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Skoda Kushaq vs KIA Carens

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Skoda Kushaq or KIA Carens? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Kushaq and Carens. Skoda Kushaq Price starts at Rs.10.89 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Classic 1.0 TSI Petrol MT and KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.10.52 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT. Skoda Kushaq is 3 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm power whereas KIA Carens is a 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Kushaq provides a mileage of 17.88 kmpl (base model), and Carens has a mileage of 15.7 kmpl (base model).

Kushaq vs Carens

Key HighlightsSkoda KushaqKIA Carens
PriceRs.10.89 LakhRs.10.52 Lakh
Engine Capacity999 cc1497 cc
Power114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Mileage/Range17.88 kmpl15.7 kmpl
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Skoda Kushaq Classic 1.0 TSI Petrol MT car
Classic 1.0 TSI Petrol MT
Rs. 10.89 Lakh
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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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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
12.62 Lakh
Price Breakup
12.19 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.1
4.3
Boot Space (Litres)
385 Litres
216 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
999 cc
1497 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
114 bhp @ 5000-5500 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
Rear Defogger
Bootlid Opener
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Electric Tailgate Release
Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
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LED headlight
Projector headlight
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Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
McPherson Suspention With Lower Triangular Links and Stabiliser Bar
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Twist Beam Axle
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Disc
Wheels
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
205/60 R16
195/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
205/60 R16
195/65 R15
Turning Radius
5.3 meters
10.2 meters
Tyre Size Spare
205/60 R16
195/65 R15
Wheels Size
R16
R15

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
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Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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Fuel level guage
Digital
Analogue
Gear Indicator
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Shift Indicator
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Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
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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Touchscreen Size
7 inches
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Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Bluetooth Compatibility
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Gesture Control
Integrated Music System
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Speakers
6
AM/FM Radio
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USB Compatibility
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Wireless Charger

Warranty

Basic Warranty
4 Years/100000 Kms
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
Extended Warranty
6 Years/150000 Kms
5 Years/unlimited Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
999 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
1.0 TSI
Smartstream G 1.5
No. of Cylinders
3
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6
6
Power
114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Fast Charging
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Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
19.76 kmpl
16 kmpl
Top Speed
170 kmph
120 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

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

Safety

NCAP Rating
5 Star (Global NCAP)
3 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
6
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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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)
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check
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
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
4225 mm
4540 mm
Width
1760 mm
1800 mm
Height
1612 mm
1708 mm
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2780 mm
Ground Clearance
155 mm
195 mm
No. of Seats
5
7
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 Litres
4.8 Litres
Boot Space
385 Litres
216 Litres
Kerb Weight
1248 kg
1535 kg
Body Type
SUV
MUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Simple yet stylish exterior design with signature Skoda design language
  • Powerful 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine with 148 bhp of power and an option of smooth DSG transmission
  • The 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine is sporty with an engaging 6-speed MT & a smooth AT gearbox
  • The interior is simple and practical with good storage space
  • The cabin offers good ergonomics, comfortable seats, ample legroom
  • The feature offering is good which includes an electric sunroof, electrically adjustable front seats, and a big touchscreen infotainment, among others
  • A good number of safety features such as 6-airbags, ESC, brake disc wiping, and others
  • It boasts a 5-star GNCAP crash test safety rating
  • 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 interior width is not that good fitting 3 adults in the rear seat might be difficult
  • It misses on some features as compared to its rivals such as a panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, ADAS, USB charging ports
  • No diesel engine is available in the lineup
  • The DSG gearbox has reliability issues and it has faced breakdowns previously
  • The top-spec variants cost over Rs 20 lakh on-road which is quite expensive considering the feature offering
  • Turbo petrol engines are not much fuel-efficient
  • Skoda’s after-sales service is not that great as compared to rivals like Hyundai, KIA and Maruti Suzuki
  • The boot space is quite less as compared to other cars in the segment
  • 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 Skoda Kushaq and KIA Carens

Safety

Kushaq comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. 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

Kushaq has doors and seats. It is an with 385 Litres boot space, 50 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 155 mm. It is 1760 mm wide, 1612 mm high and 4225 mm long. It has 1248 kg kerb weight and 2651 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 1535 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Skoda Kushaq comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Carens comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission.

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Skoda Kushaq and KIA Carens Owner Reviews

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    • AR
      Amit Raina
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      Drive is safe and amazing with a lot of comfort. Indeed, Value for money is best to drive on highways. Bucket seats make it more comfortable to drive. Stress-free and noise-free
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      POOJA NEGI
      1 Year ago
      5.0
      smooth design , the features which , hill hold assist which really helped me in mountains , music system favourite part , steering design which make it unique, i am getting 13-15 milage. Issue i felt those touch bar when i try to change gear it always started ac or blower.
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      Rakhi
      1 Year ago
      4.4
      It offers a competitive mileage in its segment, with the petrol variant delivering around 17-18 km/l in real-world conditions. The diesel variant is expected to offer even better mileage, averaging around 20-21 km/l.
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      James
      1 Year ago
      4.4
      It features sharp lines, a bold front grille, sleek LED headlights, and a sculpted hood, giving it a strong and dynamic presence on the road. The design exudes a sense of sophistication and elegance, making it stand out in its segment.
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      Sanjay Agrawal
      1 Year ago
      4.3
      It's a wonderful car. Gives pretty good mileage. Assures comfort. Driving experience is also amazing. Assures good safety features. Has 5 star safety rating and the brand itself assures pride to the owner. If you want good safety features in a car then you must definitely consider this car as one of your options.
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