Kia Carens vs Mahindra XUV400 EV

Should you buy Kia Carens or Mahindra XUV400 EV? 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 11.41 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium Opt (Petrol) and Mahindra XUV400 EV price starts Rs 16.74 Lakh ex-showroom for EL Pro 345 kWh (Electric).

Carens Vs XUV400 EV

Key Highlights	Kia Carens	Mahindra XUV400 EV
On Road Price	Rs.15,52,518^*	Rs.18,60,841^*
Range (km)	-	456
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	39.4
Charging Time	-	6H 30 Min-AC-7.2 kW (0-100%)

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Kia Carens
Rs13.16 Lakh^*
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Mahindra XUV400 EV
Rs17.69 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens
Premium Opt Diesel
13.16 Lakh^*
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Mahindra XUV400 EV
EL Pro DT 394 kWh
17.69 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Premium Opt Diesel	EL Pro DT 394 kWh
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.15,52,518^*	Rs.18,60,841^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.30,446/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.35,421/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,141	Rs.74,151
User Rating	4.4 Based on 471 Reviews	4.5 Based on 258 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹0.86/km

Basic Information

Premium Opt Diesel

EL Pro DT 394 kWh

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.15,52,518^*

Rs.18,60,841^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.30,446/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.35,421/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.52,141

Rs.74,151

User Rating

4.4

Based on 471 Reviews

4.5

Based on 258 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹0.86/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	CRDi VGT	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	1493	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Time	Not applicable	6H 30 Min-AC-7.2 kW (0-100%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	39.4
Motor Type	Not applicable	Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114.41bhp@4000rpm	147.51bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	250Nm@1500-2750rpm	310Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Fuel Supply System	CRDi	Not applicable
Turbo Charger	Yes	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	456 km
Range - Tested	Not applicable	289.5
Battery Warranty	Not applicable	8 Years or 160000 km
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium-Ion
Charging Time (A.C)	Not applicable	6H 30 Min-7.2 kW-(0-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	50 min-50 kW-(0-80%)
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	Shift-by-wire AT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)	Not applicable	6H 30 Min (0-100%)
Charging Options	Not applicable	3.3 kW AC \| 7.2 kW AC \| 50 kW DC
Charger Type	Not applicable	7.2 kW Wall Box Charger
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	Not applicable	13H (0-100%)
Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)	Not applicable	50 Min (0-80%)
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

CRDi VGT

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

1493

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Mileage City (kmpl)	12.6	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	15.58	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	174	150
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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	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	174	150
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	8.3 s
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	16	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	No	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4540	4200
Width (mm)	1800	1821
Height (mm)	1708	1634
Wheel Base (mm)	2780	2445
Front Tread (mm)	-	1511
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1563
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	216	368
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	No	-
Air Quality Control	No	-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	No	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	No	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	No	Yes
Rear AC Vents	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	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	No	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	No
Additional Features	Power Windows (All Doors) with Switch Illumination, Umbrella Holder, 2nd Row Seat One Touch Easy Electric Tumble, Roof Flushed 2nd & 3rd Row Diffused AC Vents & 4 Stage Speed Control, Body Colored ORVMs, Driving Rear View Monitor W/o Button	-
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	No	-
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Drive Modes	No	3
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Rear Window Sunblind	Yes	-
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	No	-
Voice assisted sunroof	No	-
Drive Mode Types	No	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	-
Automatic Headlamps	No	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes
Leather Seats	-	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	-	No
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	No	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	No	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	-	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	-
Additional Features	Dark Metal Paint Dashbaord, Elite Two Tone Black and Beige Interiors, Premium Head Lining, Inside Door Handle Hyper Silver Metallic Paint, Luggage Board	All Black Interiors, Illuminated Sunvisors with Vanity Mirrors (Co-driver side), Console Roof Lamp, Padded Front Armrest with Storage, Bungee Strap for Stowage, Sunglass Holder, Supervision Cluster with 8.89 cm Screen, Instrument Cluster with Multi-colour Illumination
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	4.2	-
Upholstery	Fabric	-
Ambient Light Colour	No	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Sparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGravity Gray+2 MoreCarens Colours	Everest White DualtoneNebula Blue DualtoneNapoli Black Dual ToneGalaxy Grey DualtoneArctic Blue DualtoneXUV400 EV Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Washer	No	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	No	Yes
Wheel Covers	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	No	Yes
Power Antenna	-	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	No	Yes
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	No	-
LED Taillights	No	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	No	-
Additional Features	Digital Radiator Grille with Silver Decor, Body Colored Front & Rear Bumper, Wheel Arch and Side Moldings (black), Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Silver Surround Accents, Rear Bumper Garnish - Silver Garnish with Diamond Kunrling Pattern, Rear Skid Plate - ABP Color, Beltline - black, Black Side Door Garnish with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Body Colored Outisde Door Handles, Roof Rail Metal Paint, Star Map LED DRLs	Black ORVMs, Sill & Wheel Arch Cladding, Satin Inserts in Door Cladding, High Mounted Stop Lamp, Electric Sunroof with Anti-pinch, Intelligent Light-sensing Headlamps, Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels, Front & Rear Skid Plate
Fog Lights	No	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	No	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	-
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	-
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	16	-
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Sparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black Pearl+2 MoreCarens Colours

Everest White DualtoneNebula Blue DualtoneNapoli Black Dual ToneGalaxy Grey DualtoneArctic Blue DualtoneXUV400 EV Colours

Body Type

MUVAll MUV Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	3	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	5	-
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	No	-
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	8	7
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Rear Entertainment System	No	-
Additional Features	Wireless Phone Projection, Multiple Power Sockets with 5 C-Type Ports	17.78 cm Touch Screen Infotainment System with Navigation & 4 Speakers, Bluesense+ (Exclusive app with 60+class leading connectivity features), Smart Watch Connectivity, Smart Steering System, Voice Coands & SMS Read Out
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	-
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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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
Mahindra XUV400 EV
- Real-world range is suitable for use beyond city borders
- Cabin ergonomics are on point
- Dual digital 10.25-inch screens are crisp and lag-free
- Effortless performance
- Based on a global NCAP 5-star crash safety rated platform

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
Mahindra XUV400 EV
- Copper contrast panels may not be to everyone’s taste, especially if you prefer subtle styling
- Still no OTA update for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Misses out on a few feel-good features like ventilated seats
- Rear view camera’s execution could be better

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