Kia Carens vs Maruti Baleno

Should you buy Kia Carens or Maruti Baleno? 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 Maruti Baleno price starts Rs 6.70 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol). Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Baleno has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carens has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Baleno has a mileage of 30.61 km/kg (Petrol top model).

Carens Vs Baleno

Key Highlights	Kia Carens	Maruti Baleno
On Road Price	Rs.14,61,510^*	Rs.10,98,072^*
Mileage (city)	-	19 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1482	1197
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Kia Carens
Rs12.65 Lakh^*
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Maruti Baleno
Rs9.92 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens
Premium Opt iMT
12.65 Lakh^*
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Maruti Baleno
Alpha AMT
9.92 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Premium Opt iMT	Alpha AMT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,61,510^*	Rs.10,98,072^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.28,656/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.21,298/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.50,641	Rs.31,002
User Rating	4.4 Based on 467 Reviews	4.4 Based on 614 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.5,289.2
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Premium Opt iMT

Alpha AMT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,61,510^*

Rs.10,98,072^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.28,656/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.21,298/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.50,641

Rs.31,002

User Rating

4.4

Based on 467 Reviews

4.4

Based on 614 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,289.2

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream T-GDi	1.2 L K Series Engine
Displacement (cc)	1482	1197
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	157.81bhp@5500rpm	88.50bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	253Nm@1500-3500rpm	113Nm@4400rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	GDi	-
Turbo Charger	Yes	No
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	5-Speed AMT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream T-GDi

1.2 L K Series Engine

Displacement (cc)

1482

1197

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

157.81bhp@5500rpm

88.50bhp@6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	19
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	18	24
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	22.94
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	37
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	174	180
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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	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	4.85
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	174	180
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	16	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	No	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	No	16
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4540	3990
Width (mm)	1800	1745
Height (mm)	1708	1500
Wheel Base (mm)	2780	2520
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	940-960
Grossweight (kg)	-	1410
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	216	318
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	No	Yes
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	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	No	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	No
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	No	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	No	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	No
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	No	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Battery Saver	-	Yes
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	fast charging USB (Both A&C type), Auto diing IRVM, Co-Dr Vanity Lamp, Gear Position Indicator, Suzuki Connect Remote Functions(Door Lock/Cancel Lock, Hazard Light ON/OFF, Headlight OFF, Alarm, Iobilizer Request, Battery Health)
Massage Seats	No	No
Memory Function Seats	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	No	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	No	No
Drive Modes	No	-
Glove Box Light	-	No
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Rear Window Sunblind	Yes	No
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	No	No
Voice assisted sunroof	No	-
Drive Mode Types	No	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	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
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Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	No	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	No	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	No
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	-
Additional Features	Indigo Metal Paint Dashboard, Rich Two Tone Black and Beige Interiors with Indigo Accents, Premium Head Lining, Inside Door Handle Hyper Silver Metallic Paint, Luggage Board, Black and Indigo (PVC) Seats	Rear Parcel Shelf, Front Center Sliding Armrest, Front Footwell lamp, MID (TFT Color Display), leatherette wrapped steering wheel, Suzuki Connect Trips and Driving Behaviour(Trip Suary, Driving Behaviour, Share Trip History, Area Guidance, Vehicle location Sharing)
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	4.2	4.2
Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Ambient Light Colour	No	-
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Interior

Photo Comparison

Steering Wheel

DashBoard

Instrument Cluster

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlMatte GraphiteImperial BlueGravity Gray+4 MoreCarens Colours	Pearl Arctic WhiteOpulent RedGrandeur GreyLuxe BeigeBluish BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+2 MoreBaleno Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Headlamp Washers	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	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
Roof Carrier	-	No
Sun Roof	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Smoke Headlamps	-	No
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
Roof Rails	No	No
LED DRLs	No	Yes
LED Headlamps	No	Yes
LED Taillights	No	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	No	Yes
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 - Black Garnish with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Rear Skid Plate - MIC Black, Beltline - black, Black Side Door Garnish with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Body Colored Outisde Door Handles	Body coloured bumpers & ORVMs, NEXWave grille with chrome finish, Back door chrome garnish, Chrome plated door handles, UV cut glasses, Precision cut Alloy wheels, NEXTre LED DRL
Automatic Headlamps	-	No
Fog Lights	No	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	No	No
Boot Opening	Electronic	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	No
Puddle Lamps	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	16	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense Red+4 MoreCarens Colours

Pearl Arctic WhiteOpulent RedGrandeur GreyLuxe BeigeBluish Black+2 MoreBaleno Colours

Body Type

MUVAll MUV Cars

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	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	No
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	No
Blind Spot Camera	-	No
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	No
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	3	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	5	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
Live Location	No	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	No	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	No	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	No	-
PUC Expiry	-	No
Insurance Expiry	-	No
E-Manual	-	No
Digital Car Key	-	No
Inbuilt Assistant	-	No
Navigation With Live Traffic	No	-
Send POI to Vehicle From App	No	Yes
Live Weather	No	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	No	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
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	No	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	No
Remote Boot Open	-	No
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	No	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	8	9
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	SmartPlay Pro+, Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, Surround Sense powered by ARKAMYS
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	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
Maruti Baleno
- Spacious interior
- Well built on the inside and out. Fitment quality feels premium now
- Well-loaded features list
- Refined and enjoyable to use petrol engine
- Comfortable ride quality even over bad roads

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
Maruti Baleno
- AMT is good but not as sophisticated as CVT/DCT
- Seat cushioning is very soft which may cause problems for long drives.
- Boot loading lip is very high
- Not a sporty car to drive

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Rs.11.41 - 13.16 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
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Rs.7.54 - 13.04 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Carens and Maruti Baleno?

A ) Kia Carens price starts at ₹11.41 Lakh & Maruti Baleno price starts at ₹6.70 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Baleno is cheaper between these two cars.

FAQs

*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi

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