Kia Carens vs Mahindra Marazzo

Should you buy Kia Carens or Mahindra Marazzo? 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 Mahindra Marazzo price starts Rs 14.06 Lakh ex-showroom for M2 8Str (Diesel). Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Marazzo has 1497 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carens has a mileage of 12.6 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Marazzo has a mileage of 17.3 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Carens Vs Marazzo

Key Highlights	Kia Carens	Mahindra Marazzo
On Road Price	Rs.15,21,919^*	Rs.19,32,049^*
Mileage (city)	12.6 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1493	1497
Transmission	Manual	Manual

Kia Carens
Premium Opt Diesel
12.88 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Marazzo
M6 Plus 8Str
16.38 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Premium Opt Diesel	M6 Plus 8Str
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.15,21,919^*	Rs.19,32,049^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.29,774/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.38,754/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.60,153	Rs.73,033
User Rating	4.4 Based on 520 Reviews	4.6 Based on 495 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.8,083
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Basic Information

Variant

Premium Opt Diesel

M6 Plus 8Str

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.15,21,919^*

Rs.19,32,049^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.29,774/month

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Rs.38,754/month

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Insurance

Rs.60,153

Rs.73,033

User Rating

4.4

Based on 520 Reviews

4.6

Based on 495 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.8,083

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	CRDi VGT	D15 1.5L
Displacement (cc)	1493	1497
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114.41bhp@4000rpm	120.96bhp@3500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	250Nm@1500-2750rpm	300Nm@1750-2500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	CRDi	-
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gearbox	6-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

CRDi VGT

D15 1.5L

Displacement (cc)

1493

1497

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

114.41bhp@4000rpm

120.96bhp@3500rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

250Nm@1500-2750rpm

300Nm@1750-2500rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

CRDi

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Manual

Gearbox

6-Speed

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	12.6	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	15.58	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	17.3
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	174	145

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Twist Beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.25
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	174	145
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	215/60 R17
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	16	17

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4540	4585
Width (mm)	1800	1866
Height (mm)	1708	1774
Wheel Base (mm)	2780	2760
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	-	200
Seating Capacity	7	8
Boot Space (Litres)	216	190

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	No	Yes
Air Quality Control	No	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	No	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	No	-
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	No	-
Paddle Shifters	No	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	- more	Sunglass Holder more
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	No	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Drive Modes	No	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Voice assisted sunroof	No	-
Drive Mode Types	No	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	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	-
Digital Cluster	Yes	Semi
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	4.2	4.2
Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Ambient Light Colour	No	-

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	Shimmering SilverIceberg WhiteAqua MarineOceanic BlackMarazzo Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	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
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	No	-
LED Headlamps	No	Yes
LED Taillights	No	-
LED Fog Lamps	No	-
Fog Lights	No	Front & Rear
Antenna	Shark Fin	Rod type
Sunroof	No	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	-
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	215/60 R17
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	16	17

Exterior

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	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	-
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	3	4
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	5	2

Safety

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	No	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	8	7
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	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	- more
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Tweeter	2	-
Rear Touchscreen	No	No
Speakers	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
Mahindra Marazzo
- Refined engine and light steering is great around town
- Well thought out practical interiors
- Great ride comfort in a variety of conditions and road surfaces
- Great passenger space in all three rows

Kia Carens
- No automatic transmission
- Higher variants have been discontinued due to new Carens Clavis
Mahindra Marazzo
- Bigger engine will be missed when climbing hilly roads with a full load
- Slight vibrations felt through the floorboards at cruising speeds when fully loaded
- Third row, right-side passenger seat lacks shoulder room on account of the AC duct
- Some storage areas, like in the second row, could have been better thought out

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