Kia Carens vs Maruti Ertiga

Should you buy Kia Carens or Maruti Ertiga? 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 10.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium Opt (Petrol) and Maruti Ertiga price starts Rs 8.80 Lakh ex-showroom for Lxi (O) (Petrol). Carens has 1497 cc (CNG top model) engine, while Ertiga has 1462 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carens has a mileage of 12.6 km/kg (Petrol top model) and the Ertiga has a mileage of 26.11 km/kg (Petrol top model).

Carens Vs Ertiga

Key Highlights	Kia Carens	Maruti Ertiga
On Road Price	Rs.12,73,025^*	Rs.14,93,476^*
Mileage (city)	12.6 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1497	1462
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Kia Carens
Rs10.99 Lakh^*
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Maruti Ertiga
Rs12.94 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens
Premium Opt
10.99 Lakh^*
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Maruti Ertiga
ZXI Plus AT
12.94 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Premium Opt	ZXI Plus AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.12,73,025^*	Rs.14,93,476^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.24,237/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.29,023/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.46,129	Rs.36,034
User Rating	4.4 Based on 500 Reviews	4.5 Based on 813 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.5,192.6
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Premium Opt

ZXI Plus AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.12,73,025^*

Rs.14,93,476^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.24,237/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.29,023/month

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Insurance

Rs.46,129

Rs.36,034

User Rating

4.4

Based on 500 Reviews

4.5

Based on 813 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,192.6

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream	K15C Smart Hybrid
Displacement (cc)	1497	1462
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113.42bhp@6300rpm	101.64bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	144Nm@4500rpm	139Nm@4300rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	Di	-
Turbo Charger	No	-
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream

K15C Smart Hybrid

Displacement (cc)

1497

1462

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

113.42bhp@6300rpm

101.64bhp@6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	12.6	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	15.58	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	20.3
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	174	-
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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	Power
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.2
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	174	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	185/65 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	15	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	No	15
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	No	15
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Power

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4540	4395
Width (mm)	1800	1735
Height (mm)	1708	1690
Wheel Base (mm)	2780	2740
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1150-1205
Grossweight (kg)	-	1785
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	195	-
Seating Capacity	7	7
Boot Space (Litres)	216	209
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	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	No	Yes
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	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	No	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	No	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
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
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
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	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	No	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	No	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster	Yes	Semi
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	4.2	-
Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Sparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGravity Gray+1 MoreCarens Colours	Arctic WhitePearl Metallic Dignity BrownPrime Oxford BlueMagma GreyAuburn RedBluish BlackSplendid Silver+2 MoreErtiga 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	-
Sun Roof	No	-
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Roof Rails	No	-
LED DRLs	No	-
LED Headlamps	No	-
LED Taillights	No	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	No	-
Fog Lights	No	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
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	185/65 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	15	-
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Sparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveAurora Black PearlImperial Blue+1 MoreCarens Colours

Arctic WhitePearl Metallic Dignity BrownPrime Oxford BlueMagma GreyAuburn Red+2 MoreErtiga Colours

Body Type

MUVAll MUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

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	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	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	3	3
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	5	3
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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	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	No	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	No	-
Send POI to Vehicle From App	No	-
Live Weather	No	-
E-Call & I-Call	No	No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	No	-
Google / Alexa Connectivity	No	Yes
Save Route/Place	No	-
SOS Button	No	-
RSA	No	-
Over Speeding Alert	No	-
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	No	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
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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	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	Smart Phone Wireless Charger with (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay), BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers	Wireless android auto & apple carplay
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 Ertiga
- Comfortable 7-seater family car with usable space and practicality in all rows.
- Ride quality is comfortable over imperfections and regular speedbreakers.
- Available with a CNG: barely any difference in performance within city limits.

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 Ertiga
- No diesel engine options: would’ve been great for efficient highway runs.
- Boot space: Strictly limited to a couple of mid-sized suitcases with all three rows up.
- No tumble and fold function for the second row: would’ve made third row ingress-egress easier.

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