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Maruti Ertiga

₹8.80 Lakh onwards
Petrol Manual 20.51 kmpl
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Smart Hybrid Lxi
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Smart Hybrid Lxi
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Vxi Smart Hybrid
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Vxi CNG
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Zxi Smart Hybrid
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Vxi Smart Hybrid At
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Zxi+ Smart Hybrid
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Zxi CNG
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Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Zxi+ Smart Hybrid At

Kia Carens

₹10.99 Lakh onwards
Petrol Manual 17.9 kmpl
Kia Carens Premium (o) Petrol
Kia Carens Premium (o) Petrol
Kia Carens Premium (o) CNG
Kia Carens Premium (o) Diesel
Do you want to find out which car is the better choice, Maruti Ertiga or Kia Carens? The Maruti Ertiga is priced from ₹8.80 Lakh, whereas the Kia Carens starts at ₹10.99 Lakh (ex-showroom). In terms of core specifications, the Maruti Ertiga is powered by 1462.0 cc engine options available with Manual, Automatic transmissions. Comparatively, the Kia Carens features 1493.0 cc - 1497.0 cc engine options paired with Manual transmissions. When it comes to efficiency, the Maruti Ertiga delivers a maximum mileage of 26.11 kmpl, while the Kia Carens offers up to 21 kmpl depending on driving conditions.
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Maruti Ertiga vs Kia Carens

Do you want to find out which car is the better choice, Maruti Ertiga or Kia Carens? The Maruti Ertiga is priced from ₹8.80 Lakh, whereas the Kia Carens starts at ₹10.99 Lakh (ex-showroom). In terms of core specifications, the Maruti Ertiga is powered by 1462.0 cc engine options available with Manual, Automatic transmissions. Comparatively, the Kia Carens features 1493.0 cc - 1497.0 cc engine options paired with Manual transmissions. When it comes to efficiency, the Maruti Ertiga delivers a maximum mileage of 26.11 kmpl, while the Kia Carens offers up to 21 kmpl depending on driving conditions.

Key Highlights Maruti Ertiga Kia Carens
Price ₹8.80 Lakh* ₹10.99 Lakh*
Engine Capacity 1462.0 cc 1493.0 cc - 1497.0 cc
Power 101.65 bhp @ 6000 rpm 113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Mileage 20.51 kmpl 17.9 kmpl
  • Engine & Transmission
  • Dimensions & Capacity
  • Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
  • Safety
  • Exterior
  • Comfort & Convenience
  • Instrumentation
  • Infotainment & Communication
  • Warranty
  • Top Key Features
  • Pros & Cons
Maruti Ertiga
Maruti Ertiga ₹8.80 Lakh • Petrol
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Kia Carens ₹10.99 Lakh • Petrol
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Engine & Transmission

20.51
ARAI Certified Economy
17.9
No
Compression Ratio
10.9 :1
2WD
Drivetrain
FWD
BS6 Phase 2
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
1462
Engine Capacity
1497
K15C Smart Hybrid
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.5
Petrol
Fuel Type
Petrol
MPFi
Fuelling
DPFi
5
Gears
6
4
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
101.65 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Power
113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm
No
Road Departure Mitigation System
No
170
Top Speed
174
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Torque
143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
No
Turbocharger
No

Dimensions & Capacity

MUV
Body Type
MUV
209
Boot Space
216
4
Engine Oil Capacity
4.2
45
Fuel Tank Capacity
45
185
Ground Clearance
195
1690
Height
1708
1150
Kerb Weight
1630
4395
Length
4540
5
No. of Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
7
2740
Wheelbase
2780
1735
Width
1800

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

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

Safety

Yes
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Yes
No
ADAS
No
No
ASR / Traction Control
No
No
Airbag Details
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
6
Airbags
6
Not Tested
BNCAP Adult Rating
Not Tested
Not Tested
BNCAP Child Rating
Not Tested
Not Tested
BNCAP Rating
Not Tested
No
Blind Spot Detection
No
No
Blind Spot Monitor
No
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
No
Dashcam
No
Yes
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
No
Yes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
No
Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
Yes
No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
No
Fog Lights
Yes
3 Star
GNCAP Adult Rating
3 Star
3 Star
GNCAP Child Rating
3 Star
3 Star
GNCAP Rating
3 Star
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
No
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
Yes
Manually Adjustable
Inside Rear View Mirror
Manually Adjustable
No
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera
No
1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
No
Parking Camera
Rear Only
Yes
Rear Middle Head Rest
No
Yes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Yes
No
Surround View Camera
No
No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Yes

Exterior

Roof Mounted
Antenna
Sharkfin
No
Automatic Headlamps
No
Manual Lift
Bonnet
Manual Lift
Body Coloured
Bumpers
Body Coloured
No
Daytime Running Lights
No
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
No
Headrests
Front & Back
Manually Adjustable
Outside Mirrors
Electrically Adjustable with Autofold
Black
Outside Rear View Mirrors
Body Coloured With Indicators
Black
Outside door handles
Body Colored
Front & Rear With Auto Down (Driver Only)
Power Windows
Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (All Four)
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
No
Rear Defogger
No
Body Coloured Roof Mounted
Rear Spoiler
Body Coloured Roof Mounted
No
Rear Wiper
No
No
Roof Rails
No
No
Sunroof
No
Manual Operation
Tail Gate
Manual Operation

Comfort & Convenience

Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrests
Yes
Tilt Only
Adjustable Steering
Tilt Only
No
Ambient Light
Yes
No
Auto Park
No
No
Automatic climate control
No
No
Boss Mode
No
Front & Rear
Cabin Lights
Front & Rear
12V Only
Charging Outlets - Front Row
12V And Type C
No
Charging Outlets - Second Row
Type C Only
No
Charging Outlets - Third Row
Type C Only
Manual Adjust - Slide And Recline
Co-Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual Adjust - Slide And Recline
No
Cruise Control
No
Yes
Cup Holders
Yes
Yes
Distance to Empty display
No
Manual Adjust - Slide And Recline
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual Adjust - Slide& Recline And Height
No
Electronically Adjustable Seats
Yes
Yes
Folding Rear Seat
Yes
Fixed With Storage
Front Armrest
Fixed With Storage
No
Front Seat Back Pockets
Co-Driver Side Only
No
Frunk
No
No
GPS & Navigation
Yes
No
Glove Box Cooling
No
No
Head Up Display
No
Halogen
Headlamps
Halogen
Yes
Headlight Height Adjuster
Yes
Yes
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Analogue Cum Digital
Instrument Console
{12.5 inches}& Digital Console
No
Keyless Entry
Foldable Key
No
Leather streering wheels
Yes
No
Massage Seats
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Parcel Tray
Yes
Yes
Parking Assist
Yes
Manual Hand Brake
Parking Brake
Manual Hand Brake
Rear Only
Parking Sensors
Rear Only
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
No
Puncture Repair Kit
No
No
Rear AC Vents
Yes
No
Rear Armrest
Yes& With Cup Holders
Yes
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Reclining Rear Seats
Yes
No
Seat Back Table
No
Fabric
Seat Upholstery
Fabric + Leatherette
Yes
Split Rear Seat
Yes
No
Start / Stop Button
No
No
Sunglass Holder
Yes
No
Sunshades
Rear Only
No
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Yes
No
Ventilated Seats
No
No
Ventilated Seats Type
No
No
puddle lamp
No

Instrumentation

No
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Yes
Yes
Avg fuel economy display
Yes
Digital
Fuel level guage
Digital
No
Gear Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Level Warning
Yes
Semi-Digital
Odometer
Digital
Yes
Shift Indicator
No
Analogue
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer
Digital

Infotainment & Communication

No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Android Auto and Apple Carplay
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay
No
Bluetooth Compatibility
Yes
No
Front tweeters
Yes
No
Gesture Control
No
No
Infotainment Screen
Yes
Standard Company Fitted
Integrated Music System
Standard Company Fitted
No
Multifunction Display
Yes
No
Speakers
6
No
Touchscreen Size
12.5 inches
No
Voice Command
Yes
No
Wireless Charger
No

Warranty

3 Years/100000 Kms
Basic Warranty
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
Upto 6 Years/160000 kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms

Top Key Features

Parking Assist
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
Rear Middle Head Rest
Hill Assist
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
GPS & Navigation
Lane Departure Warning
Voice Command

Pros & Cons

PROS
Hill assist prevents dangerous backwards rolls when starting on steep basement ramps.
ISOFIX anchors allow you to lock heavy child seats securely into the chassis.
The mild-hybrid engine intelligently cuts fuel consumption during severe city gridlock.
Rear row adjustments help passengers tweak their backrest angle during long drives.
The massive cabin easily swallows weekend luggage when the third row is folded.
A crisp, high-definition display perfectly integrates your smartphone, acting as a brilliant digital command center.
You maintain total mechanical control over the Premium (O) Petrol's power band and avoid expensive automatic transmission upkeep.
Superior cabin insulation effectively blocks out annoying traffic noise, creating a highly refined passenger experience.
The violently powerful AC unit cools the massive cabin down in minutes, even parked under the direct sun.
The cabin features premium, soft-touch materials that genuinely rival much more expensive European cars.
The sheer volume of out-of-the-box gadgets offered in the Premium (O) Petrol puts almost all direct competitors to shame.
CONS
The stark lack of rear AC vents makes the third row an absolute oven during summer.
Driving in peak traffic without a factory music system gets incredibly boring very fast.
Black door handles aggressively broadcast to everyone that you bought the absolute base trim.
You must roll down the rear windows physically since it lacks rear power window switches.
Your left leg will heavily endure the grueling task of managing a manual clutch in city traffic.
Standard steel wheels make the otherwise aggressive CARENS look incredibly cheap and utilitarian at this tier.
You completely sacrifice the open-air aesthetic of a glass roof by settling for this specific trim.
Relying entirely on passive safety means you miss out on the brilliant collision-avoidance tech found in higher trims.
The polarizing, hyper-aggressive design language means the CARENS certainly isn't for everyone.
The excessive use of glossy piano black interior trims acts as a massive magnet for dust, fingerprints, and nasty micro-scratches.
The notoriously stiff suspension tuning means rear passengers will noticeably bounce around on poorly maintained rural roads. [Config: CARENS Premium (O) Petrol]

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