New Maruti XL6 vs Maruti Ertiga vs Kia Carens: Spec Comparison

Published On Apr 24, 2022 01:09 PM By Sonny for Maruti XL6

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The XL6 and Ertiga have been given a significant update. Let’s see how they stack up against each other and the Carens

Both of Maruti’s MPVs, the Ertiga and XL6, have been facelifted and updated. They now have a new engine, a new automatic transmission and a set of additional features. These updates make them better equipped to compete against the likes of the Kia Carens. Let’s see how these 2022 models fare against each other in a detailed spec comparison:

Dimensions

Measurements	Maruti XL6	Maruti Ertiga	Kia Carens
Length	4445mm	4395mm	4540mm
Width	1775mm	1735mm	1800mm
Height	1755mm	1690mm	1708mm
Wheelbase	2740mm	2740mm	2780mm

Since the design changes to the XL6 and Ertiga have been quite minimal, their proportions are mostly unchanged. The Carens is longer and wider than both but the tallest model here is the XL6.

Engine and Transmission

Specs	Maruti XL6	Maruti Ertiga	Kia Carens
Engine	1.5-litre with mild-hybrid	1.5-litre with mild-hybrid	1.5-litre/ 1.4-litre turbo
Power	103PS	103PS	115PS/ 140PS
Torque	137Nm	137Nm	144Nm/ 242Nm
Transmission	5-speed MT/ 6-speed AT	5-speed MT/ 6-speed AT	6-speed MT/ 6-speed MT, 7-speed DCT
Fuel efficiency	20.97kmpl/ 20.27kmpl	20.51kmpl/ 20.3kmpl	15.7kmpl/ 16.2kmpl, 16.5kmpl

2022 XL6 Powertrain

The XL6 and Ertiga are now offered with Maruti’s latest-gen 1.5-litre K15C petrol engine. It now gets a 6-speed torque converter automatic in place of the 4-speed automatic. The Maruti engine with mild-hybrid tech is far more efficient than the more powerful engines of the Kia Carens. The Carens offers both its petrol engines with a manual gearbox but only the turbocharged unit gets an automatic option.

Kia’s MPV is also the only one here to get the choice of a 1.5-litre diesel engine as well.

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Feature Highlights

	Maruti XL6	Maruti Ertiga	Kia Carens
Exterior	Dual tone 16-inch alloy wheels Quad chamber LED headlamps with LED DRLs Smoke Grey LED taillamps Roof rails	Halogen projector headlamps LED taillamps 15-inch two-tone alloy wheels	16-inch diamond cut alloys LED headlamps and taillamps LED DRLs Roof rails
Interior	Leatherette seats Captain seats in the 2nd row 2nd row seats with one touch recline and tumble 3rd row seats with 50:50 split Front overhead console	Dual-tone interior Fabric upholstery 2nd row 60:40 split with one touch recline and slide Leather-wrapped steering wheel Sliding front armrest Dashboard with metallic teak-wooden finish	Leatherette upholstery Ambient lighting 2nd row one-touch electric tumble Optional 2nd row captain seats 3rd row 50:50 split folding seats with reclining and full flat folding
Comfort and convenience	Multi-information display Auto AC Ventilated front seats Cruise control Auto headlamps Engine push-button start stop with smart key Suzuki Connect Paddle shifters (AT)	Multi-information display Auto AC Engine push-button start stop Cruise control Auto headlamps 12V power sockets in all rows Auto headlamps Paddle shifters (AT)	10.25-inch digital instrument cluster Wireless smartphone charger Ventilated front seats Automatic climate control Smart key remote engine start Cruise control Connected car tech Paddle shifters (AT)
Infotainment	7-inch touchscreen 6-speakers Steering mounted controls Android Auto and Apple CarPlay	7-inch touchscreen 6-speakers Steering mounted audio controls Android Auto and Apple CarPlay	10.25-inch touchscreen Premium Bose 9-speaker system Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Steering mounted audio controls
Safety	4 airbags ESP Tyre pressure monitor ISOFIX child seat anchorage Hill hold assist LED front fog lamps ABS with EBD 360-degree camera	4 airbags ESP Hill hold assist ISOFIX child seat anchorage ABS with EBD Rear parking camera Front fog lamps	6 airbags ESC Vehicle stability management Hill assist control Tyre pressure monitoring system Front and rear parking sensors ISOFIX child seat anchorage Rear parking camera

2022 Maruti XL6

The Maruti Suzuki XL6 is strictly a six-seater and the Ertiga is a seven-seater ony. Meanwhile, the Kia Carens is primarily a seven-seater and offers the option of a seven-seater layout in the top variant.

The XL6 has become a far more premium MPV after its updates. Its feature-set now includes four airbags, ventilated front seats and connected car tech with remote vehicle controls. It also gets a segment-first feature in the form of a 360-degree camera.

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Kia’s offering is still the most premium model here. The Carens offers six airbags, hill assist control, ESC and ISOFIX as standard. It also gets a digital driver’s display, large central display, and a premium sound system.

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While the Ertiga is not as well-equipped as the other two MPVs here, it still covers all the basic comforts. It has a touchscreen infotainment system with connected car tech, rear parking camera, one-touch tumble in the second row, cruise control and Auto AC. The safety kit has been updated to include four airbags and an electronic stability program.

Price

	Maruti XL6	Maruti Ertiga	Kia Carens
Price range	Rs 11.29 lakh to Rs 14.39 lakh	Rs 8.35 lakh to Rs 11.54 lakh	Rs 9.6 lakh to Rs 17.7 lakh

All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi

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The Maruti Ertiga is the most affordable here. It’s cheaper than the Carens by over a lakh and costs less than the XL6 by around Rs 3 lakh. The Carens is the most expensive option here thanks to its feature-loaded top trims and more powerful petrol engine options.