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Maruti Suzuki Ertiga vs KIA Carens

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Maruti Suzuki Ertiga or KIA Carens? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Ertiga and Carens. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Price starts at Rs.9.12 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart Hybrid LXI and KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.11.41 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is 4 cylinder, 1462 cc Engine can generate 101.65 bhp @ 6000 rpm power whereas KIA Carens is a 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Ertiga provides a mileage of 20.51 kmpl (base model), and Carens has a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model).

Ertiga vs Carens

Key HighlightsMaruti ErtigaKIA Carens
PriceRs.9.12 LakhRs.11.41 Lakh
Engine Capacity1462 cc1497 cc
Power101.65 bhp @ 6000 rpm113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Mileage/Range20.51 kmpl17.9 kmpl
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Maruti Ertiga Smart Hybrid LXI  car
Smart Hybrid LXI
Rs. 9.12 Lakh
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KIA Carens Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT car
Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT
Rs. 11.41 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
10.20 Lakh
Price Breakup
13.22 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.3
4.3
Boot Space (Litres)
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216 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
1497 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
101.65 bhp @ 6000 rpm
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
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Exterior

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

Front Suspension
Mac Pherson Strut & Coil Spring
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam & Coil Spring
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Disc
Wheels
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Alloy
Spare Wheel
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Steel
Front Tyre Size
185/65 R15
195/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
185/65 R15
195/65 R15
Turning Radius
5.2 meters
10.2 meters
Tyre Size Spare
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195/65 R15
Wheels Size
R15
R15

Instrumentation

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

Apple CarPlay
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Android Auto
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Voice Command
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Infotainment Screen
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Multifunction Display
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Display Screen for Rear Passengers
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Bluetooth Compatibility
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Gesture Control
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Integrated Music System
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AM/FM Radio
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USB Compatibility
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Wireless Charger
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Warranty

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

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1462 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
K15C Smart Hybrid
Smartstream G 1.5
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
4
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
5 Speed
6
Power
101.65 bhp @ 6000 rpm
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Drivetrain
2WD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
20.51 kmpl
17.9 kmpl
Top Speed
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174 kmph
Emission Norm
BS VI
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
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Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
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AC
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Rear AC Vents
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Automatic climate control
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Heater
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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
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Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
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Power Steering
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Adjustable steering
Tilt
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Leather streering wheels
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Keyless Entry
Electronic Parking Brake
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Parking Assist
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Safety

NCAP Rating
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3 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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Overspeed Warning
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1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
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EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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ASR / Traction Control
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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Lane Departure Warning
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Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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Seat Belt Warning
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Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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Rear Middle Head Rest
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4395 mm
4540 mm
Width
1735 mm
1800 mm
Height
1690 mm
1708 mm
Wheelbase
2740 mm
2780 mm
Ground Clearance
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195 mm
No. of Seats
7
7
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 Litres
4.2 Litres
Boot Space
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216 Litres
Kerb Weight
1150 kg
1630 kg
Body Type
MUV
MUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • It offers a spacious interior with 7-seats
  • The 1.5-litre NA petrol engine is fuel-efficient and well-refined
  • It offers practical utility spaces inside the cabin
  • The 6-speed AT gearbox is better than the previous-gen 4-speed AT
  • It comes with factory-fitted CNG with a claimed efficiency of 26.11 km/kg
  • The Ertiga is a superb highway car thanks in part to its fine-tuned suspension
  • The interiors of the Ertiga facelift are very spacious. They are also tech-loaded and comfortable.
  • It offers decent features. For example, a touchscreen infotainment. It also has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It has a projector headlamp and more.
  • 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
Cons
  • The engine starts to scream at higher speeds
  • The safety features are not at par with rivals like the KIA Carens
  • The CNG variant limits the boot space
  • Last row feels a bit cramped for tall passengers
  • The quality of the interior could have been better
  • 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
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Detailed Comparison of Maruti Ertiga and KIA Carens

Safety

Ertiga comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), Central Locking. Carens 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, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

Ertiga has doors and seats. It is an with boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacity. It is 1735 mm wide, 1690 mm high and 4395 mm long. It has 1150 kg kerb weight and 2740 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Carens is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 216 Litres boot space, 195 mm ground clearance.It has 1708 mm height, 4540 mm length, 1800 mm width, and 1630 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga comes with 2WD and 5 Speed Manual transmission. And Carens comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission.

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Maruti Ertiga and KIA Carens Owner Reviews

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    • R
      RAVISHANKAR
      13 Aug 2025
      5.0
      Good and comfortable, with great flexibility. I love taking it on journeys with my family and kids—they all enjoy it. The compact design, combined with tech features, makes it feel like a branded car at this price.
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      Vohra firoz
      12 Aug 2025
      5.0
      Amazing family car with good mileage, spacious legroom, stylish looks, and great value for money. It offers excellent boot space, comfortable seats, and is perfect for the Indian market—a top-rated choice for families.
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    • MK
      Mukesh Kumar
      11 Aug 2025
      4.0
      A good bike with impressive mileage and speed for local roads, delivering around 35–40 km/l in the city and 51–60 km/l on highways. It’s a 100cc bike with self-start, making it convenient and efficient for daily use.
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      Vikram Chauhan
      11 Aug 2025
      5.0
      Amazing value for money a very good family car. I've driven it for 13 years and almost 3 lakh kilometers. It’s a very reliable and efficient car. I would definitely choose the same model again.
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    • NU
      Nishant Uppalapati
      08 Aug 2025
      4.6
      The features, design, appearance, and safety of these cars are all fantastic.
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