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KIA Carens vs Honda Elevate

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Carens or Honda Elevate? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Carens and Elevate. KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.10.52 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT and Honda Elevate Price starts at Rs.11.69 Lakh (ex-showroom) for SV 1.5L i-VTEC Petrol 5 MT. KIA Carens is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power whereas Honda Elevate is a 4 cylinder, 1498 cc Engine can generate 119.35 bhp @6600 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Carens provides a mileage of 15.7 kmpl (base model), and Elevate has a mileage of 15.31 kmpl (base model).

Carens vs Elevate

Key HighlightsKIA CarensHonda Elevate
PriceRs.10.52 LakhRs.11.69 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1498 cc
Power113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm119.35 bhp @6600 rpm
Mileage/Range15.7 kmpl15.31 kmpl
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KIA Carens Premium 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT car
Premium 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT
Rs. 10.52 Lakh
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Honda Elevate SV 1.5L i-VTEC Petrol 5 MT car
SV 1.5L i-VTEC Petrol 5 MT
Rs. 11.69 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
12.19 Lakh
Price Breakup
13.54 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.3
4.1
Boot Space (Litres)
216 Litres
458 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1498 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
119.35 bhp @6600 rpm
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Exterior

Sunroof
Power Windows
power_windows
Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs
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Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
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Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
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Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Tailgate Release
Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED headlight
check
Projector headlight
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

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

Instrumentation

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

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Voice Command
Infotainment Screen
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Multifunction Display
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Bluetooth Compatibility
Integrated Music System
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Speakers
AM/FM Radio
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USB Compatibility
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Wireless Charger

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited Kms
3 Years or 10000000 KMS

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1497 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.5
1.5 i-VTEC with VTC
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Gears
6 Gears
Power
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
119.35 bhp @6600 rpm
Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
145 Nm @ 4300 rpm
Fast Charging
-
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
16 kmpl
15.31 kmpl
Top Speed
120 kmph
160 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

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

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
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
check
ASR / Traction Control
check
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
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Rear Middle Head Rest
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4540 mm
4312 mm
Width
1800 mm
1790 mm
Height
1708 mm
1650 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2650 mm
Ground Clearance
195 mm
220 mm
No. of Seats
7
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
40 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.8 Litres
3 Litres
Boot Space
216 Litres
458 Litres
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
1206 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
  • Comes equipped with the popular VTEC engine.
  • Provides utmost comfort in the cabin.
  • It has LEVEL 2 ADAS for added safety.
  • It is one of the biggest in dimensions compared to its rivals.
  • Boot space is the best in the segment with 458L on offer.
  • The CVT gearbox is smooth with shifts.
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
  • It misses on the Hybrid/diesel engine which the competition offers
  • Lacks some premium features like ventilated seats, and a 360-degree camera.
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Carens and Honda Elevate

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. Elevate has 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, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera.

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, Elevate is an with doors and seats ,40 Litres fuel tank capacity, 458 Litres boot space, 220 mm ground clearance.It has 1650 mm height, 4312 mm length, 1790 mm width, and 1206 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

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

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KIA Carens and Honda Elevate 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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