Kia Carens vs Kia Syros

Should you buy Kia Carens or Kia Syros? 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 11.12 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium Opt (Petrol) and Kia Syros price starts Rs 8.42 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE Turbo (Petrol). Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Syros has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carens has a mileage of - (Diesel top model) and the Syros has a mileage of - (Diesel top model).

Carens Vs Syros

Key Highlights	Kia Carens	Kia Syros
On Road Price	Rs.15,51,416^*	Rs.18,87,047^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1493	1493
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

Kia Carens
Premium Opt Diesel
12.98 Lakh^*
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Kia Syros
HTX Opt Diesel AT
15.82 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Premium Opt Diesel	HTX Opt Diesel AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.15,51,416^*	Rs.18,87,047^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.30,340/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.37,092/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.60,521	Rs.70,972
User Rating	4.4 Based on 522 Reviews	4.6 Based on 118 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

Premium Opt Diesel

HTX Opt Diesel AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.15,51,416^*

Rs.18,87,047^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.30,340/month

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Rs.37,092/month

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Insurance

Rs.60,521

Rs.70,972

User Rating

4.4

Based on 522 Reviews

4.6

Based on 118 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	CRDi VGT	D1.5 CRDi VGT
Displacement (cc)	1493	1493
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114bhp@4000rpm	114bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	250Nm@1500-2750rpm	250Nm@1500-2750rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	6 Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

CRDi VGT

D1.5 CRDi VGT

Displacement (cc)

1493

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

114bhp@4000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

250Nm@1500-2750rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Manual

Automatic

Gearbox

6-Speed

6 Speed

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

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
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
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	17

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4540	3995
Width (mm)	1800	1805
Height (mm)	1708	1680
Wheel Base (mm)	2780	2550
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	216	465

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	No	Yes
Air Quality Control	No	-
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	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	No	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	2nd Row 60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	No	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	No	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	- more	Sunglass Holder \| Rear Parcel Shelf more
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	No	All
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Drive Modes	No	3
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Voice assisted sunroof	No	-
Drive Mode Types	No	Eco-Normal-Sport
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Height only
KeyLess Entry	Flip Key	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	Driver Seat Only
Follow Me Home Headlamps	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	-
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	4.2	12.3
Upholstery	Semi-Leatherette	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Sparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGravity Gray+1 MoreCarens Colours	Glacier White PearlIvory Silver GlossPewter OliveFrost BlueAurora Black PearlMagma RedImperial BlueIvory Silver MatteGravity Gray+4 MoreSyros Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	No	Yes
LED Headlamps	No	Yes
LED Taillights	No	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	No	Yes
Fog Lights	No	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	No	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Manual	-
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	Powered & Folding
Wheels Type	Steel with Cover	-
Exterior Camera	Rear View Camera	-
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	215/55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	16	17

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
Passenger Airbag	-	Yes
Side Airbag	-	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	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	3	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
Safety Airbags	Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain	-
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
Bharat 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
Inbuilt Assistant	-	Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	No	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	No	-
Live Weather	No	-
E-Call & I-Call	No	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	No	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	No	-
Save Route/Place	No	-
SOS Button	No	-
RSA	No	-
Over Speeding Alert	No	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	No	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	-	Kia Connect 2.0

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	8	12.3
Android Auto	Wireless	Yes
Apple Car Play	Wireless	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	8
Additional Features	- more	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay \| Harman Kardon Premium 8 Speakers Sound System more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	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 Syros
- Rear seat space: a 6’5” tall person can fit behind a 6’ tall driver. Slide and recline function makes it super versatile.
- 390-465-litre boot space: on par with SUVs from one segment above. 60:40 split rear seats on offer too.
- Interior quality, fit, finish is among the best in class.
- Segment best feature set: Panoramic sunroof, L2 ADAS, 360° camera, 30” panoramic display.
- Choice of 1-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines. Both available with an automatic.

Kia Carens
- No automatic transmission
- Higher variants have been discontinued due to new Carens Clavis
Kia Syros
- Ride quality is likely to feel slightly bouncy on highways.
- Fuel efficiency of turbo-petrol engine in heavy bumper-to-bumper traffic is known to be poor.
- Design is very unconventional which doesn’t leave a good first impression.

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