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KIA Carens vs Citroen Aircross X

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Carens or Citroen Aircross X? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Carens and Aircross X. KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.10.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium (O) Petrol and Citroen Aircross X Price starts at Rs.8.29 Lakh (ex-showroom) for You 5 Seater. KIA Carens is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm power whereas Citroen Aircross X is a 3 cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 80.87 bhp @ 5750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Carens provides a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model), and Aircross X has a mileage of 18.5 kmpl (base model).

Carens vs Aircross X

Key HighlightsKIA CarensCitroen Aircross X
PriceRs.10.99 LakhRs.8.29 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1199 cc
Power113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm80.87 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Mileage/Range17.9 kmpl18.5 kmpl
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KIA Carens Premium (O) Petrol car
Premium (O) Petrol
Rs. 10.99 Lakh
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Citroen Aircross X You 5 Seater car
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Rs. 8.29 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
12.73 Lakh
Price Breakup
9.27 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.4
4.2
Boot Space (Litres)
216 Litres
444 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1199 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm
80.87 bhp @ 5750 rpm
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Macpherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel
{195/65 R15}& Steel Rim
{205/65 R16}& Steel Rim
Front Tyre Size
195/65 R15
205/65 R16
Rear Tyre Size
195/65 R15
205/65 R16
Turning Radius
10.2 meters
5.4 meters
Wheels Size
R15
R16
Wheels Type
Steel Rims
Steel Rim With Wheel Covers

Exterior

Power Windows
Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (All Four)
Front & Rear With Auto Down (All Four)
Rear Wiper
-
Rear Defogger
-
Daytime Running Lights
Automatic Headlamps
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
check
Outside door handles
Body Coloured
Black
Bumpers
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Antenna
Sharkfin
Rear Spoiler
Body Coloured Roof Mounted
Body Coloured Roof Mounted
Roof Rails
-
Body Coloured
Bonnet
Manual Lift
Manual Lift
Outside Mirrors
Electrically Adjustable With Auto Fold
Electrically Adjustable
Tail Gate
Manual Operation
Manual Operation
Outside Rear View Mirrors
Body Coloured With Indicators
Black

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
check
check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
check
check
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
check
check
Shift Indicator
-
check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
check
check

Infotainment & Communication

Voice Command
check
Infotainment Screen
check
Multifunction Display
check
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
check
Gesture Control
-
Integrated Music System
Standard Company Fitted
Premium Type
Speakers
6
-
AM/FM Radio
check
Wireless Charger
-
Front tweeters
check
Android Auto and Apple Carplay
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay
Wired Android Auto & Apple Carplay

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
3Years/100000 Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms
-

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1497 cc
1199 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.5
PureTech 82 MT
No. of Cylinders
4
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6
5
Power
113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm
80.87 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Torque
143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm
115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
17.9 kmpl
18.5 kmpl
Top Speed
174 kmph
160 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
Compression Ratio
10.9 :1
10.5:1

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
-
Ventilated Seats Type
-
AC
check
check
Rear AC Vents
check
Automatic climate control
-
Heater
check
check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
check
Cruise Control
-
Start / Stop Button
-
Power Steering
check
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
Leather streering wheels
-
Keyless Entry
Foldable Key
Smart Key
Parking Assist
check
Parking Sensors
Rear Only
Rear Only

Safety

Airbags
6
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
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)
-
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
-
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
check
ASR / Traction Control
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
check
Lane Departure Warning
-
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
check
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
check
Rear Middle Head Rest
-
Hill Assist
check
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4540 mm
4323 mm
Width
1800 mm
1796 mm
Height
1708 mm
1665 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2671 mm
Ground Clearance
195 mm
200 mm
No. of Seats
7
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.2 Litres
3.5 Litres
Boot Space
216 Litres
444 Litres
Kerb Weight
1630 kg
1160 kg
Body Type
MUV
SUV

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
  • It finally gets ventilated front seats and a 360-degree camera.
  • The leatherette upholstery and new cockpit looks premium.
  • The third-row removable seats have been retained.
  • Citroen’s signature ride quality.
  • A CNG option is also finally available.
  • The inclusion of the Cara voice assistant.
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
  • It still gets no hybrid or diesel options.
  • Citroen’s network is still limited.
  • No AMT option for the nat-asp petrol.
  • No panoramic sunroof.
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Safety

Carens comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. Aircross X has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

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, Aircross X is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 444 Litres boot space, 200 mm ground clearance.It has 1665 mm height, 4323 mm length, 1796 mm width, and 1160 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

KIA Carens comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Aircross X comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission.

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      1 Month ago
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      The car is in excellent condition—very comfortable and smooth to drive. The seats offer great comfort, and the mileage makes it a truly worthwhile purchase. It’s a good product at a reasonable price, especially for a 7-seater, making it a great value for money overall.
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      2 Month ago
      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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