Kia recently revealed its new 7-seater MPV in India. To be called the Carens, this new MPV shares many of the features with the Seltos, but also offers similar engine options and features. Here is a quick Kia Carens vs Kia Seltos comparison that will help you understand the two products better.
Kia Carens Vs Kia Seltos - Exterior Design
The Kia Carens gets a new exterior styling philosophy that not only looks modern and aggressive but will also attract a wider range of buyers. The Seltos on the other hand gets a more elegant and bold design that also boasts a sporty character. When compared to the Seltos, the Carens is not only longer, but also gets a more modern design. Both the cars offer attractive dual-tone alloy wheels in addition to LED headlights and LED taillights. The build quality too is comparable and both these cars offer an impressive package to the buyers. The Kia Carens, in addition to this, also offers a four-wheel disc brake setup.
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| Kia Carens | Kia Seltos | |
| Length | 4540 mm | 4315 mm |
| Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1700 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 190 mm |
Kia Carens Vs Kia Seltos - Interiors
The Carens is offered with six and seven-seat configuration options, thus offering a more practical and comfortable cabin to the buyers. In addition to this, the Carens also gets an attractive dashboard layout while the car also boasts a large panoramic sunroof. The Kia Seltos on the other hand boasts an appealing and sporty dashboard layout. On the features front, both the cars offer a similar touchscreen infotainment system, automatic climate control, steering mounted controls, ventilated front seats, wireless charger, push-button start, electrically adjustable ORVMs, leather-wrapped steering wheel, cooled glovebox, and power-adjustable driver's seat.
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Kia Carens Vs Kia Seltos - Powertrain
Kia officially confirmed that the Carens will be available with three engine options that include a 1.5-L naturally aspirated petrol engine, a 1.4-L turbo-petrol engine, and a 1.5-L diesel engine. While the 1.5-L petrol engine will only come mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox, the turbo petrol and the diesel engine will be offered with both, a manual as well as an automatic transmission option. The Kia Seltos too gets the same engine and gearbox combinations, except for the IMT gearbox that is only available with Seltos's 1.5-L naturally aspirated petrol engine. All the engines not only boasts commendable power and torque figures but are super refined and offer an impressive driving experience.
| 1.5-L NA Petrol | 1.4-L Turbo Petrol | 1.5-L Diesel | |
| Type | 4 Cylinder | 4 Cylinder, Turbocharged | 4 Cylinder, Turbocharged |
| Displacement | 1497 cc | 1353 cc | 1493 cc |
| Power | 115 hp | 140 hp | 115 hp |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 242 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed MT 6-speed iMT (Seltos) IVT (Seltos) | 6-speed MT 7-speed DCT | 6-speed MT 6-speed AT |
Price
| Kia Carens Price | Kia Seltos Price | |
| Starting Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) | INR 8.99 lakh | INR 9.95 lakh |
Final Verdict
While the Kia Seltos and the Kia Carens are based on different platforms, but what remains similar between them are the same engine options and a similar features list. However, having said this, the Kia Carens offers a more spacious and practical three-row cabin. In addition to this, the Carens also offer a fresh design and a modern package to the buyers. The Kia Seltos on the other hand offers a practical and comfortable cabin to those looking for a reliable, good looking, and feature-rich mid-size SUV in India.
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