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    Kia Carens vs Kia Seltos

    Should you buy Kia Carens or Kia Seltos? 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 10.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium Opt (Petrol) and Kia Seltos price starts Rs 10.79 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (O) (Petrol). Carens has 1497 cc (CNG top model) engine, while Seltos has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carens has a mileage of 12.6 km/kg (Diesel top model) and the Seltos has a mileage of 20.7 kmpl (Diesel top model).

    Carens Vs Seltos

    Key HighlightsKia CarensKia Seltos
    On Road PriceRs.15,07,685*Rs.23,31,342*
    Mileage (city)12.6 kmpl-
    Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
    Engine(cc)14931493
    TransmissionManualAutomatic
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    Kia Carens vs Kia Seltos comparison

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          Kia Carens
          Kia Carens
            Rs12.77 Lakh*
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                Kia Seltos
                Kia Seltos
                  Rs19.81 Lakh*
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                • Premium Opt Diesel
                  rs12.77 Lakh*
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                  rs19.81 Lakh*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
                Rs.15,07,685*
                Rs.23,31,342*
                Finance Available (EMI)
                Rs.28,692/month
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                Rs.45,420/month
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                Insurance
                Rs.51,021
                Rs.76,612
                User Rating
                4.4
                Based on 501 Reviews
                4.5
                Based on 462 Reviews
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
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                CRDi VGT
                1.5l CRDi VGT
                Displacement (cc)
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                1493
                1493
                No. of Cylinders
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                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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                114.41bhp@4000rpm
                114.41bhp@4000rpm
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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                250Nm@1500-2750rpm
                250Nm@1500-2750rpm
                Valves Per Cylinder
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                4
                4
                Fuel Supply System
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                CRDi
                CRDi
                Turbo Charger
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                YesYes
                Transmission Type
                Manual
                Automatic
                Gearbox
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                6-Speed
                6-Speed
                Drive Type
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                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
                Diesel
                Diesel
                Mileage City (kmpl)
                12.6
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                Mileage Highway (kmpl)
                15.58
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                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
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                19.1
                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
                45
                50
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                BS VI 2.0
                BS VI 2.0
                Top Speed (kmph)
                174
                -
                Suspension, Steering & Brakes
                Front Suspension
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                MacPherson Strut suspension
                MacPherson Strut suspension
                Rear Suspension
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                Rear twist beam
                Rear twist beam
                Steering Type
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                Electric
                Electric
                Steering Column
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                Tilt
                Tilt & Telescopic
                Front Brake Type
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                Disc
                Disc
                Rear Brake Type
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                Disc
                Disc
                Top Speed (Kmph)
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                174
                -
                Tyre Size
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                205/65 R16
                215/55 R18
                Tyre Type
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                Radial Tubeless
                Radial Tubeless
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                16
                No
                Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)No
                18
                Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)No
                18
                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
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                4540
                4365
                Width (mm)
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                1800
                1800
                Height (mm)
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                1708
                1645
                Wheel Base (mm)
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                2780
                2610
                Seating Capacity
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                7
                5
                Boot Space (Litres)
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                216
                433
                No. of Doors
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                5
                5
                Comfort & Convenience
                Power Steering
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                YesYes
                Automatic Climate Control
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                No
                2 Zone
                Air Quality Control
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                NoYes
                Remote Fuel Lid Opener
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                No
                -
                Accessory Power Outlet
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                YesYes
                Trunk Light
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                NoYes
                Vanity Mirror
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                YesYes
                Rear Reading Lamp
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                YesYes
                Adjustable Headrest
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                YesYes
                Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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                YesYes
                Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
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                NoYes
                Rear AC Vents
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                YesYes
                Multifunction Steering Wheel
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                YesYes
                Cruise Control
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                NoYes
                Parking Sensors
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
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                -
                Yes
                Foldable Rear Seat
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                60:40 Split
                60:40 Split
                Engine Start Stop Button
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                NoYes
                Bottle Holder
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                Front & Rear Door
                Front & Rear Door
                Voice Commands
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                YesYes
                Paddle Shifters
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                NoYes
                USB Charger
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Central Console Armrest
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                With Storage
                With Storage
                Tailgate Ajar Warning
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                -
                Yes
                Hands-Free Tailgate
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                -
                No
                Gear Shift Indicator
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                -
                No
                Luggage Hook And NetYesYes
                Additional Features
                -
                Sunglass Holder
                Massage Seats
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                No
                -
                Memory Function Seats
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                No
                -
                One Touch Operating Power Window
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                No
                Driver's Window
                Autonomous Parking
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                No
                -
                Drive Modes
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                No
                3
                Idle Start Stop SystemYesYes
                Rear Window SunblindYesYes
                Rear Windscreen SunblindNo
                -
                Voice assisted sunroofNo
                -
                Drive Mode TypesNo
                Eco-Normal-Sport
                Power Windows
                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Cup Holders
                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Air Conditioner
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                YesYes
                Heater
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                YesYes
                KeyLess EntryYesYes
                Ventilated Seats
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                NoYes
                Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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                YesYes
                Electric Adjustable Seats
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                No
                Front
                Automatic Headlamps
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                No
                -
                Follow Me Home Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Interior
                Tachometer
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                YesYes
                Leather Wrapped Steering WheelNoYes
                Leather Wrap Gear Shift SelectorNoYes
                Glove Box
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                YesYes
                Folding Table In The Rear
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                No
                -
                Dual Tone Dashboard
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                Yes
                -
                Additional Features
                -
                Parcel Tray
                Digital ClusterYesYes
                Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
                4.2
                10.25
                Upholstery
                Fabric
                Leatherette
                Ambient Light ColourNo
                -
                Exterior
                Photo Comparison
                Rear Right SideKia Carens Rear Right SideKia Seltos Rear Right Side
                WheelKia Carens WheelKia Seltos Wheel
                HeadlightKia Carens HeadlightKia Seltos Headlight
                TaillightKia Carens TaillightKia Seltos Taillight
                Front Left SideKia Carens Front Left SideKia Seltos Front Left Side
                Available ColoursSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGravity Gray+1 MoreCarens ColoursGlacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity GrayIntense Red With Aurora Black Pearl+4 MoreSeltos Colours
                Body Type
                Adjustable HeadlampsYesYes
                Rain Sensing Wiper
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                NoYes
                Rear Window Wiper
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                NoYes
                Rear Window Washer
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                NoYes
                Rear Window Defogger
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                NoYes
                Wheel CoversYesNo
                Alloy Wheels
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                NoYes
                Rear Spoiler
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                YesYes
                Sun Roof
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                NoYes
                Side Stepper
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                No
                -
                Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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                YesYes
                Integrated AntennaYesYes
                Chrome Grille
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                No
                -
                Chrome Garnish
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                Yes
                -
                Projector Headlamps
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                No
                Halogen HeadlampsYesNo
                Roof Rails
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                YesYes
                LED DRLs
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                YesYes
                LED Headlamps
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                NoYes
                LED Taillights
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                NoYes
                LED Fog Lamps
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                NoYes
                Fog LightsNo
                Front
                Antenna
                Shark Fin
                Shark Fin
                SunroofNo
                Panoramic
                Boot Opening
                Electronic
                Electronic
                Heated Outside Rear View MirrorNoNo
                Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
                Powered
                Powered & Folding
                Tyre Size
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                205/65 R16
                215/55 R18
                Tyre Type
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                Radial Tubeless
                Radial Tubeless
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                16
                No
                Safety
                Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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                YesYes
                Brake AssistYesYes
                Central Locking
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                YesYes
                Child Safety Locks
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                YesYes
                Anti Theft Alarm
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                Yes
                -
                No. of Airbags
                6
                6
                Driver Airbag
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                YesYes
                Passenger Airbag
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                YesYes
                Side AirbagYesYes
                Side Airbag RearNoNo
                Day Night Rear View Mirror
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                YesYes
                Seat Belt Warning
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                YesYes
                Door Ajar Warning
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                YesYes
                Traction Control
                -
                Yes
                Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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                YesYes
                Engine Immobilizer
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                YesYes
                Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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                YesYes
                Rear Camera
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                With Guidedlines
                With Guidedlines
                Anti Pinch Power Windows
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                -
                Driver's Window
                Speed Alert
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                YesYes
                Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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                YesYes
                Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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                YesYes
                Heads-Up Display (HUD)
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                -
                Yes
                Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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                Driver and Passenger
                Driver and Passenger
                Blind Spot Monitor
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                -
                Yes
                Hill Descent Control
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                Yes
                -
                Hill Assist
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                YesYes
                Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYes
                360 View Camera
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                -
                Yes
                Curtain AirbagYesYes
                Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)YesYes
                Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )
                3
                -
                Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )
                5
                -
                ADAS
                Forward Collision WarningNoYes
                Automatic Emergency BrakingNo
                -
                Oncoming Lane MitigationNo
                -
                Speed Assist SystemNo
                -
                Traffic Sign RecognitionNo
                -
                Blind Spot Collision Avoidance AssistNoYes
                Lane Departure WarningNoYes
                Lane Keep AssistNoYes
                Lane Departure Prevention AssistNo
                -
                Road Departure Mitigation SystemNo
                -
                Driver Attention WarningNoYes
                Adaptive Cruise ControlNoYes
                Leading Vehicle Departure AlertNoYes
                Adaptive High Beam AssistNoYes
                Rear Cross Traffic AlertNoYes
                Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance AssistNoYes
                Advance Internet
                Live LocationNoYes
                Remote ImmobiliserNoYes
                Unauthorised Vehicle EntryNo
                -
                Engine Start Alarm
                -
                Yes
                Remote Vehicle Status CheckNoYes
                Navigation With Live TrafficNoYes
                Send POI to Vehicle From AppNoYes
                Live WeatherNoYes
                E-Call & I-CallNoYes
                Over the Air (OTA) UpdatesNoYes
                Google / Alexa ConnectivityNoYes
                Save Route/PlaceNo
                -
                SOS ButtonNo
                -
                RSANo
                -
                Over Speeding AlertNoYes
                Smartwatch App
                -
                Yes
                Remote AC On/OffNoYes
                Remote Door Lock/Unlock
                -
                Yes
                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
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                YesYes
                Integrated 2DIN Audio
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                Yes
                -
                Wireless Phone Charging
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                NoYes
                Bluetooth Connectivity
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen Size
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                8
                10.25
                Connectivity
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                Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
                Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
                Android Auto
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                YesYes
                Apple Car Play
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                YesYes
                No. of Speakers
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                4
                4
                Rear Entertainment System
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                No
                -
                Additional Features
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                Smart Phone Wireless Charger with (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay), BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers
                Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, BOSE Premium Sound system with 8 SpeakersBOSE Premium Sound system with 8 Speakers
                Usb Ports
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                YesYes
                Inbuilt Apps
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                -
                Amazon Alexa
                Tweeter
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                2
                4
                Rear Touchscreen
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                No
                -
                Speakers
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear

                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons
                • 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

                  Kia Seltos

                  • Upmarket cabin experience with soft-touch elements and dual 10.25-inch displays.
                  • Some features from segments above, including panoramic sunroof, ADAS and dual-zone climate control.
                  • Multiple engine options including a diesel with both manual and automatic options.
                  • Segment-leading 1-5-litre turbo-petrol engine with 160PS
                  • Aggressive looks with attractive lighting elements.
                • 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

                  Kia Seltos

                  • Crash test is still pending, but is expected to be less than the 5 stars of Kushaq and Taigun.
                  • Shallow boot limits the practicality of the space.

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