Kia Carens vs Kia Carens Clavis

Should you buy Kia Carens or Kia Carens Clavis? 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. Kia Carens price starts at Rs 11.02 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium Opt (Petrol) and Kia Carens Clavis price starts Rs 11.23 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol). Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Carens Clavis has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carens has a mileage of 12.6 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Carens Clavis has a mileage of 19.54 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Carens Vs Carens Clavis

Key Highlights	Kia Carens	Kia Carens Clavis
On Road Price	Rs.15,21,919^*	Rs.22,16,563^*
Mileage (city)	12.6 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1493	1493
Transmission	Manual	Manual

Kia Carens
Premium Opt Diesel
12.88 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens Clavis
HTX Diesel
18.81 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Premium Opt Diesel	HTX Diesel
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.15,21,919^*	Rs.22,16,563^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.29,774/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.42,906/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.60,153	Rs.81,969
User Rating	4.4 Based on 519 Reviews	4.6 Based on 47 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

Premium Opt Diesel

HTX Diesel

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.15,21,919^*

Rs.22,16,563^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.29,774/month

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Rs.42,906/month

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Insurance

Rs.60,153

Rs.81,969

User Rating

4.4

Based on 519 Reviews

4.6

Based on 47 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	CRDi VGT	1.5l CRDi VGT
Displacement (cc)	1493	1493
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114.41bhp@4000rpm	114bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	250Nm@1500-2750rpm	250Nm@1500-2750rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	CRDi	CRDi
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gearbox	6-Speed	6-Speed MT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

CRDi VGT

1.5l CRDi VGT

Displacement (cc)

1493

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

114.41bhp@4000rpm

114bhp@4000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

250Nm@1500-2750rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

CRDi

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Manual

Gearbox

6-Speed

6-Speed MT

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	12.6	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	15.58	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	19.54
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	174	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt &Telescopic
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	174	-
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	215/ 55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	16	No

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4540	4550
Width (mm)	1800	1800
Height (mm)	1708	1708
Wheel Base (mm)	2780	2780
Seating Capacity	7	7
Boot Space (Litres)	216	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	No	Yes
Air Quality Control	No	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	No	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	No	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	2nd Row 60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	No	Yes
Paddle Shifters	No	No
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	- more	Sunglass Holder more
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	No	All
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Drive Modes	No	No
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Voice assisted sunroof	No	-
Drive Mode Types	No	No
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	No	-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	No	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	4.2	12.25
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
Ambient Light Colour	No	64

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Sparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGravity Gray+1 MoreCarens Colours	Glacier White PearlIvory Silver GlossClear WhitePewter OliveDark Gun MetalAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGravity Gray+3 MoreCarens Clavis Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Washer	No	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	No	Yes
Wheel Covers	Yes	No
Alloy Wheels	No	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	No	Yes
LED Headlamps	No	Yes
LED Taillights	No	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	No	No
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	No	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	No	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Electronic	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	215/ 55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	16	No

Exterior

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
Traction Control	-	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
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Blind Spot Camera	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	3	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	5	-

Safety

Advance Internet
Live Location	No	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	No	-
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	No	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	No	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	No	-
Send POI to Vehicle From App	No	-
Live Weather	No	-
E-Call & I-Call	No	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	No	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	No	-
Save Route/Place	No	-
SOS Button	No	Yes
RSA	No	-
Over Speeding Alert	No	-
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	No	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	-	Kia Connect

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	No	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	8	12.25
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Rear Entertainment System	No	-
Additional Features	Smart Phone Wireless Charger with (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay), BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers more	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	2
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

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
Kia Carens Clavis
- The new design looks more SUVish. Full-LED lighting, 17-inch alloy wheels, roof rails add to the appeal.
- Loaded with features: twin 12.3-inch displays, 8-speaker BOSE branded audio system, 360° camera, front seat ventilation, wireless charging — the works!
- Space. One of the select few cars that can accommodate 6/7 adults with relative ease.

Kia Carens
- No automatic transmission
- Higher variants have been discontinued due to new Carens Clavis
Kia Carens Clavis
- No CVT option with the non-turbo petrol engine. Diesel-automatic is available in a single variant.
- Features such as wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay and rear seat ventilation could have been offered with the top-variants.
- ADAS is offered only with the turbo-petrol engine + DCT combination in the top model.

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