Kia Carens vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga: As we say in India, “One big happy family”, we need a big car to transport this happy family too. For you to make the right decision, today we have compared the Kia Carens and the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. Let’s compare them and see which one is better for your family.
Kia Carens vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
Key Specs
| Specs | Kia Carens | Maruti Suzuki Ertiga |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1482 cc – 1497 cc | 1462 cc |
| BHP | 113.42 – 157.81 Bhp | 86.63 – 101.65 Bhp |
| Seating Capacity | 6, 7 | 7 |
| Transmission | Automatic/Manual | Automatic/Manual |
| Fuel | Diesel/Petrol | Petrol/CNG |
Powertrain Details
The Kia Carens is offered with three different powertrain options: a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 115 horsepower, a 1.5-litre diesel engine producing 116 horsepower, and a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 160 horsepower. There is only a six-speed manual gearbox available for the other two variants, the iMT clutchless manual and the NA petrol. Regarding automated gearboxes, the diesel engine is equipped with a six-speed torque converter, while the turbo-petrol engine is mated to a seven-speed DCT.
For the 1.5-litre petrol engine with mild hybrid technology (103PS/137Nm) in the Ertiga, there are two gearbox options: a five-speed manual and a six-speed torque converter. It also comes with a CNG powerplant that produces 121.5 Nm and 88 PS less than the standard output.
Features onboard
Among the features of the Kia Carens are an electric one-touch folding second-row seat, cruise control, a digital instrument cluster, and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Included are front seats with air conditioning, a sunroof with a single pane, and 64-hue ambient lighting.
In addition to paddle shifters, cruise control, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay, the Maruti Ertiga comes with a 7-inch SmartPlay Pro touchscreen entertainment system. Both the automatic air conditioning and projector headlights have been retained. The electronic stabilisation programme (ESP), hill-hold assistance, a rear parking camera, and up to four airbags are among the onboard safety functions.
Price in India
Prices range from Rs. 10.45 Lakh to Rs. 18.95 Lakh for the Kia Carens. The Kia Carens comes in nineteen different models.
Pricing for the Maruti Ertiga starts at Rs. 8.35 lakh and goes up to Rs. 12.79 lakh. Maruti Ertiga comes in nine different versions.
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