Kia Carens vs Tata Tiago EV

Should you buy Kia Carens or Tata Tiago 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 Tiago EV price starts Rs 7.99 Lakh ex-showroom for XE MR (Electric).

Carens Vs Tiago EV

Key Highlights	Kia Carens	Tata Tiago EV
On Road Price	Rs.15,52,518^*	Rs.11,74,106^*
Range (km)	-	315
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	24
Charging Time	-	3.6H-AC-7.2 kW (10-100%)

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Kia Carens
Rs13.16 Lakh^*
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Tata Tiago EV
Rs11.14 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens
Premium Opt Diesel
13.16 Lakh^*
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Tata Tiago EV
XZ Plus Tech LUX LR
11.14 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Premium Opt Diesel	XZ Plus Tech LUX LR
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.15,52,518^*	Rs.11,74,106^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.30,446/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.22,356/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,141	Rs.41,966
User Rating	4.4 Based on 468 Reviews	4.4 Based on 285 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹0.76/km

Basic Information

Premium Opt Diesel

XZ Plus Tech LUX LR

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.15,52,518^*

Rs.11,74,106^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.30,446/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.22,356/month

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Insurance

Rs.52,141

Rs.41,966

User Rating

4.4

Based on 468 Reviews

4.4

Based on 285 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹0.76/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	3.6H-AC-7.2 kW (10-100%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	24
Motor Type	Not applicable	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114.41bhp@4000rpm	73.75bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	250Nm@1500-2750rpm	114Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Fuel Supply System	CRDi	Not applicable
Turbo Charger	Yes	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	315 km
Range - Tested	Not applicable	214
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium-Ion
Charging Time (A.C)	Not applicable	3.6H-7.2 kW (10-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	58 Min-25 kW (10-80%)
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	3.6H (10-100%)
Charging Options	Not applicable	3.3 kW AC Wall Box \| 7.2 kW AC Wall Box \| 25 kW DC Fast Charger
Charger Type	Not applicable	7.2 kW AC Wall Box
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	Not applicable	8.7H (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
Shock Absorbers Type	-	Hydraulic
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.1
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	174	-
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	-	46.26
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	175/65 R14
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	16	14
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	-	13.43
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)	-	7.18
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	-	29.65
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	No	No
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Shock Absorbers Type

Hydraulic

Steering Type

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4540	3769
Width (mm)	1800	1677
Height (mm)	1708	1536
Wheel Base (mm)	2780	2400
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	216	240
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	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	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	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	No	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	No	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Battery Saver	-	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	Visiting Card Holder (A-Pillar), Tablet Storage in Glovebox, Paper Holder on Driver Side Sunvisors, Lamps Turn Off with Theatre Diing, Front USB C Type 45W, Power Outlet Rear, Parcel Shelf, Auto Diing IRVM, Smart Connected Features(Trip History, Driving Behaviour,Driving Scores Analytics, Feature Usage Analytics, Special Messages on cluster, Share My Location , Find nearest Charging Station, Remote Diagnostics, Check Distance to Empty, Lamp Status, Alerts for Critical Car Parameters, Car Health Dashboard, Charging Status , Time to Full Charge, Charging History, Auto and Manual DTC check, Monthly Health Report, Vehicle Information, Charge Limit Set, Climate Control Setting, Vehicle status - Charge, DTE, Remote Lights ON/OFF)
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	No	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Drive Modes	No	2
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Rear Window Sunblind	Yes	-
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	No	-
Voice assisted sunroof	No	-
Drive Mode Types	No	City \| Sport
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	-
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	-
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	Premium Light Grey & Black Interior Theme, Flat Bottom Steering Wheel, Collapsible Grab Handles, Chrome Inner Door Handle, Knitted Headliner
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	4.2	-
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	Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlMatte GraphiteImperial BlueGravity Gray+4 MoreCarens Colours	Chill Lime With Dual TonePristine WhiteSupernova CoperTeal BlueArizona BlueDaytona Grey+1 MoreTiago EV Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Washer	No	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	No	Yes
Wheel Covers	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	No	-
Rear Spoiler	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	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	No	-
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	Body Coloured Bumper, EV Accents on Humanity Line, Body Coloured Outer Door Handles, Body Coloured Outer Door Handles with Piano Black Strip, Front Fog Bezel with Piano Black Accents, Hyper Style Wheel Cover
Fog Lights	No	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	No	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	Powered
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	175/65 R14
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	16	14
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Exterior

Available Colours

Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense Red+4 MoreCarens Colours

Chill Lime With Dual TonePristine WhiteSupernova CoperTeal BlueArizona Blue+1 MoreTiago EV Colours

Body Type

MUVAll MUV Cars

HatchbackAll Hatchback 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	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	No
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Xenon Headlamps	-	No
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	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	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	No
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	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	No	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	No	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	No	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	No	-
Send POI to Vehicle From App	No	Yes
Live Weather	No	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	No	No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	No	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	No	-
Save Route/Place	No	-
SOS Button	No	Yes
RSA	No	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	No	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	No	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	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	Wireless Phone Projection, Multiple Power Sockets with 5 C-Type Ports	17.78 cm Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMAN, Speed Dependent Volume, Phone Book Access, Audio Streaming, Incoming SMS Notifications and Read-outs, Call Reject with SMS Feature
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	ZConnect
Tweeter	2	4
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 Tiago EV
- One of the most affordable electric four-wheeler you can buy.
- 200kms real-world range is enough for daily commutes
- Sport Mode is fun to drive
- Comfortable ride quality

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 Tiago EV
- Silly misses such as alloy wheels, rear-adjustable headrests.
- Fit and finish could be better
- Latest update doesn't offer leatherette seats and 8-speaker Harman sound system

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Carens and Tata Tiago EV?

A ) Kia Carens price starts at ₹11.41 Lakh & Tata Tiago EV price starts at ₹7.99 Lakh in New Delhi. Tata Tiago EV is cheaper between these two cars.

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