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KIA Carens vs KIA Seltos

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Carens or KIA Seltos? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Carens and Seltos. KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.10.52 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium 1.5 Petrol MT 7 Str and KIA Seltos Price starts at Rs.10.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 1.5 Petrol HTE MT. KIA Carens is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power whereas KIA Seltos is a 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Carens provides a mileage of 15.7 kmpl (base model), and Seltos has a mileage of 17 kmpl (base model).

Carens vs Seltos

Key HighlightsKIA Carens FaceliftKIA Seltos
PriceRs.10.52 LakhRs.10.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1497 cc
Power113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Mileage/Range15.7 kmpl17 kmpl
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KIA Carens Facelift Premium 1.5 Petrol MT 7 Str car
Premium 1.5 Petrol MT 7 Str
Rs. 10.52 Lakh
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Rs. 10.90 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
12.19 Lakh
Price Breakup
12.63 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.3
4.1
Boot Space (Litres)
216 Litres
433 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1497 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Colors
Images
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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
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
195/65 R15
205 / 65 R16
Rear Tyre Size
195/65 R15
205 / 65 R16
Turning Radius
5.25 meters
5.3 meters
Tyre Size Spare
195/65 R15
205 / 65 R16
Wheels Size
R15
R16

Exterior

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

Instrumentation

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

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Voice Command
Infotainment Screen
check
Multifunction Display
check
check
Bluetooth Compatibility
Integrated Music System
check
check
Speakers
4
AM/FM Radio
check
check
USB Compatibility
check
check
Wireless Charger
Basic Warranty
3 Years or Unlimited KMS
3 Years / Unlimited KMS
Extended Warranty
-
5 Years or unlimited Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1497 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.5
G1.5 MPi
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
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Fast Charging
-
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
16 kmpl
17 kmpl
Top Speed
120 kmph
167 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

AC
check
check
Rear AC Vents
Blower& Vents on Roof & Common Fan Speed Control
Vents Behind Front Armrest
Automatic climate control
Heater
check
check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver Only
Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
Power Steering
check
check
Adjustable steering
check
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
check
Leather streering wheels
Drive Modes
3
3
Keyless Entry
Electronic Parking Brake
Parking Assist

Safety

NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
3 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
6
6
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
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
check
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
check
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
Rear Middle Head Rest

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4540 mm
4365 mm
Width
1800 mm
1800 mm
Height
1708 mm
1620 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance
195 mm
190 mm
No. of Seats
7
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
50 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.8 Litres
4.8 Litres
Boot Space
216 Litres
433 Litres
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
1222 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 offers an appealing design with aggressive front profile and offers segment best dimensions with enough legroom at the rear
  • One of the most feature rich SUV in the segment with some segment first features such as dual-zone climate control, BOSE sound system, electrically-adjustable driver seat, dual 10.25-inch screens, and more
  • Dual-pane panoramic sunroof is available from HTK+ variant
  • It is available with three engine options a NA petrol, a turbocharged petrol and a diesel
  • The interior quality, fit and finish of material makes the cabin more premium
  • Good number of available interior colour options
  • The suspension with 17-inch tyres is soft but not bouncy
  • Fun to drive turbo petrol engine with 160PS of power
  • The DCT and CVT gearbox options are smooth and easy to drive
  • Loaded with good number of safety features such as ADAS Level 2, 6-airbags, TPMS and more
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
  • The base variants misses on features such as LED DRL, telescopic steering, keyless entry and some more
  • The higher variants with 10.25-inch touchscreen misses on wireless connectivity
  • The mid-variants lacks some features such as LED headlamp, electrically adjustable ORVMs and more
  • No automatic transmission in first three variants i.e. HTE, HTK, & HTK+
  • The top-spec GTX+ variant goes over Rs 20 lakh on-road price tag
  • The variants with 18-inch tyres have a stiffer suspension as compared to the one with 17-inch wheels
  • The rivals offer more value for money
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Carens Facelift and KIA Seltos

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. Seltos has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

Transmission

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

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KIA Carens Facelift and KIA Seltos Owner Reviews

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  • Seltos Review
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      Pradeep
      2 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens Facelift
      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
      2 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens Facelift
      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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      Aadil
      3 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens Facelift
      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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      Gopi
      3 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens Facelift
      5.0
      I am really impressed this car two- or three-month Iam booking this car Salem to Rameswaram visit Kia carens good experience driveway to engine performance very good 7-person good compare for this vehicle suspension Seven persons luggage child overall good suspension this vehicle two months buy now.
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      Priyansh agarwal
      5 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens Facelift
      4.4
      It offers a high level of comfort through its well-designed interior, smooth ride quality, effective noise insulation, and advanced climate control system. These factors combine to create a comfortable and enjoyable driving and riding experience for all occupants.
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