Kia Carens Vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 10.99 Lakh

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Kia Carens Vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Carens Vs Ertiga on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

Carens Vs Ertiga – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Maruti Suzuki Ertiga in New Delhi starts at ₹ 8.8 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 12.94 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Petrol+CNG version of the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga costs ₹ 10.76 Lakh, whereas the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Petrol+CNG top-end costs ₹ 11.83 Lakh. On the other hand, Kia Carens price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 10.99 Lakh. The base Diesel model of the Kia Carens costs ₹ 12.77 Lakh.

Summary	Kia Carens	Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
Price	₹ 10.99 Lakh	₹ 8.8 Lakh
Manufacturer	Kia	Maruti Suzuki
Body Type	MUV	MUV
Mileage	16.20 KM/L	19.01 KM/L
Power	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm bhp	102 bhp @6000 rpm bhp
Engine	1497 CC	1462 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Carens Vs Ertiga – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga base Petrol engine returns 19 KM/L, whereas the base diesel returns 26 KM/L. The Kia Carens base Petrol returns 16 KM/L, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 21 KM/L of fuel efficiency.

Carens Vs Ertiga – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga gets 102 bhp @6000 rpm bhp Petrol engine and 87 bhp @ 5500 rpm bhp Petrol+CNG engine, whereas the Kia Carens comes in 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm bhp Petrol engine and 115 bhp @ 4000 rpm bhp Diesel engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Smartstream G1.5T	K15C Smart Hybrid
Displacement (CC)	1497 CC	1462 CC
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Power	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	102 bhp @6000 rpm
Torque	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	139 Nm @4300 rm
Top Speed	170	170
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph	12.0	13.2
No. of gears	6	5
Drive Train	FWD	2WD
Turbocharger
Emissions Standard	BS6	Manual

Dimensions & Weight

Length	4540 mm	4435 mm
Width	1800 mm	1735 mm
Height	1708 mm	1690 mm
Wheelbase	2780 mm	2740 mm
Ground Clearance	195 mm	185 mm
Kerb Weight	1290 KG	1175 KG

Capacity

Boot Space	216 L	209 L
No. of Doors	5	5
No. of Rows	3	3
Seating Capacity	7	7
Fuel tank Capacity	45.0	45.0

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI	16.20 KM/L	19.01 KM/L
Mileage - City	19.00 KM/L	18.00 KM/L
Mileage - Highway	21.00 KM/L	20.50 KM/L

Suspension Brakes & Steering

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut With Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut & Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle With Coil Spring	Torsion Beam & Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Steering Type	Electric	Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustability	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt

Tyres & Wheels

Wheel Type	Steel Rims	Steel Wheels With Center Cap
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre Size	195 / 65 R15	185/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size	195 / 65 R15	185/65 R15
Spare Wheel Type	Steel	Steel
Spare Wheel Size	215/60 R16	185/65 R15

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic	Manual
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Yes
Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	No
Third Row AC Zone	Yes	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Climate Control	Yes	No
Paddle Shift	Yes	No
Idle Start/Stop Button	No	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Power Windows	Yes	No
Keyless Entry	Yes	No
Push Start Stop Button	Yes	No
Remote Engine Start	Yes	No
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	No
Steering Mounted Audio	Yes	No
Cooled Glovebox	No	No
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	No
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	No
Electric Tailgate	No	No
Adjustable ORVMs	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Rear Headrests	-	-
Power Outlets 12V	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charger	Yes	No

Locks & Security

Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 Way Manual	Manual
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
Rear Armrest	Yes	No
Front Armrest	Yes	No
Folding Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Split Rear Seat	Yes	60:40 Split
Front Seatback Pockets	Yes	No
Headrests	Yes	Front And Rear
Ventilated Seats	Yes	No
Seat Memory Function	No	No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes

Safety & Security

No. of Airbags
Driver Airbags	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbags	Yes	Yes
Side Airbags	Yes	Yes
Rear Side Airbag	No	No
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	Yes	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	No
Traction Control	No	Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring	Yes	No
Lane Assist	Yes	No
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	No
Auto Emergency Braking	Yes	No
Driver Drowsiness Detection	Yes	No
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	No
Parking Sensors	Rear	Yes
Speed Alert System	Yes	Yes
Parking Assistance	Yes	No
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Dashcam	Yes	No
Electric ORVM Heating	Yes	No

Lights

Automatic Headlamps	Yes	No
Light Type	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)	LED	No
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	No
Fog Lamps	LED	No
Ambient Lighting	Yes	No
Automatic High Beam Assist	Yes	No
Follow-Me-Home Headlamps	Yes	No
Cornering Lights	Yes	No
Cabin Lamps	Yes	Front And Rear

Exterior Features

Sunroof	Yes	No
Roof Rails	Yes	No
Shark Fin Antenna	Yes	No
Body-Coloured ORVMs	Yes	Yes
Chrome Accents	Yes	No
ORVM Adjustments	Yes	Manual
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Skid Plates	Yes	No
Side Steps	Yes	No

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analog
Trip Meter	Digital	Yes
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Clock	Digital	Yes
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	No	No
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Shift Indicator	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Analog
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes

Entertainment

Infotainment System	Yes	No
Touchscreen Display Size	8 Inch	No
Audio System	Yes	Basic
Speakers	6 Speaker	No
Tweeters	No	No
Subwoofer	No	No
GPS Navigation	Yes	No
Voice Commands	Yes	No
Smartphone Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth Support	Yes	No
USB Support	Yes	No
AUX Compatibility	No	No
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)	No	No
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	No	No
Radio	Yes	No

Advanced Features

Connected Car Technology	Yes	No
Over-The-Air Updates (OTA)	Yes	No
Geofencing	No	No
Digital Key	Yes	No
AI Voice Assistance	Yes	No
Auto Park Assist	Yes	No
Autonomous Driving Level	Level 2	No
SOS Button	Yes	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Type Battery Warranty	1 Year / Unlimited Km	2 Years / 40,000 Km
Type Manufacturer Warranty	3 Years / Unlimited Km	3 Years / 1,00,000 Km

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