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KIA Carens vs Maruti Suzuki XL6

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Carens or Maruti Suzuki XL6? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Carens and XL6. KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.10.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium (O) Petrol and Maruti Suzuki XL6 Price starts at Rs.11.52 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Zeta Smart Hybrid. KIA Carens is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm power whereas Maruti Suzuki XL6 is a 4 cylinder, 1462 cc Engine can generate 101.6 bhp @ 6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Carens provides a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model), and XL6 has a mileage of 20.9 kmpl (base model).

Carens vs XL6

Key HighlightsKIA CarensMaruti Suzuki XL6
PriceRs.10.99 LakhRs.11.52 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1462 cc
Power113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm101.6 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range17.9 kmpl20.9 kmpl
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KIA Carens Premium (O) Petrol car
Premium (O) Petrol
Rs. 10.99 Lakh
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Maruti Suzuki XL6 Zeta Smart Hybrid car
Zeta Smart Hybrid
Rs. 11.52 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
12.73 Lakh
Price Breakup
13.35 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.4
4.3
Boot Space (Litres)
216 Litres
209 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1462 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm
101.6 bhp @ 6000 rpm
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut & Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Torsion Beam & Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel
{195/65 R15}& Steel Rim
{195/60 R16}& Steel Rim
Front Tyre Size
195/65 R15
195/60 R16
Rear Tyre Size
195/65 R15
195/60 R16
Turning Radius
10.2 meters
5.2 meters
Wheels Size
R15
R16
Wheels Type
Steel Rims
Alloy Wheels

Exterior

Power Windows
Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (All Four)
Front & Rear
Rear Wiper
Yes, With Wash
Rear Defogger
check
Daytime Running Lights
check
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
check
Outside door handles
Body Colored
Chrome
Bumpers
Body Coloured
Silver
Antenna
Sharkfin
Sharkfin
Rear Spoiler
Body Coloured Roof Mounted
Body Coloured Roof Mounted
Roof Rails
Silver Finish
Bonnet
Manual Lift
Manual Lift
Outside Mirrors
Electrically Adjustable with Autofold
Electrically Adjustable with Autofold
Tail Gate
Manual Operation
Manual Operation
Outside Rear View Mirrors
Body Coloured With Indicators
Body Coloured

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
Analogue
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
check
check

Infotainment & Communication

Voice Command
check
Infotainment Screen
check
check
Multifunction Display
check
check
Touchscreen Size
-
7 inches
Bluetooth Compatibility
check
check
Gesture Control
-
Integrated Music System
Standard Company Fitted
Standard Company Fitted
Speakers
6
6
AM/FM Radio
check
check
Wireless Charger
Front tweeters
check
check
Android Auto and Apple Carplay
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay
Wired Android Auto & Apple Carplay

Warranty

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

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1497 cc
1462 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.5
K15C Smart Hybrid
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6
5
Power
113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm
101.6 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm
137 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
17.9 kmpl
20.9 kmpl
Top Speed
174 kmph
170 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
Compression Ratio
10.9 :1
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Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seats Type
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
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
check
Leather streering wheels
check
Keyless Entry
Foldable Key
Smart Key
Parking Assist
check
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)
-
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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
Hill Assist
check
check
Hill Descent Control
check
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4540 mm
4485 mm
Width
1800 mm
1775 mm
Height
1708 mm
1745 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2740 mm
Ground Clearance
195 mm
180 mm
No. of Seats
7
6
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.2 Litres
3.1 Litres
Boot Space
216 Litres
209 Litres
Kerb Weight
1630 kg
1220 kg
Body Type
MUV
MUV

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 6-seater version makes it comfortable at every seat.
  • The large window area in the second row brings a lot of airy feeling inside.
  • Second-row seats get separate AC controls for the passengers.
  • The all-LED headlamps have brilliant illumination at night.
  • All the 6 -seats offer adjustable headrests which is a nice feature on offer.
  • The 1.5L petrol engine is smooth and refined with a CNG option as well.
  • In CNG, it offers an exceptional fuel efficiency of 24-26 km/kg on highways.
  • Comes with paddle shifters in the automatic transmission variant.
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 to petrol engines only.
  • Higher variants are not value-for-money options.
  • Could have offered more features as compared to the rivals.
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Carens and Maruti Suzuki XL6

Safety

Carens comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, 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, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning. XL6 has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, 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, XL6 is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 209 Litres boot space, 180 mm ground clearance.It has 1745 mm height, 4485 mm length, 1775 mm width, and 1220 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

KIA Carens comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And XL6 comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission.

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KIA Carens and Maruti Suzuki XL6 Owner Reviews

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      Ankit
      19 Jan 2026
      5.0
      Wow, this is a very nice car. The Kia car is excellent and performs very well. It is my favorite car and is always in good condition. I am very happy with it.
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      vishnu verma
      08 Jan 2026
      5.0
      The Kia Carens is an excellent car and the best car experience of my life. My family and friends are very happy with this car because it is beautiful and very comfortable.
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      Sushma Hiwale
      06 Jan 2026
      4.2
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      I love this car. It is very good and extremely comfortable. Even on long routes, you don’t feel tired, which makes a big difference. We are using this car for business purposes, and I am very happy with its performance and comfort.
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      Satish Singh
      1 Month ago
      5.0
      This car delivers good performance and truly stands out among Kia’s lineup. It’s one of my top cars in my collection, and I really like it. It has become my favorite car at home, offering a satisfying and enjoyable driving experience.
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      SHAM HARICHANDRA
      2 Month ago
      4.6
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      This seven-seater diesel car is of excellent quality. It offers great performance and comfort, making it a reliable choice for families.
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