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Kia Carens vs Maruti Grand Vitara

Should you buy Kia Carens or Maruti 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 10.52 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium (Petrol) and Maruti Grand Vitara price starts Rs 10.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol). Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Grand Vitara has 1490 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carens has a mileage of 21 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the Grand Vitara has a mileage of 27.97 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Carens Vs Grand Vitara

Key HighlightsKia CarensMaruti Grand Vitara
On Road PriceRs.22,34,958*Rs.22,91,512*
Mileage (city)15.58 kmpl25.45 kmpl
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)14821490
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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Kia Carens vs Maruti Grand Vitara comparison

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        Kia Carens
        Kia Carens
        Rs19.44 Lakh*
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            Maruti Grand Vitara
            Maruti Grand Vitara
            Rs20.09 Lakh*
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          Basic Information
          On-Road Price in New Delhi
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          Rs.22,34,958*
          Rs.22,91,512*
          Finance Available (EMI)
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          Rs.42,550/month
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          Rs.44,863/month
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          Insurance
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          Rs.70,399
          Rs.55,892
          User Rating
          4.4
          Based on 408 Reviews
          4.5
          Based on 513 Reviews
          Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)
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          Rs.3,367.4
          Rs.5,130.8
          Brochure
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          Engine & Transmission
          Engine Type
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          Smartstream T-GDi
          M15D With Strong Hybrid
          Displacement (cc)
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          1482
          1490
          No. of Cylinders
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          Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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          157.81bhp@5500rpm
          91.18bhp@5500rpm
          Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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          253Nm@1500-3500rpm
          122Nm@4400-4800rpm
          Valves Per Cylinder
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          4
          4
          Fuel Supply System
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          GDi
          -
          Turbo Charger
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          Yes
          -
          Transmission Type
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          Automatic
          Automatic
          Gearbox
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          7-Speed
          E-CVT
          Drive Type
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          FWD
          Fuel & Performance
          Fuel Type
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          Petrol
          Petrol
          Mileage City (kmpl)
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          15.58
          25.45
          Mileage Highway (kmpl)
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          17.5
          21.97
          Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
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          27.97
          Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
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          45
          45
          Emission Norm Compliance
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          BS VI 2.0
          BS VI 2.0
          Top Speed (kmph)
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          174
          135
          Suspension, Steering & Brakes
          Front Suspension
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          MacPherson Strut suspension
          MacPherson Strut suspension
          Rear Suspension
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          Rear twist beam
          Rear twist beam
          Steering Type
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          Electric
          Electric
          Steering Column
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          Tilt & Telescopic
          Tilt & Telescopic
          Steering Gear Type
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          -
          Rack & Pinion
          Turning Radius (Metres)
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          5.4
          Front Brake Type
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          Disc
          Ventilated Disc
          Rear Brake Type
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          Disc
          Solid Disc
          Top Speed (Kmph)
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          174
          135
          Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)
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          -
          40.58
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          Tyre Size
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          205/65 R16
          215/60 R17
          Tyre Type
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          Radial Tubeless
          Tubeless, Radial
          Wheel Size (Inch)
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          No
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          0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)
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          11.55
          verified
          City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)
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          8.55
          verified
          Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)
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          25.82
          verified
          Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
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          16
          17
          Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
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          16
          17
          Dimensions & Capacity
          Length (mm)
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          4540
          4345
          Width (mm)
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          1800
          1795
          Height (mm)
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          1708
          1645
          Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
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          -
          210
          Wheel Base (mm)
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          2780
          2600
          Kerb Weight (kg)
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          1290-1295
          Grossweight (kg)
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          1755
          Seating Capacity
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          6
          5
          Boot Space (Litres)
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          210
          373
          No. of Doors
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          5
          5
          Comfort & Convenience
          Power Steering
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          YesYes
          Automatic Climate Control
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          YesYes
          Air Quality Control
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          Yes
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          Remote Fuel Lid Opener
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          No
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          Accessory Power Outlet
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          YesYes
          Trunk Light
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          YesYes
          Vanity Mirror
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          YesYes
          Rear Reading Lamp
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          YesYes
          Rear Seat Headrest
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          -
          Yes
          Adjustable Headrest
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          YesYes
          Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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          YesYes
          Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
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          YesYes
          Rear AC Vents
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          YesYes
          Multifunction Steering Wheel
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          YesYes
          Cruise Control
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          YesYes
          Parking Sensors
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          Front & Rear
          Rear
          Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
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          -
          Yes
          Foldable Rear Seat
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          2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
          60:40 Split
          Engine Start Stop Button
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          YesYes
          Bottle Holder
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          Front & Rear Door
          Front & Rear Door
          Voice Commands
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          YesYes
          Paddle Shifters
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          YesNo
          USB Charger
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          Front & Rear
          Rear
          Central Console Armrest
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          With Storage
          With Storage
          Gear Shift Indicator
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          -
          No
          Luggage Hook And Net
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          Yes
          -
          Additional Features
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          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, Easy Push Retractable Tray & Cup Holder, 2nd & 3rd Row Cup Holders with Cooling Function, Solar Glass - UV Cut, All windows auto up/down safety with Voice recognition, Auto Anti-glare (ECM) Inside Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Controls, Walk-in Lever, Dashcam With Dual Camera, Driving Rear View Monitor with button
          Accessory Socket (Luggage room), Reclining Rear Seats, Vanity Mirror Lamp (Driver + Co-driver), Suzuki Connect TRIPS AND DRIVING BEHAVIOR (Trip Suary, Driving Behaviour, Share Trip History, Area Guidance, Vehicle Location Sharing)
          Massage Seats
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          No
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          Memory Function Seats
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          No
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          One Touch Operating Power Window
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          All
          Driver's Window
          Autonomous Parking
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          No
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          Drive Modes
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          3
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          Glove Box Light
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          Yes
          Idle Start Stop System
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          YesYes
          Rear Window Sunblind
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          Yes
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          Rear Windscreen Sunblind
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          No
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          Voice assisted sunroof
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          Yes
          -
          Drive Mode Types
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          NORMAL|ECO|SPORT
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          Power Windows
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          Front & Rear
          -
          Cup Holders
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          Front & Rear
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          Air Conditioner
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          YesYes
          Heater
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          YesYes
          Adjustable Steering
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          YesYes
          KeyLess Entry
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          YesYes
          Ventilated Seats
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          YesYes
          Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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          YesYes
          Electric Adjustable Seats
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          No
          -
          Automatic Headlamps
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          YesYes
          Follow Me Home Headlamps
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          YesYes
          Interior
          Tachometer
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          YesYes
          Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
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          Yes
          -
          Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
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          Yes
          -
          Glove Box
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          YesYes
          Digital Odometer
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          -
          Yes
          Folding Table In The Rear
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          Yes
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          Dual Tone Dashboard
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          YesYes
          Additional Features
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          D-Cut Steering Wheel with Carens Logo, New Distinct Black High Gloss Dashboard with Spatial Print, Xclusive Two Tone Black and splendid Sage Green Interiors, Premium Head Lining, Inside Door Handle Hyper Silver Metallic Paint, Luggage Board, Leatherette Wrapped Door Trims, Rear Doors Spot Lamp with Kia Logo Projection
          Chrome Inside Door Handle, Spot Map Lamp (Roof front),Black PVC + Stitch Door Armrest, Front Footwell Light (Driver & Co-driver side), Ambient Lighting Door Spot & IP Line, Soft Touch IP with Premium Stitch, All Black Interior with Champagne Gold Accents, Suzuki Connect ALERTS AND NOTIFICATIONS (Overspeed, Seatbelt, AC Idling, Trip (Start &End), Low Fuel, Low Range, Dashboard View)
          Digital Cluster
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          Yes
          Full
          Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
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          10.25
          7
          Upholstery
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          Leatherette
          Leatherette
          Ambient Light Colour
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          64
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          Exterior
          Available Colors
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          Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGravity Gray+2 MoreCarens ColorsArctic WhiteOpulent RedOpulent Red With Black RoofChestnut BrownSplendid Silver With Black RoofGrandeur GreyArctic White Black RoofMidnight BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+5 MoreGrand Vitara Colors
          Body Type
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          Adjustable Headlamps
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          YesYes
          Rain Sensing Wiper
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          Yes
          -
          Rear Window Wiper
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          YesYes
          Rear Window Washer
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          YesYes
          Rear Window Defogger
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          Yes
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          Wheel Covers
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          NoNo
          Alloy Wheels
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          YesYes
          Rear Spoiler
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          YesYes
          Sun Roof
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          YesYes
          Side Stepper
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          No
          -
          Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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          YesYes
          Integrated Antenna
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          YesYes
          Chrome Grille
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          Yes
          -
          Chrome Garnish
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          Yes
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          Projector Headlamps
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          -
          Yes
          Halogen Headlamps
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          NoNo
          Roof Rails
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          YesYes
          LED DRLs
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          Yes
          -
          LED Headlamps
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          YesYes
          LED Taillights
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          YesYes
          LED Fog Lamps
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          Yes
          -
          Additional Features
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          Body Colored Front & Rear Bumper, Wheel Arch and Side Moldings (black), Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Black high glossy Surround Accents, Rear Bumper Garnish - Black high glossy with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Rear Skid Plate - ABP Color, Beltline - Chrome, Black high glossy Side Door Garnish, Body Colored Outisde Door Handles, Roof Rail Black Glossy, Crown Jewel LED Headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs with integrated turn signal, Ice Cube LED Fog Lamps, Dual Tone Crystal Cut Alloys with Black gloss centre cap
          Chrome Belt Line Garnish, Front Variable Intermittent Wiper, LED Position Lamp, Dark Grey Skid Plate (Front & Rear), Suzuki Connect REMOTE FUNCTIONS (Hazard Light ON/OFF, Headlight OFF, Alarm, Iobilizer Request, Battery Health)
          Fog Lights
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          Front
          -
          Antenna
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          Shark Fin
          Shark Fin
          Sunroof
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          Single Pane
          Panoramic
          Boot Opening
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          Electronic
          Manual
          Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
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          No
          -
          Puddle Lamps
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          -
          Yes
          Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
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          Powered & Folding
          -
          Tyre Size
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          205/65 R16
          215/60 R17
          Tyre Type
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          Radial Tubeless
          Tubeless, Radial
          Wheel Size (Inch)
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          No
          -
          Safety
          Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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          YesYes
          Brake Assist
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          YesYes
          Central Locking
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          YesYes
          Child Safety Locks
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          YesYes
          Anti Theft Alarm
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          YesYes
          No. of Airbags
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          6
          6
          Driver Airbag
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          YesYes
          Passenger Airbag
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          YesYes
          Side Airbag
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          YesYes
          Side Airbag Rear
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          NoNo
          Day Night Rear View Mirror
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          YesYes
          Seat Belt Warning
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          YesYes
          Door Ajar Warning
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          YesYes
          Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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          YesYes
          Engine Immobilizer
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          YesYes
          Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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          YesYes
          Rear Camera
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          With Guidedlines
          With Guidedlines
          Anti Theft Device
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          -
          Yes
          Anti Pinch Power Windows
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          All Windows
          Driver
          Speed Alert
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          YesYes
          Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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          YesYes
          Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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          YesYes
          Heads-Up Display (HUD)
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          -
          Yes
          Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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          Driver and Passenger
          Driver and Passenger
          Sos Emergency Assistance
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          -
          Yes
          Geo Fence Alert
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          -
          Yes
          Hill Descent Control
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          YesNo
          Hill Assist
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          YesYes
          Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
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          YesYes
          360 View Camera
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          -
          Yes
          Curtain Airbag
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          YesYes
          Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
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          YesYes
          Advance Internet
          Live Location
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          YesYes
          Remote Immobiliser
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          YesYes
          Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
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          Yes
          -
          Remote Vehicle Status Check
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          Yes
          -
          Navigation With Live Traffic
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          Yes
          -
          Send POI to Vehicle From App
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          YesYes
          Live Weather
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          Yes
          -
          E-Call & I-Call
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          YesNo
          Over the Air (OTA) Updates
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          Yes
          -
          Google / Alexa Connectivity
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          YesYes
          Save Route/Place
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          Yes
          -
          SOS Button
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          Yes
          -
          RSA
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          Yes
          -
          Over Speeding Alert
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          YesYes
          Tow Away Alert
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          -
          Yes
          Smartwatch App
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          -
          Yes
          Valet Mode
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          -
          Yes
          Remote AC On/Off
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          YesYes
          Remote Door Lock/Unlock
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          Yes
          Entertainment & Communication
          Radio
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          YesYes
          Integrated 2DIN Audio
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          YesYes
          Wireless Phone Charging
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          YesYes
          Bluetooth Connectivity
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          YesYes
          Touchscreen
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          YesYes
          Touchscreen Size
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          10.25
          -
          Connectivity
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          Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
          Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
          Android Auto
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          YesYes
          Apple Car Play
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          YesYes
          No. of Speakers
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          8
          -
          Rear Entertainment System
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          Yes
          -
          Additional Features
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          HD Touchscreen Navigation with Next Generation Kia Connect, Smart Pure Air Purifier with Virus and Bacteria Protection, Multiple Power Sockets with 5 C-Type Ports, BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers, Wireless Charger with Cooling Function
          SmartPlay Pro+, Arkamys Sound Tuning, Premium Sound System
          Usb Ports
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          YesYes
          Tweeter
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          -
          2
          Rear Touchscreen
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          Yes
          -
          Rear Touch Screen Size
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          10.1 inch
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          Speakers
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          Front & Rear
          Front & Rear
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          Pros & Cons

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          • 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 Grand Vitara

            • Gets an upright SUV stance
            • LED light details help it look modern and premium
            • Strong Hybrid variant claims a high efficiency of 27.97kmpl
            • Fit, finish and quality of interiors are impressive. Certainly the best from Maruti yet.
            • Comes loaded with premium feature like ventilated seats, heads-up display, digital instrument cluster, 360 degree camera and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
            • Powertrain options include mild-hybrid, strong-hybrid, manual and automatic transmission options and all-wheel drive.
          • 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 Grand Vitara

            • No diesel engine option
            • A lot of premium features are reserved only for the Strong Hybrid variant

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          Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Carens and Maruti Grand Vitara?
          A ) Kia Carens price starts at ₹ 10.52 Lakh & Maruti Grand Vitara price starts at ₹ 10.99 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Carens is cheaper between these two cars.
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