Kia Carens vs Maruti XL6

Should you buy Kia Carens or Maruti XL6? 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 XL6 price starts Rs 11.52 Lakh ex-showroom for Zeta (Petrol). Carens has 1497 cc (CNG top model) engine, while XL6 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 XL6 has a mileage of 26.32 km/kg (Petrol top model).

Carens Vs XL6

Key Highlights	Kia Carens	Maruti XL6
On Road Price	Rs.12,73,271^*	Rs.16,73,126^*
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 XL6
Rs14.48 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Kia Carens
Premium Opt
10.99 Lakh^*
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Maruti XL6
Alpha Plus AT Dual Tone
14.48 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Premium Opt	Alpha Plus AT Dual Tone
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.12,73,271^*	Rs.16,73,126^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.25,124/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.32,840/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.53,206	Rs.66,038
User Rating	4.4 Based on 505 Reviews	4.4 Based on 300 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.5,362
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Premium Opt

Alpha Plus AT Dual Tone

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.12,73,271^*

Rs.16,73,126^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.25,124/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.32,840/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.53,206

Rs.66,038

User Rating

4.4

Based on 505 Reviews

4.4

Based on 300 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,362

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	136.8Nm@4400rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	Di	-
Turbo Charger	No	-
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	6-Speed AT
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)	-	20.27
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	174	170
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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	-
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt and Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.2
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	174	170
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	195/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	15	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	No	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	No	16
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt and Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4540	4445
Width (mm)	1800	1775
Height (mm)	1708	1755
Wheel Base (mm)	2780	2740
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1225
Grossweight (kg)	-	1765
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	195	-
Seating Capacity	7	6
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	-
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	3rd Row 50:50 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	No	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	No	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	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	Yes
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
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	-
Digital Cluster	Yes	Semi
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	4.2	-
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
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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 WhiteOpulent Red Midnight BlackOpulent RedBrave KhakiGrandeur GreyBrave Khaki With Midnight BlackBluish BlackSplendid Silver Midnight BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+5 MoreXL6 Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	-
Rear Window Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Washer	No	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	No	Yes
Wheel Covers	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	No	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	No	-
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	No	-
LED DRLs	No	Yes
LED Headlamps	No	Yes
LED Taillights	No	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	No	Yes
Fog Lights	No	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	No	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	195/60 R16
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 WhiteOpulent Red Midnight BlackOpulent RedBrave KhakiGrandeur Grey+5 MoreXL6 Colours

Body Type

MUVAll MUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	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	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver
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	-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	3	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
Live Location	No	-
Remote Immobiliser	No	-
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	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	No	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
- 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 XL6
- Captain seats are large and comfortable for wider passengers with dedicated armrests.
- Usable third row: Average-sized adults can be comfortable.
- Good practicality: Spacious glovebox, 4x 1-litre door pockets, seat back pockets and two cooled cup holders.

Kia Carens
- No automatic transmission
- Higher variants have been discontinued due to new Carens Clavis
Maruti XL6
- A diesel engine option would’ve offered effortless performance on inter-state journeys.
- Misses some useful features like automatic day/night IRVM, rear window blinds and rear cup holders.
- Single-tone interior design has started to look old.

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