Kia Carens vs Skoda Slavia

Should you buy Kia Carens or Skoda Slavia? 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 11.12 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium Opt (Petrol) and Skoda Slavia price starts Rs 10 Lakh ex-showroom for Classic (Petrol). Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Slavia has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carens has a mileage of - (Petrol top model) and the Slavia has a mileage of - (Petrol top model).

Carens Vs Slavia

Key Highlights	Kia Carens	Skoda Slavia
On Road Price	Rs.12,92,684^*	Rs.21,78,130^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1497	1498
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

Kia Carens
Premium Opt
11.12 Lakh^*
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Skoda Slavia
Monte Carlo DSG
18.84 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Premium Opt	Monte Carlo DSG
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.12,92,684^*	Rs.21,78,130^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.25,387/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.41,454/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.53,675	Rs.82,090
User Rating	4.4 Based on 521 Reviews	-
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Basic Information

Variant

Premium Opt

Monte Carlo DSG

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.12,92,684^*

Rs.21,78,130^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.25,387/month

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Rs.41,454/month

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Insurance

Rs.53,675

Rs.82,090

User Rating

4.4

Based on 521 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream	1.5 TSI Turbo
Displacement (cc)	1497	1498
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113bhp@6300rpm	147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143.8Nm@4500rpm	250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	No	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	7 Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream

1.5 TSI Turbo

Displacement (cc)

1497

1498

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

113bhp@6300rpm

147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

143.8Nm@4500rpm

250Nm@1600-3500rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Manual

Automatic

Gearbox

6-Speed

7 Speed

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	174	-

Fuel & Performance

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
Front Brake Type	Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Disc	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	174	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	-
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	15	16

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4540	4552
Width (mm)	1800	1752
Height (mm)	1708	1507
Wheel Base (mm)	2780	2651
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	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	No	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	No	-
Parking Sensors	Rear	-
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	No	-
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	No	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Massage Seats	No	Rear
Memory Function Seats	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	No	-
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Drive Modes	No	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Voice assisted sunroof	No	-
Drive Mode Types	No	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Flip Key	-
Ventilated Seats	No	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	No	-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	No	-
Glove Box	Yes	-
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	4.2	10.25
Upholstery	Semi-Leatherette	-

Interior

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	Brilliant SilverLava BlueCappuccino BeigeArctic SilverCarbon SteelDeep BlackShimla GreenSteel GreyCandy WhiteCherry Red+5 MoreSlavia Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
LED DRLs	No	-
LED Headlamps	No	-
LED Taillights	No	-
LED Fog Lamps	No	-
Fog Lights	No	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	No	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Manual	-
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	-
Wheels Type	Steel with Cover	-
Exterior Camera	Rear View Camera	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	-
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	15	16

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
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	3	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	5	5
Safety Airbags	Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain	-

Safety

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	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	No	-
Google / Alexa Connectivity	No	Yes
Save Route/Place	No	-
SOS Button	No	-
RSA	No	-
Over Speeding Alert	No	-
Remote AC On/Off	No	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	8	10.1
Android Auto	Wireless	Wireless
Apple Car Play	Wireless	Wireless
No. of Speakers	4	-
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Tweeter	2	-
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	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
Skoda Slavia
- Looks Elegant: Has sleek lighting, sharp alloys, and a premium-looking silhouette
- Fun-to-drive: Regardless of the engine you pick, you get an exciting performance
- Handles Beautifully: Takes sharp corners with no effort and delivers a sporty driving experience

Kia Carens
- No automatic transmission
- Higher variants have been discontinued due to new Carens Clavis
Skoda Slavia
- Interior Quality: Some elements like the strip on the dashboard still squeak and feel cheap
- Feature misses: Rear sun shades and Level 2 ADAS have still not been added

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