Kia Carens vs Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

Should you buy Kia Carens or Maruti Suzuki Ciaz? 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 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz price starts Rs 9.09 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol). Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Suzuki Ciaz has 1462 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carens has a mileage of 12.6 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Suzuki Ciaz has a mileage of 20.65 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Carens Vs Suzuki Ciaz

Key Highlights	Kia Carens	Maruti Suzuki Ciaz
On Road Price	Rs.12,76,416^*	Rs.13,75,729^*
Mileage (city)	12.6 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1497	1462
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

Kia Carens
Premium Opt
11.02 Lakh^*
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Alpha AT
11.88 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Premium Opt	Alpha AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.12,76,416^*	Rs.13,75,729^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.25,057/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.26,929/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.53,307	Rs.56,494
User Rating	4.4 Based on 519 Reviews	4.5 Based on 744 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

Premium Opt

Alpha AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.12,76,416^*

Rs.13,75,729^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.25,057/month

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Rs.26,929/month

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Insurance

Rs.53,307

Rs.56,494

User Rating

4.4

Based on 519 Reviews

4.5

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream	K15 Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine
Displacement (cc)	1497	1462
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113.42bhp@6300rpm	103.25bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	144Nm@4500rpm	138Nm@4400rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	-	DOHC
Fuel Supply System	Di	-
Turbo Charger	No	-
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	4 Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream

K15 Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine

Displacement (cc)

1497

1462

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

113.42bhp@6300rpm

103.25bhp@6000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

144Nm@4500rpm

138Nm@4400rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Valve Configuration

DOHC

Fuel Supply System

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Manual

Automatic

Gearbox

6-Speed

4 Speed

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	12.6	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	15.58	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	20.04
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	43
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	174	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Power
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.4
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	174	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	15	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4540	4490
Width (mm)	1800	1730
Height (mm)	1708	1485
Wheel Base (mm)	2780	2650
Grossweight (kg)	-	1530
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	195	170
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	216	510

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	No	Yes
Air Quality Control	No	Yes
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
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	No	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	No	Yes
Paddle Shifters	No	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	No
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	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	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	No	Yes
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	-
Upholstery	Fabric	Leather

Interior

Exterior
Available Colours	Sparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGravity Gray+1 MoreCarens Colours	Pearl Arctic WhitePearl Metallic Dignity BrownOpulent RedPearl Metallic Dignity Brown And Bluish BlackGrandeur GreyGrandeur Grey And Bluish BlackBluish BlackNexa BlueSplendid SilverOpulent Red With Bluish Black Roof+5 MoreCiaz Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	-
Rear Window Wiper	No	-
Rear Window Washer	No	-
Rear Window Defogger	No	Yes
Wheel Covers	Yes	No
Alloy Wheels	No	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Roof Rails	No	-
LED DRLs	No	Yes
LED Headlamps	No	Yes
LED Taillights	No	-
LED Fog Lamps	No	Yes
Fog Lights	No	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	Glass
Sunroof	No	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	15	-

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	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	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
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	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	5	-

Safety

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	No	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	8	7
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	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	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
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz
- Space. A genuine 5-seater sedan; gobbles up the family happily
- Fuel efficiency. Mild-hybrid tech on petrol ensures the wallet remains fat
- Well-equipped lower variants. You don’t really have to buy the top-spec for a premium experience
- Value for money. Aggressive pricing undercuts most of its competition

Kia Carens
- No automatic transmission
- Higher variants have been discontinued due to new Carens Clavis
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz
- Misses out on a few good to have features such as a sunroof, six airbags, etc
- Automatic is an old 4-speed torque converter.

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