Kia Carens vs Skoda Kushaq
Should you buy Kia Carens or Skoda Kushaq? 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 Skoda Kushaq price starts Rs 11.89 Lakh ex-showroom for 1.0 TSI Active (Petrol). Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Kushaq has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carens has a mileage of 21 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the Kushaq has a mileage of 19.76 kmpl (Petrol top model).
Carens Vs Kushaq
| Key Highlights | Kia Carens | Skoda Kushaq |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.22,16,794* | Rs.23,26,430* |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1482 | 1498 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
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Kia Carens vs Skoda Kushaq Comparison
- Kia Carens
- Premium Diesel (Diesel) 12.67 Lakh*
- Premium Opt Diesel (Diesel) 12.92 Lakh*
- Prestige Diesel (Diesel) 14.02 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus Diesel (Diesel) 15.47 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus Opt Diesel AT (Diesel) 16.57 Lakh*
- Luxury Diesel (Diesel) 17.17 Lakh*
- Luxury Diesel iMT (Diesel) 17.27 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus 6 STR Diesel (Diesel) 18.17 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel (Diesel) 18.17 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel iMT (Diesel) 18.37 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel iMT 6 STR (Diesel) 18.37 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel AT (Diesel) 19.12 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel AT 6 STR (Diesel) 19.22 Lakh*
- X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR (Diesel) 19.67 Lakh*
- Premium (Petrol) 10.52 Lakh*
- Premium Opt (Petrol) 10.92 Lakh*
- Prestige (Petrol) 11.97 Lakh*
- Prestige Opt (Petrol) 12.12 Lakh*
- Prestige Opt 6 STR (Petrol) 12.12 Lakh*
- Premium Opt iMT (Petrol) 12.42 Lakh*
- Prestige iMT (Petrol) 13.62 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus iMT (Petrol) 14.92 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus Opt DCT (Petrol) 16.12 Lakh*
- Luxury iMT (Petrol) 16.72 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus iMT 6 STR (Petrol) 17.77 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus iMT (Petrol) 17.82 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus DCT 6 STR (Petrol) 18.67 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus DCT (Petrol) 18.72 Lakh*
- X-Line DCT (Petrol) 19.22 Lakh*
- X-Line DCT 6 STR (Petrol) 19.22 Lakh*
Rs19.22 LakhVS - Skoda Kushaq
- 1.0 TSI Active (Petrol) 11.89 Lakh*
- 1.0 TSI Onyx (Petrol) 12.79 Lakh*
- 1.0 TSI Ambition (Petrol) 14.19 Lakh*
- 1.0 TSI Ambition AT (Petrol) 15.49 Lakh*
- 1.0 TSI Style Non Sunroof (Petrol) 15.91 Lakh*
- 1.5 TSI Ambition (Petrol) 15.99 Lakh*
- 1.0 TSI Matte Edition (Petrol) 16.19 Lakh*
- 1.0 TSI Style (Petrol) 16.59 Lakh*
- 1.0 TSI Monte Carlo (Petrol) 17.29 Lakh*
- 1.5 TSI Ambition DSG (Petrol) 17.39 Lakh*
- 1.0 TSI Matte Edition AT (Petrol) 17.79 Lakh*
- 1.0 TSI Style AT (Petrol) 17.89 Lakh*
- 1.5 TSI Matte Edition (Petrol) 18.19 Lakh*
- 1.5 TSI Elegance Edition (Petrol) 18.31 Lakh*
- 1.5 TSI Style (Petrol) 18.39 Lakh*
- 1.0 TSI Monte Carlo AT (Petrol) 18.59 Lakh*
- 1.5 TSI Monte Carlo (Petrol) 19.09 Lakh*
- 1.5 TSI Matte Edition DSG (Petrol) 19.39 Lakh*
- 1.5 TSI Elegance Edition DSG (Petrol) 19.51 Lakh*
- 1.5 TSI Style DSG (Petrol) 19.79 Lakh*
- 1.5 TSI Monte Carlo DSG (Petrol) 20.49 Lakh*
Rs20.49 Lakh
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.22,16,794* | Rs.23,26,430* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.42,187/month | Rs.44,538/month |
| Insurance | Rs.83,485 Carens Insurance | Rs.45,710 Kushaq Insurance |
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| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | Rs.3,367 | Rs.6,643 |
| Brochure | Brochure not available |
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 | 1.5 TSI Petrol Engine |
| 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 | 1498 |
| 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.✕ | 4 4 Cylinder Cars | 4 4 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 | 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 17.9 | 18.6 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 45 | 50 |
| Emission Norm Compliance Indicates the level of pollutants the car's engine emits, showing compliance with environmental regulations.✕ | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI 2.0 |
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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.✕ | Mcpherson strut with coil spring | McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and stabiliser bar |
| 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.✕ | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring | Twist Beam Axle |
| 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 & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.✕ | 4540 | 4225 |
| 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 | 1760 |
| 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 | 1612 |
| Ground Clearance Laden (mm) The laden ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when it is fully loaded. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads.✕ | - | 155 |
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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 |
| Power Windows Front Front windows that can be rolled up and down electronically. A must-have feature for modern-day cars.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear Rear windows that can be rolled up and down electronically at the touch of a button.✕ | 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.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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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 Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | Yes | - |
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Exterior
| Available Colors | Glacier White Pearl Sparkling Silver Intense Red Aurora Black Pearl Imperial Blue Gravity Gray Carens Colors | Brilliant Silver Red Honey Orange Candy-White-With-Carbon-Steel-Painted-Roof Tornado-Red-With-Carbon-Steel-Painted-Roof Carbon Steel Onyx Tornado Red Candy White Kushaq Colors |
| Body Type | MUV All MUV Cars | SUV All SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlights | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti Lock Braking System 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 | 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 | Yes | - |
| Remote Immobiliser | Yes | - |
| Unauthorised Vehicle Entry | Yes | - |
| Remote Vehicle Status Check | Yes | - |
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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 |
| Speakers Front Sound system located near the dashboard or in the doors at the front of the car. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers Rear Sound system speakers located at the back of the car. Usually found in the rear door panels or in the boot.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | Yes | Yes |
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Pros and Cons
- Pros
- Cons
- 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
- SUV-like ride quality
- Impressive cabin design and build
- Excellent infotainment and sound experience
Kia Carens
Skoda Kushaq
- Missing some premium features
- Looks more like an MPV, than an SUV
- 16-inch wheels look small on the overall large side profile
- Quality of materials in certain areas isn’t Skoda level
- Lack of premium features
- No diesel engine option
- Narrow cabin, especially at the back
Kia Carens
Skoda Kushaq
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Which car is cheaper between Kia Carens and Skoda Kushaq?
Kia Carens price starts at ₹ 10.52 Lakh & Skoda Kushaq price starts at ₹ 11.89 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Carens is cheaper between these two cars.
Which car has good mileage Kia Carens and Skoda Kushaq?
The mileage of Carens is 17.9 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of Kushaq is 18.6 kmpl in New Delhi. Skoda Kushaq gives better mileage than Kia Carens.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi