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KIA Carens vs BYD eMAX 7

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Carens or BYD eMAX 7? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Carens and eMAX 7. KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.10.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT and BYD eMAX 7 Price starts at Rs.26.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium 6 Seater. KIA Carens is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power whereas BYD eMAX 7 can generate N/A power. In terms of mileage, Carens provides a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model), and eMAX 7 has a range of 420 km/charge (base model).

Carens vs eMAX 7

Key HighlightsKIA CarensBYD eMAX 7
PriceRs.10.99 LakhRs.26.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 ccN/A
Power113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpmN/A
Mileage/Range17.9 kmpl420 km/charge
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KIA Carens Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT car
Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT
Rs. 10.99 Lakh
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BYD eMAX 7 Premium 6 Seater car
Premium 6 Seater
Rs. 26.90 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
12.73 Lakh
Price Breakup
28.41 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
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User Rating
4.3
4.2
Boot Space (Litres)
216 Litres
180 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
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Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
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Colors
Images
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eMAX 7 Images
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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
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Multi Link
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Wheels
Steel
Alloy
Spare Wheel
Steel
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Front Tyre Size
195/65 R15
225/55 R17
Rear Tyre Size
195/65 R15
225/55 R17
Turning Radius
10.2 meters
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Tyre Size Spare
195/65 R15
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Wheels Size
R15
R17

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
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Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
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Shift Indicator
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Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
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
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12.8 inches
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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Speakers
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6
AM/FM Radio
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USB Compatibility
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Wireless Charger

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
3 Years/125000 Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1497 cc
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Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.5
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No. of Cylinders
4
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No. of valves per cylinder
4
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Fuel Type
Petrol
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Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Gears
6
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Power
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
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Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
310 Nm
Battery Capacity
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55.4 kwh
Battery Type
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55.4 kWh, Lithium Iron Phosphate,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Charging Time
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37 mins (0% to 80%)
Fast Charging
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Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
17.9 kmpl
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Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
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
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Start / Stop Button
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Power Steering
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Adjustable steering
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Leather streering wheels
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Keyless Entry
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Electronic Parking Brake
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Parking Assist
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Safety

NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
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Airbags
6
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
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
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
4540 mm
4710 mm
Width
1800 mm
1810 mm
Height
1708 mm
1690 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance
195 mm
170 mm
No. of Seats
7
6
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
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Engine Oil Capacity
4.2 Litres
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Boot Space
216 Litres
180 Litres
Kerb Weight
1630 kg
1780 kg
Body Type
MUV
MPV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 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
  • The first electric MPV with 6- & 7-seater configurations
  • 2 battery pack options with a range of up to 530 km
  • The new styling looks sharp compared to the e6
  • The interior fit and finish feels premium
  • Decent safety features such as standard 6-airbags, 360-degree camera, ADAS, and more
  • Competitive Pricing
Cons
  • 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
  • Limited boot space of 180-litre while all three rows are in use
  • No one touch tumble for the second-row seats
  • Limited sales and service network of BYD in India
  • Brand recognition in the Indian market
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Carens and BYD eMAX 7

Safety

Carens comes loaded with 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. eMAX 7 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, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, 360 degree camera, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

Carens has doors and seats. It is an with 216 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 195 mm. It is 1800 mm wide, 1708 mm high and 4540 mm long. It has 1630 kg kerb weight and 2780 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, eMAX 7 is an with doors and seats 180 Litres boot space, 170 mm ground clearance.It has 1690 mm height, 4710 mm length, 1810 mm width, and 1780 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

KIA Carens comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And eMAX 7 comes with FWD and Automatic transmission.

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KIA Carens and BYD eMAX 7 Owner Reviews

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    • AK
      Arvind Kumar
      23 Oct 2025
      5.0
      The best thing about my car is that I can take my entire family along, which makes everyone enjoy the ride and stay happy. It truly brings joy to family journeys.
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      Asit Sovan
      05 Oct 2025
      5.0
      Good comfort and a great family car to buy. A must-have among all 6-seater cars.
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      vartesh manu
      1 Month ago
      5.0
      It’s a good deal at this price and the most comfortable car in its segment. The Kia Carens is truly a value-for-money deal for everyone. Loved it from the heart.
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      Swathi
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      I love this car. The model is also good. It’s a petrol vehicle and very comfortable, with good seats and airbags. It also has 7 seats. The color is very nice. Overall, it’s an excellent vehicle.
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      Lk jena
      2 Month ago
      4.2
      This vehicle has been very helpful in many ways. Its comfort and mileage are excellent, and the number of features at this price point is amazing. Fully recommended—definitely go for it.
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