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KIA Carens vs Tata Safari

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Carens or Tata Safari? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Carens and Safari. KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.10.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium (O) Petrol and Tata Safari Price starts at Rs.14.66 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart . KIA Carens is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm power whereas Tata Safari is a 4 cylinder, 1956 cc Engine can generate 167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Carens provides a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model), and Safari has a mileage of 16.3 kmpl (base model).

Carens vs Safari

Key HighlightsKIA CarensTata Safari
PriceRs.10.99 LakhRs.14.66 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1956 cc
Power113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Mileage/Range17.9 kmpl16.3 kmpl
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KIA Carens Premium (O) Petrol car
Premium (O) Petrol
Rs. 10.99 Lakh
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Rs. 14.66 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
12.73 Lakh
Price Breakup
17.44 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
User Rating
4.4
4.3
Boot Space (Litres)
216 Litres
420 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1956 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm
167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Independent Lower Wishbone McPherson Strut with Coil Spring Anti-Roll Bar
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel
{195/65 R15}& Steel Rim
No& With Puncture Kit
Front Tyre Size
195/65 R15
235/65 R17
Rear Tyre Size
195/65 R15
235/65 R17
Turning Radius
10.2 meters
-
Wheels Size
R15
R17
Wheels Type
Steel Rims
Alloy Wheels

Exterior

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

Instrumentation

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

Infotainment & Communication

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

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
3 Years/100000 Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms
5 Years/ upto 125000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1497 cc
1956 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.5
Kryotec 2.0L BS6 Ph 2 Turbocharged Engine
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6
6
Power
113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm
167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Torque
143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm
350 Nm @ 1750 - 2500 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
17.9 kmpl
16.3 kmpl
Top Speed
174 kmph
-
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
check
Compression Ratio
10.9 :1
17.2:1

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
-
Start / Stop Button
-
Power Steering
check
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
check
Leather streering wheels
-
Keyless Entry
Foldable 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)
-
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
check
ASR / Traction Control
-
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
Lane Departure Warning
-
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
check
check
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
check
Hill Assist
check
check
Hill Descent Control
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4540 mm
4668 mm
Width
1800 mm
1922 mm
Height
1708 mm
1795 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2741 mm
Ground Clearance
195 mm
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No. of Seats
7
7
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
50 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.2 Litres
-
Boot Space
216 Litres
420 Litres
Kerb Weight
1630 kg
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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
  • More modern looks with the new LED DRLs and other design changes with the facelift
  • It now offers more features such as 12-inch infotainment, dual-zone climate control, surround-view camera, and more
  • The safety features have been increased with ADAS level 2. The car now has up to 7 airbags and a 5-star GNCAP safety rating, among other improvements.
  • The inclusion of electric power steering improved the ride quality and handling.
  • The automatic transmission now comes with an e-Shifter to ensure smooth gearshifts
  • Big design gives a solid road presence
  • The Safari is the only SUV in the segment to offer rear-seat ventilation
  • Tata Safari now comes with a good level of NVH
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 only available powertrain is diesel; there is no petrol or turbo-petrol engine.
  • The Safari does not come with a 4WD drivetrain while some competitors offer 4WD as an option
  • Occasionally, the infotainment software exhibits lag and may cease functioning
  • The dimensions remain mostly unchanged from the pre-facelift model. This leads to a cramped feel in the last row.
  • Tata's after-sales support falls short of expectations
  • The top models seem overpriced, reaching an on-road price approaching Rs 30 lakh
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Carens and Tata Safari

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. Safari 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, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock.

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, Safari is an with doors and seats ,50 Litres fuel tank capacity, 420 Litres boot space, It has 1795 mm height, 4668 mm length, 1922 mm width, .

Transmission

KIA Carens comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Safari comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission.

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KIA Carens and Tata Safari Owner Reviews

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    • SS
      Satish Singh
      10 Dec 2025
      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
      05 Dec 2025
      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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      Sami
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      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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      Arvind Kumar
      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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    • AS
      Asit Sovan
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      Good comfort and a great family car to buy. A must-have among all 6-seater cars.
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