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KIA Carens vs Honda City Hybrid

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Carens or Honda City Hybrid? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Carens and City Hybrid. KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.10.60 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT and Honda City Hybrid Price starts at Rs.20.75 Lakh (ex-showroom) for ZX AT. KIA Carens is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power whereas Honda City Hybrid is a 4 cylinder, 1498 cc Engine can generate 98.63 bhp @ 5600-6400 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Carens provides a mileage of 15.7 kmpl (base model), and City Hybrid has a N/A of 27.26N/A (base model).

Carens vs City Hybrid

Key HighlightsKIA CarensHonda City Hybrid
PriceRs.10.60 LakhRs.20.75 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1498 cc
Power113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm98.63 bhp @ 5600-6400 rpm
Mileage/Range15.7 kmpl27.26 kmpl
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KIA Carens Premium 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT car
Premium 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT
Rs. 10.60 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
12.28 Lakh
Price Breakup
24.62 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
User Rating
4.3
4.3
Boot Space (Litres)
216 Litres
410 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic (e CVT)
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1498 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
98.63 bhp @ 5600-6400 rpm
Colors
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Exterior

Sunroof Type
-
One-Touch Electric Sunroof
Sunroof
check
Power Windows
check
check
Adjustable ORVMs
check
check
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
check
Rear Wiper
-
Rear Defogger
check
Bootlid Opener
check
check
Rain Sensing Wipers
check
Daytime Running Lights
check
LED headlight
check
Projector headlight
check
Automatic Headlamps
check
Follow Me Home Headlamps
check

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Wheels
Steel
Alloy
Spare Wheel
Steel
Alloy
Front Tyre Size
195/65 R15
185/55 R16
Rear Tyre Size
195/65 R15
185/55 R16
Turning Radius
10.2 meters
5.3 meters
Tyre Size Spare
195/65 R15
T135/80D15
Wheels Size
R15
R16

Instrumentation

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

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
check
Android Auto
check
Voice Command
check
Infotainment Screen
check
check
Multifunction Display
check
check
Touchscreen Size
-
8 inches
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
check
Gesture Control
-
Integrated Music System
check
check
Speakers
-
8
AM/FM Radio
check
check
USB Compatibility
check
check
Wireless Charger
check

Warranty

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

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1497 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.5
Atkinson Cyclem i-VTEC DOH with VT
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic (e CVT)
Gears
6
-
Power
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
98.63 bhp @ 5600-6400 rpm
Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
131 Nm @ 4500 -5000
Battery Type
-
Lithium-ion
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
16 kmpl
27.26 kmpl
Top Speed
120 kmph
176 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
AC
check
check
Rear AC Vents
check
check
Automatic climate control
check
Heater
check
check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
check
Cruise Control
check
Start / Stop Button
check
Power Steering
check
check
Adjustable steering
check
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
check
Leather streering wheels
check
Drive Modes
3
-
Keyless Entry
check
Electronic Parking Brake
check

Safety

NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
-
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 120 kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
check
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
check
ASR / Traction Control
check
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
check
Lane Departure Warning
check
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
check
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
Rear Middle Head Rest
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4540 mm
4583 mm
Width
1800 mm
1748 mm
Height
1708 mm
1489 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance
195 mm
165 mm
No. of Seats
7
5
No. of Doors
5
4
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
40 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.2 Litres
3.2 Litres
Boot Space
216 Litres
410 Litres
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
1280 kg
Body Type
MUV
Sedan

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 has a fresh design language with blue accents to illustrate the Hybrid powertrain
  • Great on the comfort level with good space on offer and offers practical storage spaces.
  • It has good features on offer like wireless charging, blind spot camera, ADAS, etc.
  • It has the best-in-segment fuel efficiency of 27.11 km/L due to hybrid powertrain
  • It has plush ride quality with bumps smoothened out in city and highway conditions.
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
  • The fit-finish quality of the cabin plastics could have been improved in some parts
  • Boot space is reduced to 306L due to the battery placement.
  • The touchscreen infotainment could have been a better unit.
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Carens and Honda City Hybrid

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. City Hybrid 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, Lane Departure Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, ADAS.

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 1535 kg kerb weight and 2780 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, City Hybrid is an with doors and seats ,40 Litres fuel tank capacity, 410 Litres boot space, 165 mm ground clearance.It has 1489 mm height, 4583 mm length, 1748 mm width, and 1280 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

KIA Carens comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And City Hybrid comes with FWD and Automatic (e CVT) transmission.

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KIA Carens and Honda City Hybrid Owner Reviews

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    • AJ
      Anurag Jhariya
      01 May 2025
      5.0
      Best in Class, full of comfort, Good Mileage, Very Elegant Look. Fully loaded with all features, a combination of class, luxury and Comfort. Love It. Kia Carens A Class Thing To Own.
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      raju prajapath
      25 Apr 2025
      3.8
      Kia Carens very safety car in India.
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      rizwan
      4 Month ago
      5.0
      Mind-blowing and comfortable and safe looking amazing many color awesome.
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      Amar Singh
      4 Month ago
      4.7
      One Of good family cars, spacious in the category and amazing mileage despite being a 7-seater car, which can be used as 5-seater car with huge luggage space for the big family.
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      Aditya Jaiswal
      5 Month ago
      5.0
      Very underrated car for family This gem of kia is very power efficient and plenty of space. A good combination of price. features. Premium ness Specially 2nd row is like.
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