Tata Altroz Racer vs Kia Carens

Should you buy Tata Altroz Racer or Kia Carens? 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. Tata Altroz Racer price starts at Rs 9.50 Lakh ex-showroom for R1 (Petrol) and Kia Carens price starts Rs 10.60 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium (Petrol). Altroz Racer has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Altroz Racer has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Carens has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Altroz Racer Vs Carens

Key Highlights	Tata Altroz Racer	Kia Carens
On Road Price	Rs.12,71,858^*	Rs.22,64,574^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1199	1482
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Tata Altroz Racer
Rs11 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens
Rs19.70 Lakh^*
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Tata Altroz Racer
R3
11 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens
X-Line DCT
19.70 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	R3	X-Line DCT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.12,71,858^*	Rs.22,64,574^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.24,212/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.44,011/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.43,498	Rs.71,155
User Rating	4.5 Based on 68 Reviews	4.4 Based on 464 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.3,367.4
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

X-Line DCT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.12,71,858^*

Rs.22,64,574^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.24,212/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.44,011/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.43,498

Rs.71,155

User Rating

4.5

Based on 68 Reviews

4.4

Based on 464 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.3,367.4

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.2 L Turbo Petrol	Smartstream T-GDi
Displacement (cc)	1199	1482
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	118.35bhp@5500rpm	157.81bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	170Nm@1750- 4000rpm	253Nm@1500-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	Direct Injection	GDi
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	7-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.2 L Turbo Petrol

Smartstream T-GDi

Displacement (cc)

1199

1482

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

118.35bhp@5500rpm

157.81bhp@5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	18	15
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	37	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	174
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage Highway (kmpl)

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

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 & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	5	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	174
Tyre Size	185/60 R16	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	16	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	16	16
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3990	4540
Width (mm)	1755	1800
Height (mm)	1523	1708
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	165	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2501	2780
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	345	210
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	No
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Xpress Cool	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, Easy Push Retractable Tray & Cup Holder, 2nd & 3rd Row Cup Holders with Cooling Function, Solar Glass - UV Cut, All windows auto up/down safety with Voice recognition, Auto Anti-glare (ECM) Inside Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Controls, Walk-in Lever, Dashcam With Dual Camera, Driving Rear View Monitor with button
Massage Seats	-	No
Memory Function Seats	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	All
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Drive Modes	-	3
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Sunblind	-	Yes
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	No
Voice assisted sunroof	Yes	Yes
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Drive Mode Types	-	NORMAL\|ECO\|SPORT
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	No
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	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	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	-	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Additional Features	Ambient Lighting on Dashboard	D-Cut Steering Wheel with Carens Logo, New Distinct Black High Gloss Dashboard with Spatial Print, Xclusive Two Tone Black and splendid Sage Green Interiors, Premium Head Lining, Inside Door Handle Hyper Silver Metallic Paint, Luggage Board, Leatherette Wrapped Door Trims, Rear Doors Spot Lamp with Kia Logo Projection
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	10.25
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette
Ambient Light Colour	-	64
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	Pure Grey Black RoofOrange/BlackAvenue White Black RoofAltroz Racer Colours	Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlMatte GraphiteImperial BlueGravity Gray+4 MoreCarens Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	-
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	No
Roof Rails	No	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	Sporty Exhaust	Body Colored Front & Rear Bumper, Wheel Arch and Side Moldings (black), Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Black high glossy Surround Accents, Rear Bumper Garnish - Black high glossy with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Rear Skid Plate - ABP Color, Beltline - Chrome, Black high glossy Side Door Garnish, Body Colored Outisde Door Handles, Roof Rail Black Glossy, Crown Jewel LED Headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs with integrated turn signal, Ice Cube LED Fog Lamps, Dual Tone Crystal Cut Alloys with Black gloss centre cap
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Single Pane	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Electronic	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	185/60 R16	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

Pure Grey Black RoofOrange/BlackAvenue White Black RoofAltroz Racer Colours

Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense Red+4 MoreCarens Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

MUVAll MUV 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
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
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	With Guidedlines
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	All Windows
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	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
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	Yes	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Save Route/Place	-	Yes
SOS Button	Yes	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Valet Mode	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	-	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
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.25	10.25
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	8
Rear Entertainment System	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	HD Touchscreen Navigation with Next Generation Kia Connect, Smart Pure Air Purifier with Virus and Bacteria Protection, Multiple Power Sockets with 5 C-Type Ports, BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers, Wireless Charger with Cooling Function
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	4	-
Rear Touchscreen	-	Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size	-	10.1 inch
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Tata Altroz Racer
- Lots of usable power for overtakes
- Highway touring ability is excellent
- Ride and handling balance is very sporty, yet comfortable.
- New features like the larger touchscreen, 360 degree camera and ventilated seats work really well.
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 Altroz Racer
- Performance is not exciting or quick
- Exhaust note is not loud enough to feel sporty
- The Racer cosmetic tweaks like the racing lines look a bit overdone.
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

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Rs.10.60 - 19.70 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Tata Altroz Racer and Kia Carens?

A ) Tata Altroz Racer price starts at ₹ 9.50 Lakh & Kia Carens price starts at ₹ 10.60 Lakh in New Delhi. Tata Altroz Racer is cheaper between these two cars.

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