Kia Carens vs Toyota Innova Crysta

Should you buy Kia Carens or Toyota Innova Crysta? 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 Toyota Innova Crysta price starts Rs 19.99 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.4 GX 8Str (Diesel). Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Innova Crysta has 2393 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carens has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Innova Crysta has a mileage of 9 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Carens Vs Innova Crysta

Key Highlights	Kia Carens	Toyota Innova Crysta
On Road Price	Rs.15,56,518^*	Rs.31,80,717^*
Mileage (city)	12.6 kmpl	9 kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1493	2393
Transmission	Manual	Manual

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Kia Carens
Rs13.16 Lakh^*
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Toyota Innova Crysta
Rs26.82 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens
Premium Opt Diesel
13.16 Lakh^*
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Toyota Innova Crysta
2.4 Zx 7Str
26.82 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Premium Opt Diesel	2.4 Zx 7Str
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.15,56,518^*	Rs.31,80,717^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.30,531/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.60,543/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,141	Rs.1,32,647
User Rating	4.4 Based on 478 Reviews	4.5 Based on 305 Reviews
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Premium Opt Diesel

2.4 Zx 7Str

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.15,56,518^*

Rs.31,80,717^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.30,531/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.60,543/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.52,141

Rs.1,32,647

User Rating

4.4

Based on 478 Reviews

4.5

Based on 305 Reviews

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	CRDi VGT	2.4L Diesel Engine
Displacement (cc)	1493	2393
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114.41bhp@4000rpm	147.51bhp@3400rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	250Nm@1500-2750rpm	343Nm@1400-2800rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	-	DOHC
Fuel Supply System	CRDi	CRDi
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gearbox	6-Speed	5-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	RWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

CRDi VGT

2.4L Diesel Engine

Displacement (cc)

1493

2393

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

114.41bhp@4000rpm

147.51bhp@3400rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	12.6	9
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	15.58	11.33
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	55
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	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.4
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	174	170
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	215/55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	16	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	No	17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	No	17
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4540	4735
Width (mm)	1800	1830
Height (mm)	1708	1795
Wheel Base (mm)	2780	2750
Seating Capacity	7	7
Boot Space (Litres)	216	300
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	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	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
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
Engine Start Stop Button	No	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	With Storage
Luggage Hook And Net	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	Automatic Climate Control With Cool Start and Register Ornament, separate seats with slide & recline, driver seat height adjust, 8-way power adjust driver seat, Option of Perforated Black OR Camel Tan Leather with embossed 'CRYSTA' insignia, smart entry system, easy closer back door, seat back pocket with wood-finish ornament
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	No	-
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	ECO \| POWER
Power Windows	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	Front
Automatic Headlamps	No	Yes
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
Digital Odometer	-	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	Indirect Blue Ambient illumination, Leather Wrap With Silver & Wood Finish Steering Wheel, Speedometer Blue illumination, 3D design with TFT multi information display & illumination control, MID(TFT MID with Drive Information (Fuel Consumption, Cruising Range, Average Speed, Elapsed Time, ECO Drive Indicator & ECO Score, ECO Wallet, Cruise Control Display), Outside Temperature, Audio Display, Phone Caller Display, Warning Message)
Digital Cluster	Yes	Semi
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	4.2	-
Upholstery	Fabric	Leather
Ambient Light Colour	No	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Sparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGravity Gray+2 MoreCarens Colours	SilverPlatinum White PearlAvant Garde BronzeAttitude BlackSuper WhiteInnova Crysta Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Washer	No	-
Rear Window Defogger	No	Yes
Wheel Covers	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	No	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	No	No
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	No	Yes
LED Taillights	No	-
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	New Design Premium Black & Chrome Radiator Grille, Body Coloured, Electric Adjust & Retract, Welcome Lights with Side Turn Indicators, Automatic led Projector, Halogen With Led Clearance lamp
Fog Lights	No	Front & Rear
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	No	No
Boot Opening	Electronic	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	-
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	-
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	215/55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	16	-
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Sparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black Pearl+2 MoreCarens Colours

SilverPlatinum White PearlAvant Garde BronzeAttitude BlackSuper WhiteInnova Crysta Colours

Body Type

MUVAll MUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

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	7
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	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	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	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	No	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	8	8
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	-
Rear Entertainment System	No	-
Additional Features	Wireless Phone Projection, Multiple Power Sockets with 5 C-Type Ports	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	-
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
Toyota Innova Crysta
- One of the most spacious MPVs on sale. Can seat 7 adults with comfort.
- Comes with all necessary features to make the drive comfortable.
- Passenger focused practicality with lots of storage spaces, automatic climate control and rear AC vents with blower controls, rear cup holders and a lot more.
- Bulletproof reliability and efficient diesel engine.
- Rear-wheel drive helps it keep going on difficult road conditions.

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
Toyota Innova Crysta
- No petrol or automatic transmission option.
- Prices have gone up considerably from when the Crysta was first introduced.
- Ride comfort under low load.

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