	No
SOS Button	-	No
RSA	-	No
Over Speeding Alert	-	No
Smartwatch App	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	-	No
Remote Boot Open	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.25	8
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	8	4
Rear Entertainment System	-	No
Additional Features	Hyundai Bluelink connected car technology,Bose premium sound 8 speaker system(Front & rear door speakers,Front central speaker,Front tweeters,Sub-woofer,Amplifier),	Wireless Phone Projection, Multiple Power Sockets with 5 C-Type Ports
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	Hyundai Bluelink	-
Tweeter	2	2
Subwoofer	1	-
Rear Touchscreen	-	No
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Hyundai Tucson
- Looks stylish from every angle. Impressive road presence.
- Cabin feels premium with impressive quality and clean layout
- loaded with premium features like powered seats, heat and ventilation, 360 degree camera and more.
- Fun to drive diesel engine with AWD
- Lots of space for rear seat occupants
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 Tucson
- Expensive! Premium of Rs 4.5 lakhs over the Jeep Compass
- While it looks sporty, is more focused towards comfort while driving.
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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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Hyundai Tucson and Kia Carens?

A ) Hyundai Tucson price starts at ₹29.27 Lakh & Kia Carens price starts at ₹11.41 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Carens is cheaper between these two cars.

FAQs

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