Kia Carens vs Tata Nexon EV

Should you buy Kia Carens or Tata Nexon EV? 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 Tata Nexon EV price starts Rs 12.49 Lakh ex-showroom for Creative Plus MR (Electric).

Carens Vs Nexon EV

Key Highlights	Kia Carens	Tata Nexon EV
On Road Price	Rs.15,56,518^*	Rs.18,17,116^*
Range (km)	-	489
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	46.08
Charging Time	-	40Min-(10-100%)-60kW

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Kia Carens
Rs13.16 Lakh^*
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Tata Nexon EV
Rs17.19 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens
Premium Opt Diesel
13.16 Lakh^*
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Tata Nexon EV
Empowered Plus 45 Red Dark
17.19 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Premium Opt Diesel	Empowered Plus 45 Red Dark
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.15,56,518^*	Rs.18,17,116^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.30,531/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.34,581/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,141	Rs.69,496
User Rating	4.4 Based on 478 Reviews	4.4 Based on 201 Reviews
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹0.94/km

Basic Information

Premium Opt Diesel

Empowered Plus 45 Red Dark

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.15,56,518^*

Rs.18,17,116^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.30,531/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.34,581/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.52,141

Rs.69,496

User Rating

4.4

Based on 478 Reviews

4.4

Based on 201 Reviews

Brochure

Brochure not available

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Running Cost

₹0.94/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	CRDi VGT	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	1493	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Time	Not applicable	40Min-(10-100%)-60kW
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	46.08
Motor Type	Not applicable	Permanent magnet synchronous AC motor
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114.41bhp@4000rpm	148bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	250Nm@1500-2750rpm	215Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Fuel Supply System	CRDi	Not applicable
Turbo Charger	Yes	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	489 km
Battery Warranty	Not applicable	8 Years or 160000 km
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium Ion
Charging Time (A.C)	Not applicable	6H 36Min-(10-100%)-7.2kW
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	40Min-(10-100%)-60kW
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels	Not applicable	4
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	1-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)	Not applicable	6H 36Min-(10-100%)
Charging Options	Not applicable	3.3 kW AC Wall Box, 7.2 kW AC Wall Box, 60kW DC Fast Charger
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	Not applicable	17H 36Min-(10-100%)
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

CRDi VGT

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

1493

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Mileage City (kmpl)	12.6	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	15.58	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	174	-
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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	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.3
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	174	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	8.9 s
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	215/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	16	No
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

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4540	3995
Width (mm)	1800	1802
Height (mm)	1708	1625
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	190
Wheel Base (mm)	2780	2498
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	216	350
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	No	Yes
Air Quality Control	No	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	No	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	No	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	No	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	No	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	No	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	No	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	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, Driving Rear View Monitor W/o Button	Smart Digital Shifter,Smart Digital Steering Wheel,Paddle Shifter for Regen Modes,Express Cooling,Air purifier with AQI sensor & display,Arcade.ev – App Suite
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	No	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Drive Modes	No	3
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Rear Window Sunblind	Yes	-
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	No	-
Voice assisted sunroof	No	Yes
Drive Mode Types	No	Eco-City-Sport
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Vechicle to Vehicle Charging	-	Yes
Vehicle to Load Charging	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	-
Automatic Headlamps	No	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	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	-
Additional Features	Dark Metal Paint Dashbaord, Elite Two Tone Black and Beige Interiors, Premium Head Lining, Inside Door Handle Hyper Silver Metallic Paint, Luggage Board	Leatherette Wrapped Steering Wheel,Charging Indicator in Front Centre Position Lamp
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	4.2	10.25
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
Ambient Light Colour	No	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	Sparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGravity Gray+2 MoreCarens Colours	Pristine White Dual ToneEmpowered Oxide Dual ToneOcean BluePurpalFlame Red Dual ToneDaytona Grey With Black RoofIntensi Teal With Dual Tone+2 MoreNexon EV Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Washer	No	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	No	Yes
Wheel Covers	Yes	No
Alloy Wheels	No	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	No	Yes
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	No	Yes
LED Taillights	No	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	No	-
Additional Features	Digital Radiator Grille with Silver Decor, Body Colored Front & Rear Bumper, Wheel Arch and Side Moldings (black), Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Silver Surround Accents, Rear Bumper Garnish - Silver Garnish with Diamond Kunrling Pattern, Rear Skid Plate - ABP Color, Beltline - black, Black Side Door Garnish with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Body Colored Outisde Door Handles, Roof Rail Metal Paint, Star Map LED DRLs	Smart Digital X Factor,Centre Position Lamp,Sequential Indicators,Frunk,Welcome & Goodbye Sequence in Front & rear DRLs
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	No	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	No	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Electronic	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	215/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	16	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

Sparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black Pearl+2 MoreCarens Colours

Pristine White Dual ToneEmpowered Oxide Dual ToneOcean BluePurpalFlame Red Dual Tone+2 MoreNexon EV Colours

Body Type

MUVAll MUV Cars

SUVAll SUV 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	-
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	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	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
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
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	3	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	5	5
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
Bharat 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	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	No	-
Google / Alexa Connectivity	No	Yes
Save Route/Place	No	-
SOS Button	No	-
RSA	No	-
Over Speeding Alert	No	-
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	No	-
Inbuilt APPs	-	iRA.ev
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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	-
Wireless Phone Charging	No	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	8	12.29
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Rear Entertainment System	No	-
Additional Features	Wireless Phone Projection, Multiple Power Sockets with 5 C-Type Ports	Multiple Voice Assistants (Hey Tata, Siri, Google Assistant),Navigation in Cockpit - Driver View Maps,JBL Cinematic Sound System
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	4
Subwoofer	-	1
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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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
Tata Nexon EV
- Loaded with features: larger 12.3” touchscreen, digital driver’s display, vehicle-to-load charging
- Smoother drive experience: more new EV buyer friendly
- Multiple battery pack options: 30kWh and 40.5kWh
- Real world usable range of upto 300km

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
Tata Nexon EV
- Cramped footwell, lack of storage spaces and cupholders in the glovebox — ergonomics issues persist.
- Rear seat underthigh support in compromised in Long Range variant

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