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KIA Carens vs Citroen Aircross

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Carens or Citroen Aircross? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Carens and Aircross. KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.10.52 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT and Citroen Aircross Price starts at Rs.8.49 Lakh (ex-showroom) for You 5 Seater. KIA Carens is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power whereas Citroen Aircross is a 3 cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 108.62bhp@5500rpm power. In terms of mileage, Carens provides a mileage of 15.7 kmpl (base model), and Aircross has a mileage of 18.5 kmpl (base model).

Carens vs Aircross

Key HighlightsKIA CarensCitroen Aircross
PriceRs.10.52 LakhRs.8.49 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1199 cc
Power113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm108.62bhp@5500rpm
Mileage/Range15.7 kmpl18.5 kmpl
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KIA Carens Premium 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT car
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
12.19 Lakh
Price Breakup
9.50 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.3
4.2
Boot Space (Litres)
216 Litres
444 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1199 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
108.62bhp@5500rpm
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Exterior

Sunroof Type
-
Sunroof
Power Windows
power_windows
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Adjustable ORVMs
check
Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
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Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Internal
Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
check
LED headlight
Projector headlight
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Macpherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum
Wheels
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
195/65 R15
215/60 R17
Rear Tyre Size
195/65 R15
215/60 R17
Turning Radius
10.2 meters
5.4 meters
Tyre Size Spare
195/65 R15
205/65 R16
Wheels Size
R15
R17

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
check
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Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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Fuel level guage
Analogue
-
Gear Indicator
check
Shift Indicator
check
check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
check
check

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
check
Android Auto
check
Voice Command
Infotainment Screen
check
Multifunction Display
check
Touchscreen Size
-
10 Inch
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
Gesture Control
-
Integrated Music System
check
Speakers
-
AM/FM Radio
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USB Compatibility
check
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Wireless Charger

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited Kms
2 Years/40000 kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1497 cc
1199 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.5
PURETECH 110
No. of Cylinders
4
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Gears
6 Gears
Power
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
108.62bhp@5500rpm
Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
190 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
16 kmpl
18.5 kmpl
Top Speed
120 kmph
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Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seats Type
AC
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check
Rear AC Vents
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Automatic climate control
Heater
check
check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
Power Steering
check
check
Adjustable steering
check
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Leather streering wheels
Drive Modes
3
Keyless Entry

Safety

NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
Not Tested
Airbags
6
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
check
ASR / Traction Control
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
check
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4540 mm
4323 mm
Width
1800 mm
1796 mm
Height
1708 mm
1665 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2671 mm
Ground Clearance
195 mm
200 mm
No. of Seats
7
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.8 Litres
3.5 Litres
Boot Space
216 Litres
444 Litres
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
1195 kg
Body Type
MUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • It offers 3 engine options to suit various needs
  • The Carens offers a premium cabin feel with 6 & 7 seater option
  • It comes with features like a ventilated seat, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, an electric sunroof, wireless charging, automatic climate control and others
  • The safety kit includes 6 airbags, all-4 disc brakes, ESP, ABS, VSM, and others
  • The space inside the cabin is sufficient to carry big families
  • The six-seater variant comes with second-row captain seats for enhanced comfort
  • The ride quality of the Carens is impressive, despite being a long vehicle it gives normal car-like road manners
  • The one-touch topple-down second-row seats give easy access to the third-row
  • Availability of automatic transmission in all three powertrain options
  • It Looks muscular & offers a strong road presence
  • The Flexi-pro seating with a removable third row increases the utility factor
  • The C3 Aircross offers excellent ride quality which will keep the occupants comfortable
  • The turbo-petrol engine is peppy & fuel-efficient as well
  • It offers a massive 511 liters of boot space
  • Comes with a good number of features such as a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, TPMS, connected features, a 7-inch digital cluster, and more
  • Offers a lot of customization options directly from the factory
Cons
  • The pricing of the top-spec variant is too high
  • Six-seater configuration is available in the top-spec variants only
  • The third row feels a little crammed mostly suitable for kids
  • The positioning of the air purifier eats up the kneeroom of the second-row passenger behind the driver
  • The reliability of the DCT gearbox is a question
  • It misses on some features such as a 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof, and some others
  • The diesel engine does not offer a proper manual gearbox, it comes with an iMT unit
  • A single powertrain is on offer, with no option for diesel or hybrid
  • The third row is suitable for kids only, fitting an adult might be difficult
  • The audio quality is a bit low with 4 speakers and 2 tweeters
  • The use of hard plastic in the interior shows evident cost-cutting
  • Features like automatic climate control, wireless charging, sunroof, cruise control, and others are missing
  • Citroen is a new brand in India and the sales and service network is still limited
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Safety

Carens comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. Aircross has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Child Safety Lock, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

Carens has doors and seats. It is an with 216 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 195 mm. It is 1800 mm wide, 1708 mm high and 4540 mm long. It has 1535 kg kerb weight and 2780 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Aircross is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 444 Litres boot space, 200 mm ground clearance.It has 1665 mm height, 4323 mm length, 1796 mm width, and 1195 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

KIA Carens comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Aircross comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission.

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KIA Carens and Citroen Aircross Owner Reviews

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    • BK
      Birendra Kumar
      1 Month ago
      4.7
      This car is very special in all three rows. Boot space is best among all the seven seated cars. Wheel size seems smaller. It should be at least 17". Seat cushioning should be improved.
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      VINIT
      4 Month ago
      5.0
      Excellent car featured and comfortable to drive. So adjustable and best at 21 km/p.
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      Pradeep
      9 Month ago
      5.0
      KIA Carens is the best car. Good mileage for the diesel variant. Good look. Excellent off-road and in-city performance.
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      Aswanth
      9 Month ago
      5.0
      Good car but mileage is not good. Rest everything is fantastic especially space is very good. You can feel comfortable everywhere inside the car and AC cooling is very nice.
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    • A
      Aadil
      9 Month ago
      4.3
      Good car for family and 7 seater comfortable for family I like this car so much I can buy the next month in diesel engine.
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