Isuzu MU-X vs Kia Carens

Should you buy Isuzu MU-X 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. Isuzu MU-X price starts at Rs 37 Lakh ex-showroom for 4X2 AT (Diesel) and Kia Carens price starts Rs 10.60 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium (Petrol). MU-X has 1898 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the MU-X has a mileage of 13 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Carens has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Diesel top model).

MU-X Vs Carens

Key Highlights	Isuzu MU-X	Kia Carens
On Road Price	Rs.48,54,337^*	Rs.22,32,337^*
Mileage (city)	12 kmpl	16.5 kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1898	1493
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

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Isuzu MU-X
Rs40.70 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens
Rs19 Lakh^*
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Isuzu MU-X
4x4 AT
40.70 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens
Luxury Plus Diesel
19 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	4x4 AT	Luxury Plus Diesel
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.48,54,337^*	Rs.22,32,337^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.92,454/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.43,449/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,21,400	Rs.69,120
User Rating	4.2 Based on 50 Reviews	4.4 Based on 466 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.3,854.2
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

4x4 AT

Luxury Plus Diesel

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.48,54,337^*

Rs.22,32,337^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.92,454/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.43,449/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.2,21,400

Rs.69,120

User Rating

4.2

Based on 50 Reviews

4.4

Based on 466 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.3,854.2

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.9L Ddi Diesel	CRDi VGT
Displacement (cc)	1898	1493
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	160.92bhp@3600rpm	114.41bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	360Nm@2000-2500rpm	250Nm@1500-2750rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	-
Fuel Supply System	-	CRDi
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	6-Speed AT	6-Speed
Drive Type	4WD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.9L Ddi Diesel

CRDi VGT

Displacement (cc)

1898

1493

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

160.92bhp@3600rpm

114.41bhp@4000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	12	16.5
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	14	21
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	12.31	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	55	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	174
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Rear twist beam
Shock Absorbers Type	Gas Filled	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.8	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	174
Tyre Size	255/60 R18	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	16
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear twist beam

Shock Absorbers Type

Gas Filled

Steering Type

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4825	4540
Width (mm)	1860	1800
Height (mm)	1860	1708
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	230	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2845	2780
Rear Tread (mm)	1570	-
Seating Capacity	7	7
Boot Space (Litres)	878	210
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	No
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	No
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Cabin cooling vents for all 3 rows of seats,Separate blower control for rear seats	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, Easy Push Retractable Tray & Cup Holder, 2nd & 3rd Row Cup Holders with Cooling Function, Solar Glass - UV Cut, All windows auto up/down safety with Voice recognition, Auto Anti-glare (ECM) Inside Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Controls, Walk-in Lever, Driving Rear View Monitor with button
Massage Seats	-	No
Memory Function Seats	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	All
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Drive Modes	-	No
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Sunblind	-	Yes
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	No
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
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	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	No
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	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	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	-	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Additional Features	Twin-cockpit ergonomic interior design,Sporty lava black interior with silver highlights,Luxurious quilted soft leather seats,Soft pad on all side door armrests, door trims,Premium finish dashboard with soft-touch panels,Piano black finish on gear shift bezel,Chrome finish on side doors inner levers,gear shift bezel,air vent knobs,Bright silver finish on shift-on-the-fly 4x4 knob,auto AC console & IP center console,Premium Barleycorn Guilloche finish on door inserts,Front anatomically designed bucket seats,6 -way power adjustable driver seat,One-touch fold & tumble 2nd row seats,50:50 split-fold 3rd row seats,One-touch fold 3rd row seats,Flat-fold 2nd & 3rd row seats,Upper utility box on IP,3 Power outlets- IP centre console, upper utility box & rear cargo area,3 USB ports- IP centre console, entertainment system & 2nd row floor console,Dual-purpose driver and front passenger cup holder tray,IP with two retractable cup holders-cum-utility boxes,Overhead console with twin map lights & flip-down sunglasses holder,Front floor console with two cup holders,3rd row trims with cup holders,3rd row floor console with cubby hole,Coat hooks on 2nd row assist grips,Cargo net hooks in cargo area,Cargo net hooks in cargo area,3D Electro-luminescent meters with Multi - Information 3D Electro-luminescent Display (MID) & meters chrome with ring Mul,Sun visors with vanity mirror (co-driver side) and ticket retaining strap (driver side) fixed,A-pillar assist-grips for 1st rowRoof mounted retractable door assist-grips for 1st & 2nd rows,Fixed C-pillar assist-grips for 3rd row	D-Cut Steering Wheel with Carens Logo, Distinct Black High Gloss Dashboard with Techno Print, Opulent Two Tone Triton Navy and Beige Interiors, Premium Head Lining, Inside Door Handle Hyper Silver Metallic Paint, Luggage Board, Leatherette Wrapped Door Trims, Rear Doors Spot Lamp with Kia Logo Projection
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.25
Upholstery	Leather	Leatherette
Ambient Light Colour	-	64
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	Galena GrayNautilus BlueRed Spinal MicaBlack MicaSilver MetallicSilky White Pearl+1 MoreMU-X 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
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	Centre high mount LED stop lamp,Under-front steel plate skid/splash shield,Steel plate sump guards,Steel plate transfer protector,Steel plate on leading edge of fuel tank,Fuel tank fire protector,Eagle-inspired sharp & muscular exterior design,Bi-LED projector headlamps with auto-levelling,LED rear position lamps,Sharp & sleek headlamp & taillamp design,Recessed front fog lamps with chrome garnish,LED Day-time Running Lights (DRL) & light guide integrated in headlamps,Two-tone metallic grey-body coloured front & rear bumpers,Double slat chrome radiator grille,Chrome door handles,Chrome tailgate garnish,Chrome fold-in power door mirrors with integrated turn indicators,Aluminium side steps,Shark-fin antenna with gun-metal finish,Wrap-around rear glass - quarter glass & rear windshield,Roof rails (max. load capacity 60 ),Dual-tone rear spoiler,Windscreen wipers with variable intermittent sweep modes	Body Colored Front & Rear Bumper, Wheel Arch and Side Moldings (black), Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grill with Chrome Surround Accents, Rear Bumper Garnish - Chrome Garnish with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Rear Skid Plate - ABP Color, Beltline - Chrome, Two Tone Side Door Garnish, Chrome Outside Door Handles, Roof Rail Metal Paint, Star Map LED DRLs, Crown Jewel LED Headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs with integrated turn signal, Ice Cube LED Fog Lamps, Dual Tone Crystal Cut Alloys
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Manual	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	255/60 R18	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

Galena GrayNautilus BlueRed Spinal MicaBlack MicaSilver Metallic+1 MoreMU-X 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	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
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver	All Windows
Speed Alert	-	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	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

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Save Route/Place	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	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
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	10.25
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	8	8
Rear Entertainment System	-	No
Additional Features	-	HD Touchscreen Navigation with Next Generation Kia Connect, Smart Pure Air Purifier with Virus and Bacteria Protection, Multiple Power Sockets with 5 C-Type Ports, BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers, Wireless Charger with Cooling Function
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Rear Touchscreen	-	No
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Isuzu MU-X and Kia Carens?

A ) Isuzu MU-X price starts at ₹37 Lakh & Kia Carens price starts at ₹10.60 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Carens is cheaper between these two cars.

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