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Kia Carens Vs Maruti Suzuki XL6 comparison

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₹ 10.99 Lakh
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Kia Carens Vs Maruti Suzuki XL6 Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Carens Vs XL6 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 XL6 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Maruti Suzuki XL6 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 11.52 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 14.48 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Petrol+CNG version of the Maruti Suzuki XL6 costs ₹ 12.43 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.

SummaryKia CarensMaruti Suzuki XL6
Price₹ 10.99 Lakh₹ 11.52 Lakh
ManufacturerKiaMaruti Suzuki
Body TypeMUVMUV
Mileage16.20 KM/L20.97 KM/L
Power113 bhp @ 6300 rpm bhp102 bhp @ 6000 rpm bhp
Engine1497 CC1462 CC
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol

Carens Vs XL6 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Maruti Suzuki XL6 base Petrol engine returns 20 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 XL6 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Maruti Suzuki XL6 gets 102 bhp @ 6000 rpm bhp Petrol engine and 87 bhp @ 6000 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 G1.5T1.5-litre, K15C Series, Dual Jet, Dual VVT Petrol Engine
Displacement (CC) 1497 CC1462 CC
No. of Cylinders 44
Power 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm102 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm139 Nm @ 4300 rpm
Top Speed 170170
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph 12.013.0
No. of gears 65
Drive Train FWD2WD
Turbocharger
Emissions Standard BS6BS 6

Dimensions & Weight

Length 4540 mm4445 mm
Width 1800 mm1775 mm
Height 1708 mm1700 mm
Wheelbase 2780 mm2740 mm
Ground Clearance 195 mm180 mm
Kerb Weight 1290 KG1180 KG

Capacity

Boot Space 216 L209 L
No. of Doors 55
No. of Rows 33
Seating Capacity 76
Fuel tank Capacity 45.045.0

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI 16.20 KM/L20.97 KM/L
Mileage - City 19.00 KM/L18.00 KM/L
Mileage - Highway 21.00 KM/L20.00 KM/L

Suspension Brakes & Steering

Front Suspension McPherson Strut With Coil SpringMacPherson Strut & Coil Spring
Rear Suspension Coupled Torsion Beam Axle With Coil SpringTorsion Beam & Coil Spring
Front Brake Type DiscVentilated Disc
Rear Brake Type DiscLeading & Trailing Drum
Steering Type ElectricPower Steering
Steering Adjustability Tilt & TelescopicTilt & Telescopic

Tyres & Wheels

Wheel Type Steel RimsAlloy Wheels
Tyre Type TubelessTubeless
Front Tyre Size 195 / 65 R15185/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size 195 / 65 R15185/65 R15
Spare Wheel Type SteelSteel
Spare Wheel Size 215/60 R16195/60 R16

Comfort & Convenience

Air ConditionerAutomaticAuto
Front ACSingle Zone, Common Fan Speed ControlYes
Rear ACVents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed ControlYes
Third Row AC ZoneYesYes
HeaterYesYes
Climate ControlYesYes
Paddle ShiftYesYes
Idle Start/Stop ButtonNoYes
Cruise ControlYesYes
Power WindowsYesYes
Keyless EntryYesYes
Push Start Stop ButtonYesYes
Remote Engine StartYesYes
Hands-Free TailgateNoNo
Steering Mounted AudioYesYes
Cooled GloveboxNoNo
Rain Sensing WipersYesNo
Automatic HeadlampsYesYes
Electric TailgateNoNo
Adjustable ORVMsYesYes
Adjustable Rear Headrests--
Power Outlets 12VYesYes
Wireless Phone ChargerYesYes
Sunshadecross-
Surround Cooling Technologycross-

Locks & Security

Engine ImmobilizerYesYes
Central LockingYesYes
Speed Sensing Door LockYesYes
Child Safety LockYesYes

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment8 Way ManualManual
Front Passenger Seat AdjustmentManualManual
Seat UpholsteryLeatheretteFabric
Rear ArmrestYesYes
Front ArmrestYesYes
Folding Rear SeatYesYes
Split Rear SeatYesYes
Front Seatback PocketsYesYes
HeadrestsYesYes
Ventilated SeatsYesYes
Seat Memory FunctionNoNo
ISOFIX Child Seat MountsYesYes

Safety & Security

No. of Airbagsticktick
Driver AirbagsYesYes
Passenger AirbagsYesYes
Side AirbagsYesYes
Rear Side AirbagNoNo
Curtain AirbagYesYes
Knee AirbagsYesNo
ABSYesYes
Electronic Brakeforce DistributionYesYes
Electronic Stability ProgramYesYes
Day & Night Rear View MirrorYesYes
Hill Hold ControlYesNo
Hill AssistYesYes
Hill Descent ControlYesNo
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)YesYes
Traction ControlNoYes
Blind Spot MonitoringYesNo
Lane AssistYesNo
Forward Collision WarningYesNo
Auto Emergency BrakingYesNo
Driver Drowsiness DetectionYesNo
Child Seat Anchor PointsYesNo
Parking SensorsRearYes
Speed Alert SystemYesYes
Parking AssistanceYesNo
Speed Sensing Auto Door LockYesNo
DashcamYesNo
Electric ORVM HeatingYesNo
Entry Assistent Lampcross-
ISOFIX-tick

Lights

Automatic HeadlampsYesYes
Light TypeLEDLED
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)LEDLED
Turn Indicators on ORVMYesYes
Fog LampsLEDYes
Ambient LightingYesNo
Automatic High Beam AssistYesNo
Follow-Me-Home HeadlampsYesYes
Cornering LightsYesNo
Cabin LampsYesYes
LED Daytime Running Lamps -tick
LED Tail & Brake Lights-tick

Exterior Features

SunroofYesYes
Roof RailsYesYes
Shark Fin AntennaYesYes
Body-Coloured ORVMsYesNo
Chrome AccentsYesNo
ORVM AdjustmentsYesYes
Rear SpoilerYesNo
Skid PlatesYesNo
Side StepsYesNo

Instrumentation

Instrument ClusterDigitalDigital /MID
Trip MeterDigitalYes
Average Fuel Efficiency IndicatorYesYes
Average SpeedYesYes
ClockDigitalYes
Low Fuel WarningYesYes
Door Ajar WarningYesYes
Adjustable Cluster BrightnessNoNo
Gear IndicatorYesYes
Shift IndicatorYesYes
TachometerDigitalYes
Seat Belt WarningYesYes

Entertainment

Infotainment SystemYesYes
Touchscreen Display Size8 Inch7 Inch
Audio SystemYesYes
Speakers6 Speakertick
TweetersNoNo
SubwooferNoNo
GPS NavigationYesYes
Voice CommandsYesYes
Smartphone ConnectivityAndroid Auto & Apple CarPlayAndroid Auto & CarPlay
Bluetooth SupportYesYes
USB SupportYesYes
AUX CompatibilityNoYes
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)NoNo
Heads-Up Display (HUD)NoNo
RadioYesYes

Advanced Features

Connected Car TechnologyYesYes
Over-The-Air Updates (OTA)YesYes
GeofencingNoNo
Digital KeyYesNo
AI Voice AssistanceYesNo
Auto Park AssistYesNo
Autonomous Driving LevelLevel 2No
SOS ButtonYesNo

Manufacturer Warranty

Type Battery Warranty1 Year / Unlimited Km6 Years/1,60,000 Km
Type Manufacturer Warranty3 Years / Unlimited Km3-year/1,00,000 Km

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