Kia Carens vs Maruti Swift
Should you buy Kia Carens or Maruti Swift? 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 Swift price starts Rs 6.49 Lakh ex-showroom for LXi (Petrol). Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Swift has 1197 cc (CNG top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carens has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Swift has a mileage of 32.85 km/kg (Petrol top model).
Carens Vs Swift
| Key Highlights | Kia Carens | Maruti Swift |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.14,61,510* | Rs.10,70,351* |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1482 | 1197 |
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic |
Kia Carens vs Maruti Swift comparison
- Kia Carens
- Premium Opt Diesel (Diesel) 13.16 Lakh*
- Premium Opt (Petrol) 11.41 Lakh*
- Premium Opt iMT (Petrol) 12.65 Lakh*
Rs12.65 Lakh *VS - Maruti Swift
- LXi (Petrol) 6.49 Lakh*
- VXi (Petrol) 7.29 Lakh*
- VXi Opt (Petrol) 7.57 Lakh*
- VXi AMT (Petrol) 7.79 Lakh*
- VXi Opt AMT (Petrol) 8.06 Lakh*
- Top SellingZXi (Petrol) 8.29 Lakh*
- ZXi AMT (Petrol) 8.79 Lakh*
- ZXi Plus (Petrol) 8.99 Lakh*
- ZXi Plus DT (Petrol) 9.14 Lakh*
- ZXi Plus AMT (Petrol) 9.49 Lakh*
- ZXi Plus AMT DT (Petrol) 9.64 Lakh*
- VXi CNG (CNG) 8.20 Lakh*
- VXi Opt CNG (CNG) 8.46 Lakh*
- Top SellingZXi CNG (CNG) 9.20 Lakh*
Rs9.64 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.14,61,510* | Rs.10,70,351* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.28,656/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.20,791/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.50,641 | Rs.31,821 |
| User Rating | Based on 468 Reviews | Based on 380 Reviews |
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Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines ✕ | Smartstream T-GDi | Z12E |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc) ✕ | 1482 | 1197 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency. ✕ | 44 Cylinder Cars | 33 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better. ✕ | 157.81bhp@5500rpm | 80.46bhp@5700rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | 18 | - |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | - | 25.75 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 45 | 37 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling. ✕ | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability. ✕ | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease. ✕ | Electric | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car. ✕ | Tilt | Tilt |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back. ✕ | 4540 | 3860 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors ✕ | 1800 | 1735 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces ✕ | 1708 | 1520 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The unladen ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads. ✕ | - | 163 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience. ✕ | No | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles. ✕ | No | - |
| Remote Fuel Lid Opener A feature that allows the driver to open the car's fuel cap cover from inside the car or with a remote. Makes opening the fuel lid convenient. ✕ | No | - |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | No | Yes |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | No | - |
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Exterior
| Rear Right Side | ||
| Taillight | ||
| Front Left Side | ||
| Available Colours | Glacier White Pearl Sparkling Silver Clear White Pewter Olive Intense Red +4 MoreCarens Colours | Pearl Arctic White Sizzling Red With Bluish Black Roof Magma Grey Pearl Arctic White With Bluish Black Roof Luster Blue With Bluish Black Roof +5 MoreSwift Colours |
| Body Type | MUVAll MUV Cars | HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | - |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally. ✕ | Yes | - |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | No | - |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | No | - |
| Oncoming Lane Mitigation | No | - |
| Speed Assist System | No | - |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | No | Yes |
| Remote Immobiliser | No | - |
| Unauthorised Vehicle Entry | No | - |
| Remote Vehicle Status Check | No | - |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | Yes | - |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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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 Swift
- Looks sporty with stylish elements and vibrant colours
- Good space for 4 adults
- Handles well with light controls
- Good features like 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay, and cruise control
- 6 airbags now come as standard
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 Swift
- Interior quality feels cheap
- No exciting new feature in the update
- Outright performance has reduced from before
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Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Carens and Maruti Swift?
A ) Kia Carens price starts at ₹11.41 Lakh & Maruti Swift price starts at ₹6.49 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Swift is cheaper between these two cars.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi