Kia Carens vs Toyota Taisor

Should you buy Kia Carens or Toyota Taisor? 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 Taisor price starts Rs 7.76 Lakh ex-showroom for E (Petrol). Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Taisor has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carens has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Taisor has a mileage of 28.5 km/kg (Petrol top model).

Carens Vs Taisor

Key Highlights	Kia Carens	Toyota Taisor
On Road Price	Rs.14,65,510^*	Rs.15,04,472^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1482	998
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Kia Carens
Rs12.65 Lakh^*
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Toyota Taisor
Rs13.04 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens
Premium Opt iMT
12.65 Lakh^*
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Toyota Taisor
V Turbo AT Dual Tone
13.04 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Premium Opt iMT	V Turbo AT Dual Tone
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,65,510^*	Rs.15,04,472^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.28,740/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.28,645/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.50,641	Rs.53,587
User Rating	4.4 Based on 477 Reviews	4.4 Based on 80 Reviews
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Basic Information

Premium Opt iMT

V Turbo AT Dual Tone

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,65,510^*

Rs.15,04,472^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.28,740/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.28,645/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.50,641

Rs.53,587

User Rating

4.4

Based on 477 Reviews

4.4

Based on 80 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream T-GDi	1.0L K-Series Turbo
Displacement (cc)	1482	998
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	157.81bhp@5500rpm	98.69bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	253Nm@1500-3500rpm	147.6Nm@2000-4500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	GDi	-
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	6-Speed AT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream T-GDi

1.0L K-Series Turbo

Displacement (cc)

1482

998

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

157.81bhp@5500rpm

98.69bhp@5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	18	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	20
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	37
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
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	-
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	4.9
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	174	-
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	195/60 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

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4540	3995
Width (mm)	1800	1765
Height (mm)	1708	1550
Wheel Base (mm)	2780	2520
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1055-1060
Grossweight (kg)	-	1480
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	216	308
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	-
Trunk Light	No	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	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	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	No	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	-
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	No	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
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	-
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	No	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Drive Modes	No	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Sunblind	Yes	-
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	No	-
Voice assisted sunroof	No	-
Drive Mode Types	No	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front Only
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	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	Indigo Metal Paint Dashboard, Rich Two Tone Black and Beige Interiors with Indigo Accents, Premium Head Lining, Inside Door Handle Hyper Silver Metallic Paint, Luggage Board, Black and Indigo (PVC) Seats	Dual Tone Interior,Chrome Plated Inside Door Handles,Premium Fabric Seat,Flat Bottom Steering Wheel,Rear Parcel Tray,Inside Rear View Mirror (Day/Night) (Auto),Front Footwell light
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	4.2	4.2
Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Ambient Light Colour	No	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Sparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGravity Gray+2 MoreCarens Colours	Enticing SilverCafe White With Midnight BlackGaming GreyLucent OrangeSportin Red With Midnight BlackEnticing Silver With Midnight BlackSportin RedCafe White+3 MoreTaisor Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	-
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	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	-
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
Roof Rails	No	Yes
LED DRLs	No	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 - Black Garnish with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Rear Skid Plate - MIC Black, Beltline - black, Black Side Door Garnish with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Body Colored Outisde Door Handles	Side turn lamp,Toyota signature grille with chrome garnish,Stylish Connected LED Rear Combi lamps(With centre LIT),Skid Plate (Fr & Rr),Wheel arch, Side Door, Underbody Cladding,Roof Garnish,Dual Tone Exterior (In Selected Colours),Body coloured ORVMs with Turn Indicator,UV cut Window Glasses
Fog Lights	No	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	No	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	195/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless & Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	16	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Sparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black Pearl+2 MoreCarens Colours

Enticing SilverCafe White With Midnight BlackGaming GreyLucent OrangeSportin Red With Midnight Black+3 MoreTaisor 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	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	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	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
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	-
Remote Immobiliser	No	-
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	No	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	No	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	No	-
Send POI to Vehicle From App	No	-
Live Weather	No	-
E-Call & I-Call	No	No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	No	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	No	Yes
Save Route/Place	No	-
SOS Button	No	-
RSA	No	-
Over Speeding Alert	No	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	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	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	8	9
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	ARKAMYS Tuning (Surround Sense),Android Auto & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	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 Taisor
- Offers a good balance between ride and handling
- 1-litre turbo-petrol engine is refined, peppy and fun to drive
- Has decent space on the inside for two six footers sitting back to back
- Better warranty package and after sales experience than the Fronx
- Exterior styling good enough to distinguish it from the Fronx

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 Taisor
- Dashboard and colour scheme same as the Fronx
- Few missing features: leatherette seat covers with ventilation and sunroof
- Rear headroom is tight, especially for taller occupants
- Plastic texture on the dashboard could have been better

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