Kia Carens vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Should you buy Kia Carens or Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara? 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 Grand Vitara price starts Rs 10.77 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol). Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Suzuki Grand Vitara has 1490 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 Grand Vitara has a mileage of 27.97 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Carens Vs Suzuki Grand Vitara

Key Highlights	Kia Carens	Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
On Road Price	Rs.12,80,416^*	Rs.22,78,708^*
Mileage (city)	12.6 kmpl	25.45 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1497	1490
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

Kia Carens
Premium Opt
11.02 Lakh^*
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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
Alpha Plus Opt Hybrid CVT DT
19.72 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Premium Opt	Alpha Plus Opt Hybrid CVT DT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.12,80,416^*	Rs.22,78,708^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.25,142/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.44,381/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.53,307	Rs.85,344
User Rating	4.4 Based on 520 Reviews	4.5 Based on 641 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.5,130
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Premium Opt

Alpha Plus Opt Hybrid CVT DT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.12,80,416^*

Rs.22,78,708^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.25,142/month

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Rs.44,381/month

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Insurance

Rs.53,307

Rs.85,344

User Rating

4.4

Based on 520 Reviews

4.5

Based on 641 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,130

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream	M15D With Strong Hybrid
Displacement (cc)	1497	1490
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113.42bhp@6300rpm	114bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	144Nm@4500rpm	141Nm@0-3995rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	Di	-
Turbo Charger	No	-
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	E-CVT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream

M15D With Strong Hybrid

Displacement (cc)

1497

1490

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

113.42bhp@6300rpm

114bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

144Nm@4500rpm

141Nm@0-3995rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Manual

Automatic

Gearbox

6-Speed

E-CVT

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	12.6	25.45
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	15.58	21.97
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	27.97
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	45
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	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.4
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	174	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/60 R17
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	15	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4540	4345
Width (mm)	1800	1795
Height (mm)	1708	1645
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	210
Wheel Base (mm)	2780	2600
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1270-1285
Grossweight (kg)	-	1755
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	195	-
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	216	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	No	Yes
Air Quality Control	No	-
Accessory Power Outlet	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
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	No	Yes
Paddle Shifters	No	No
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	No
Additional Features	- more	Sunglass Holder more
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	No	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Drive Modes	No	3
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Voice assisted sunroof	No	-
Drive Mode Types	No	ECO \| Normal \|Power
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	Yes
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	-
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
Digital Cluster	Yes	Full
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	4.2	7
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Sparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGravity Gray+1 MoreCarens Colours	Arctic WhiteOpulent RedSplendid Silver With Black RoofChestnut BrownOpulent Red With BlackGrandeur GreyArctic White Black RoofMidnight BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+5 MoreGrand Vitara Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	-
Rear Window Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Washer	No	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	No	-
Wheel Covers	Yes	No
Alloy Wheels	No	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	No	Yes
LED DRLs	No	Yes
LED Headlamps	No	Yes
LED Taillights	No	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	No	-
Fog Lights	No	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	No	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Electronic	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	-
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/60 R17
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
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	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
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	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
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	No
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	3	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	5	-

Safety

Advance Internet
Live Location	No	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	No	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	No	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	No	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	No	-
Send POI to Vehicle From App	No	Yes
Live Weather	No	-
E-Call & I-Call	No	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	No	-
Google / Alexa Connectivity	No	Yes
Save Route/Place	No	-
SOS Button	No	-
RSA	No	-
Over Speeding Alert	No	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	No	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	Yes

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	No	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	8	9
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	-
Rear Entertainment System	No	-
Additional Features	Smart Phone Wireless Charger with (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay), BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers more	SmartPlay Pro+, Arkamys Sound Tuning, Premium Sound System 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 Grand Vitara
- Premium looks: LED headlights, LED DRLs, upright SUV stance, connected tail lamps and 17-inch alloy wheels.
- Good creature comforts with features like ventilated seats, 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof, and rear sun shades.
- Multiple powertrain options: mild-hybrid, strong-hybrid, CNG, manual and automatic transmission options and all-wheel drive.
- Super efficient: Hybrid powertrain returns more than 20kmpl in the real-world.
- Ride comfort: Excellent ride quality on all kinds of surfaces.

Kia Carens
- No automatic transmission
- Higher variants have been discontinued due to new Carens Clavis
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
- Misses out on diesel engine offered in rivals like Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.
- Boot space: Compromised boot in the hybrid variants can only accommodate medium-sized suitcases and smaller bags.

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