KIA Carens vs Tata Nexon iCNG

KIA Carens

₹10.99 - ₹12.77 Lakh*

Tata Nexon iCNG

₹8.23 - ₹13.36 Lakh*

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Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats		Front Row Available in 3 Variants, ₹13.08 Lakh* Onwards
Ventilated Seats Type		Cooled Available in 3 Variants, ₹13.08 Lakh* Onwards
AC	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Rear AC Vents	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 10 Variants, ₹9.79 Lakh* Onwards
Automatic climate control		Available in 8 Variants, ₹10.98 Lakh* Onwards
Heater	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Start / Stop Button		Available in 8 Variants, ₹10.98 Lakh* Onwards
Power Steering	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 12 Variants, ₹9.15 Lakh* Onwards
Leather streering wheels	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 3 Variants, ₹13.08 Lakh* Onwards
Keyless Entry	Foldable Key Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Foldable Key Available in 12 Variants, ₹9.15 Lakh* Onwards
Parking Assist	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Parking Sensors	Rear Only Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Front Only Available in 3 Variants, ₹13.08 Lakh* Onwards
Electronically Adjustable Seats	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
Seat Upholstery	Fabric + Leatherette Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Fabric Available in 10 Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards Leatherette Available in 3 Variants, ₹13.08 Lakh* Onwards
Folding Rear Seat	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 5 Variants, ₹11.62 Lakh* Onwards
Split Rear Seat	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 5 Variants, ₹12.17 Lakh* Onwards
Adjustable Headrests	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Cup Holders
Headlight Height Adjuster
GPS & Navigation	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 12 Variants, ₹9.15 Lakh* Onwards
Adjustable Steering	Tilt Only Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards
Ambient Light	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards
Cabin Lights	Front & Rear	Front Only
Charging Outlets - Front Row	12V And Type C Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Usb And Type C Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Charging Outlets - Second Row	Type C Only Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Usb And Type C Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Charging Outlets - Third Row	Type C Only Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
Co-Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual Adjust - Slide And Recline Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Manual Adjust - Slide And Recline Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual Adjust - Slide& Recline And Height	Manual Adjust - Slide And Recline Manual Adjust - Slide& Recline And Height
Front Armrest	Fixed With Storage	Fixed
Front Seat Back Pockets	Co-Driver Side Only	Driver & Co-Driver Side
Headlamps	Halogen Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Led Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Instrument Console	{12.5 inches}, Digital Console Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Paddle Shifters	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards
Parcel Tray
Parking Brake	Manual Hand Brake Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Manual Hand Brake Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Armrest	Yes, With Cup Holders	Yes, With Cup Holders
Reclining Rear Seats	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards
Sunshades	Rear Only	Rear Only
Drive Modes	Data Not Available	3 Available in 10 Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards 2 Available in 3 Variants, ₹11.62 Lakh* Onwards
Glove Box Cooling	Data Not Available	Available in 8 Variants, ₹10.98 Lakh* Onwards

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity	1497 cc Available in 2 Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards 1493 cc Available in 1 Variant, ₹12.77 Lakh* Onwards	1199 cc Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.5 Available in 2 Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards 1.5l CRDi VGT Available in 1 Variant, ₹12.77 Lakh* Onwards	1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
No. of Cylinders	4 Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	3 Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
No. of valves per cylinder	4 Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	4 Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Fuel Type	Petrol Available in 1 Variant, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards CNG Available in 1 Variant, ₹11.77 Lakh* Onwards Diesel Available in 1 Variant, ₹12.77 Lakh* Onwards	CNG Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Transmission Type	Manual Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Manual Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Gears	6 Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	6 Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Power	113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm Available in 2 Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards 113.98 bhp @ 4000 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹12.77 Lakh* Onwards	98.59 bhp @ 5000 Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Torque	143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm Available in 2 Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹12.77 Lakh* Onwards	170 Nm @ 2000-3000 rpm Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Drivetrain	FWD Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	FWD Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
ARAI Certified Economy	17.9 kmpl Available in 1 Variant, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards 21 kmpl Available in 1 Variant, ₹12.77 Lakh* Onwards	17.44 kmpl Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Top Speed	174 kmph Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	180 kmph Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Emission Norm	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
Compression Ratio	10.9 :1 17.6:1	16:01
Fuelling	DPFi CRDi	MPFi

Dimensions & Capacity

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Safety

Airbags	6 Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	6 Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 5 Variants, ₹12.17 Lakh* Onwards
Lane Departure Warning	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
Seat Belt Warning	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Hill Assist	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Hill Descent Control	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Parking Camera	Rear Only Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Rear Only Available in 9 Variants, ₹9.79 Lakh* Onwards
Blind Spot Detection		Available in 8 Variants, ₹10.98 Lakh* Onwards
Engine Immobiliser		Data Not Available
Central Locking	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Fog Lights	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 5 Variants, ₹12.17 Lakh* Onwards
Door Ajar Warning		Data Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor		Available in 10 Variants, ₹9.79 Lakh* Onwards
BNCAP Adult Rating	Not Tested	Data Not Available
BNCAP Child Rating	Not Tested	5 Star
BNCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star
GNCAP Adult Rating	3 Star	5 Star
GNCAP Child Rating	3 Star	5 Star
GNCAP Rating	3 Star	5 Star
Inside Rear View Mirror	Manually Adjustable Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Manually Adjustable Available in 10 Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards Auto Dimming Available in 3 Variants, ₹13.08 Lakh* Onwards
Surround View Camera		Yes& 360 View Camera Available in 10 Variants, ₹9.79 Lakh* Onwards
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)	Data Not Available	Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)	Data Not Available	Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards

Exterior

Instrumentation

Infotainment & Communication

Warranty
Basic Warranty
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
3 Years/100000 Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms
Upto 5 Years/125000 Kms

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	The first CNG SUV with a turbo petrol engine Dual-cylinder CNG technology offers more boot space The interior is filled with a plethora of features such as ventilated seats, wireless charging, a 10.25-inch screen, and more Offers 100 PS of power in CNG mode It has a modern design with a sharp front and rear profile The Nexon boasts a 5-star GNCAP safety rating It offers direct CNG start and easy switchover of CNG to Petrol or vice versa
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 fit and finish of the cabin is questionable Tata’s after sales service is not up to mark as compared to rivals The ICE version of the Nexon has some technical issues, which might also be present in the iCNG version Second row is not as spacious as some of the rivals 3-Cylinder engine is not as refined as some of the rival

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Detailed Comparison of Carens and Nexon iCNG

Carens comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning. Nexon iCNG has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock. 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 1630 kg kerb weight and 2780 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Nexon iCNG is an with doors and seats ,60 Litres fuel tank capacity, 321 Litres boot space, 208 mm ground clearance.It has 1620 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1804 mm width, and 1240 kgkerb weight. KIA Carens comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Nexon iCNG comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission.

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Competitors

KIA Carens Competitors

Models	Fuel Type	Engine	Mileage	Seating Capacity
KIA Carens ₹10.99 - ₹12.77 Lakh*	Petrol	1497 cc	Upto 17.9 kmpl	7 Seater
Maruti Suzuki XL6 ₹11.52 - ₹14.47 Lakh*	Petrol, CNG	1462 cc	For Petrol20.9 kmplFor CNG26.23 km/kg	6 Seater
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga ₹8.80 - ₹12.94 Lakh*	Petrol, CNG	1462 cc	For Petrol20.51 kmplFor CNG26.11 km/kg	7 Seater
Toyota Rumion ₹9.55 - ₹13.86 Lakh*	Petrol, CNG	1462 cc	For Petrol20.51 kmplFor CNG26.11 km/kg	7 Seater
Hyundai Alcazar ₹14.50 - ₹21.20 Lakh*	Petrol, Diesel	1482 cc	20.4 kmpl	7 Seater
Citroen Aircross X ₹8.89 - ₹14.57 Lakh*	Petrol	1199 cc	18.5 kmpl	5 Seater
Hyundai Venue ₹8.00 - ₹15.69 Lakh*	Diesel	1493 cc	-	5 Seater
KIA Syros ₹8.67 - ₹15.94 Lakh*	Diesel	1493 cc	20.75 kmpl	5 Seater
Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus ₹10.90 - ₹11.95 Lakh*	Diesel	2184 cc	14 kmpl	9 Seater

Length	4540 mm	3995 mm
Width	1800 mm	1804 mm
Height	1708 mm	1620 mm
Wheelbase	2780 mm	2498 mm
Ground Clearance	195 mm	208 mm
No. of Seats	7 Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	5 Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
No. of Doors	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 Litres Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	60 Litres Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Engine Oil Capacity	4.2 Litres Available in 2 Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards 4.8 Litres Available in 1 Variant, ₹12.77 Lakh* Onwards	3.5 Litres Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Boot Space	216 Litres	321 Litres
Kerb Weight	1630 kg	1240 kg
Body Type	MUV	SUV

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent& Lower Wishbone& McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Semi-independent& Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar& Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Front Brakes	Disc	Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Drum
Spare Wheel	{195/65 R15}& Steel Rim {205/65 R16}& Steel Rim	{195/60 R16}& Steel Rim
Front Tyre Size	195/65 R15 Available in 2 Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards 205/65 R16 Available in 1 Variant, ₹12.77 Lakh* Onwards	195/60 R16 Available in 5 Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards 215/60 R16 Available in 8 Variants, ₹10.98 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Tyre Size	195/65 R15 Available in 2 Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards 205/65 R16 Available in 1 Variant, ₹12.77 Lakh* Onwards	195/60 R16 Available in 5 Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards 215/60 R16 Available in 8 Variants, ₹10.98 Lakh* Onwards
Turning Radius	10.2 meters	5.1 meters
Wheels Size	R15 Available in 2 Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards R16 Available in 1 Variant, ₹12.77 Lakh* Onwards	R16 Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Wheels Type	Steel Rims	Steel Rims Steel Rim With Wheel Covers Alloy Wheels

Power Windows	Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (All Four) Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Front Only Available in 1 Variant, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards Front & Rear Available in 12 Variants, ₹9.15 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Wiper		Yes, With Rain-Sensing Available in 9 Variants, ₹9.42 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Defogger		Available in 5 Variants, ₹12.17 Lakh* Onwards
Daytime Running Lights		Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Automatic Headlamps		Available in 9 Variants, ₹9.42 Lakh* Onwards
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 12 Variants, ₹9.15 Lakh* Onwards
Antenna	Sharkfin	Sharkfin
Bonnet	Manual Lift	Manual Lift
Bumpers	Body Coloured	Black
Outside door handles	Body Colored	Body Colored
Outside Mirrors	Electrically Adjustable with Autofold	Manually Adjustable Electrically Adjustable Electrically Adjustable with Autofold
Outside Rear View Mirrors	Body Coloured With Indicators Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Body Coloured With Indicators Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Spoiler	Body Coloured Roof Mounted	Body Coloured Roof Mounted
Roof Rails		Black
Sunroof		Single Pane Sunroof With Voice Commands Available in 9 Variants, ₹9.42 Lakh* Onwards
Tail Gate	Manual Operation	Manual Operation

Low Fuel Level Warning	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Fuel level guage	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Speedometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Odometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Avg fuel economy display	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available

Voice Command	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 8 Variants, ₹9.42 Lakh* Onwards
Infotainment Screen	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 12 Variants, ₹9.15 Lakh* Onwards
Multifunction Display	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹8.23 Lakh* Onwards
Bluetooth Compatibility	Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 10 Variants, ₹9.79 Lakh* Onwards
Integrated Music System	Standard Company Fitted Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Premium Type With Subwoofer Available in 3 Variants, ₹13.08 Lakh* Onwards
Speakers	6 Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	2 Available in 2 Variants, ₹9.15 Lakh* Onwards 4 Available in 5 Variants, ₹9.79 Lakh* Onwards 6 Available in 2 Variants, ₹12.17 Lakh* Onwards 8 Available in 3 Variants, ₹13.08 Lakh* Onwards
AM/FM Radio
Wireless Charger		Yes - Front Available in 5 Variants, ₹12.17 Lakh* Onwards
Android Auto and Apple Carplay	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay Available in all Variants, ₹10.99 Lakh* Onwards	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay Available in 10 Variants, ₹9.79 Lakh* Onwards
Front tweeters
Touchscreen Size	Data Not Available	7 inches Available in 2 Variants, ₹9.15 Lakh* Onwards 10.24 inches Available in 10 Variants, ₹9.79 Lakh* Onwards

Basic Warranty	3 Years/Unlimited Kms	3 Years/100000 Kms
Extended Warranty	Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms	Upto 5 Years/125000 Kms

KIA Carens vs Tata Nexon iCNG