Kia Carens vs Mahindra Thar

Should you buy Kia Carens or Mahindra Thar? 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 Mahindra Thar price starts Rs 10.32 Lakh ex-showroom for AXT RWD Diesel (Diesel). Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Thar has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carens has a mileage of - (Diesel top model) and the Thar has a mileage of 9 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Carens Vs Thar

Key Highlights	Kia Carens	Mahindra Thar
On Road Price	Rs.15,37,637^*	Rs.21,21,577^*
Mileage (city)	-	9 kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1493	2184
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

Kia Carens
Premium Opt Diesel
12.98 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Thar
LXT 4WD Diesel AT
17.80 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Premium Opt Diesel	LXT 4WD Diesel AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.15,37,637^*	Rs.21,21,577^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.30,070/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.41,589/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.60,521	Rs.97,845
User Rating	4.4 Based on 521 Reviews	4.5 Based on 81 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

Premium Opt Diesel

LXT 4WD Diesel AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.15,37,637^*

Rs.21,21,577^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.30,070/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.41,589/month

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Insurance

Rs.60,521

Rs.97,845

User Rating

4.4

Based on 521 Reviews

4.5

Based on 81 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	CRDi VGT	mHawk 130 CRDe
Displacement (cc)	1493	2184
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114.41bhp@4000rpm	130bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	250Nm@1500-2750rpm	300Nm@1600-2800rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	4WD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

CRDi VGT

mHawk 130 CRDe

Displacement (cc)

1493

2184

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

114.41bhp@4000rpm

130bhp@3750rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

250Nm@1500-2750rpm

300Nm@1600-2800rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Manual

Automatic

Gearbox

6-Speed

Drive Type

FWD

4WD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	9
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	11
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	57
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	174	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Multi-link, Solid Axle
Steering Type	Electric	Hydraulic
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	174	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless All-Terrain
Wheel Size (Inch)	15	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4540	3985
Width (mm)	1800	1820
Height (mm)	1708	1855
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	226
Wheel Base (mm)	2780	2450
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1520
Approach Angle	-	41.2°
Break Over Angle	-	26.2°
Departure Angle	-	36°
Seating Capacity	7	4
Boot Space (Litres)	216	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	No	-
Air Quality Control	No	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	No	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	No	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	50:50 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	No	-
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	No	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	- more	Adventure Statistics Gen II, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential,Mechanical Locking Differential 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 Only
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Flip Key	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	Sami(Coloured)
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	4.2	4.2
Upholstery	Semi-Leatherette	Fabric

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	Everest WhiteGalaxy GreyStealth BlackBattleship GrayDeep ForestTango Red+1 MoreThar Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Alloy Wheels	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Side Stepper	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
LED DRLs	No	Yes
LED Headlamps	No	Yes
LED Taillights	No	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	No	-
Fog Lights	No	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	Fender-mounted
Sunroof	No	-
Boot Opening	Manual	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	Powered
Wheels Type	Steel with Cover	-
Exterior Camera	Rear View Camera	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless All-Terrain
Wheel Size (Inch)	15	-

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	-
No. of Airbags	6	2
Driver Airbag	-	Yes
Passenger Airbag	-	Yes
Side Airbag	-	No
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	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 Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	3	4
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	5	4
Safety Airbags	Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain	-

Safety

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	8	10.24
Android Auto	Wired	Yes
Apple Car Play	Wired	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	- more	wireless android auto play 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
Mahindra Thar
- Attention grabbing design. Looks macho and has a strong road presence
- Available with petrol and diesel engines with a choice of 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions for both.
- More tech: Brake based differential locking system, auto locking rear mechanical differential, shift-on-the-fly 4x4 with low range, 10.25-inch touchscreen with off-road gauges, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and navigation
- Improved noise vibration and harshness management offers a more refined experience

Kia Carens
- No automatic transmission
- Higher variants have been discontinued due to new Carens Clavis
Mahindra Thar
- Stiff ride quality. Deals with bad roads well but sharp bumps can unsettle the cabin quite easily
- Old school ladder frame SUV and behaves like one. Loads of body roll even on mild curves
- Some cabin flaws: Rear windows aren’t openable and thick B pillars create large blind spots to the side
- Not an alternative to family-friendly sub-compact/compact SUVs that are more comfortable, practical, spacious and feature-loaded

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