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Mahindra Thar vs KIA Carens

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra Thar or KIA Carens? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Thar and Carens. Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs.11.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel and KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.10.52 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium 1.5 Petrol MT 7 Str. Mahindra Thar is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 130 bhp @ 3750 rpm power whereas KIA Carens is a 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Thar provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and Carens has a mileage of 15.7 kmpl (base model).

Thar vs Carens

Key HighlightsMahindra TharKIA Carens Facelift
PriceRs.11.25 LakhRs.10.52 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1497 cc
Power130 bhp @ 3750 rpm113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Mileage/Range15 kmpl15.7 kmpl
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Mahindra Thar AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel car
Mahindra Thar
AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel
Rs. 11.25 Lakh
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KIA Carens Facelift Premium 1.5 Petrol MT 7 Str car
KIA Carens Facelift
Premium 1.5 Petrol MT 7 Str
Rs. 10.52 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Thar specificationsCarens specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    13.31 Lakh
    12.19 Lakh
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Petrol
    User Rating
    4.3
    4.3
    Boot Space (Litres)
    600 Litres
    216 Litres
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Engine Displacement
    1497 cc
    1497 cc
    Max Power (bhp @rpm)
    130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
    113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
    Colors
    Thar Colours
    Carens Colours
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Thar Brakes, Suspension & TyresCarens Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Front Suspension
    Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
    McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
    Rear Suspension
    Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
    Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
    Front Brakes
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Brakes
    Drum
    Disc
    Wheels
    Steel Rims
    Steel Rims
    Spare Wheel
    Steel
    Steel
    Front Tyre Size
    245 / 75 R16
    195/65 R15
    Rear Tyre Size
    Not available
    195/65 R15
    Turning Radius
    5.5 meters
    5.25 meters
    Tyre Size Spare
    245/75 R16
    195/65 R15
    Wheels Size
    R16
    R15

    Exterior

    Thar ExteriorCarens Exterior
    Sunroof
    No
    No
    Power Windows
    Front Only
    Front & Rear
    Adjustable ORVMs
    Internally Adjustable
    Externally Adjustable
    Turn Indicators on ORVMs
    Optional
    No
    Rear Wiper
    No
    No
    Rear Defogger
    checkYes
    No
    Bootlid Opener
    Internal
    Electric Tailgate Release
    Rain Sensing Wipers
    checkYes
    No
    Daytime Running Lights
    LED
    No
    LED headlight
    No
    No
    Projector headlight
    checkYes
    No
    Automatic Headlamps
    No
    No
    Follow Me Home Headlamps
    No
    No

    Instrumentation

    Thar InstrumentationCarens Instrumentation
    Low Fuel Level Warning
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Adjustable Cluster Brightness
    checkYes
    No
    Fuel level guage
    Digital
    Analogue
    Gear Indicator
    checkYes
    No
    Shift Indicator
    No
    checkYes
    Tachometer
    Analogue
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Analogue
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Avg fuel economy display
    checkYes
    checkYes

    Infotainment & Communication

    Thar Infotainment & CommunicationCarens Infotainment & Communication
    Apple CarPlay
    No
    No
    Android Auto
    No
    No
    Voice Command
    No
    No
    Infotainment Screen
    No
    checkYes
    Multifunction Display
    No
    checkYes
    Bluetooth Compatibility
    No
    No
    Integrated Music System
    No
    checkYes
    Speakers
    No
    No
    AM/FM Radio
    No
    checkYes
    USB Compatibility
    No
    checkYes
    Wireless Charger
    -
    No
    Basic Warranty
    2 Years or 100000 KMS
    3 Years or Unlimited KMS

    Engine & Transmission

    Thar Engine & TransmissionCarens Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    1497 cc
    1497 cc
    Engine Type
    D117 CRDe
    Smartstream G 1.5
    No. of Cylinders
    4
    4
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Cylinder Configuration
    DOHC
    DOHC
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Petrol
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Gears
    6 Gears
    6 Gears
    Power
    130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
    113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
    Torque
    300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
    144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
    Fast Charging
    No
    -
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    FWD
    ARAI Certified Economy
    15 kmpl
    16 kmpl
    Top Speed
    155 kmph
    120 kmph
    Emission Norm
    BS6 Phase 2
    BS6 Phase 2

    Comfort & Convenience

    Thar Comfort & ConvenienceCarens Comfort & Convenience
    AC
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear AC Vents
    -
    Blower& Vents on Roof & Common Fan Speed Control
    Automatic climate control
    No
    No
    Heater
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
    -
    No
    Cruise Control
    No
    No
    Start / Stop Button
    No
    No
    Power Steering
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Adjustable steering
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Multifunction Steering Wheel
    No
    checkYes
    Leather streering wheels
    No
    No
    Drive Modes
    No information
    3
    Keyless Entry
    No
    No
    Electronic Parking Brake
    -
    No
    Parking Assist
    checkYes
    No

    Safety

    Thar SafetyCarens Safety
    NCAP Rating
    4 Star (Global NCAP)
    3 Star (Global NCAP)
    Airbags
    2
    6
    ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Overspeed Warning
    1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
    1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
    ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
    checkYes
    checkYes
    EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
    checkYes
    checkYes
    EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
    checkYes
    checkYes
    ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
    checkYes
    checkYes
    ASR / Traction Control
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
    No
    checkYes
    Lane Departure Warning
    No
    No
    Emergency Brake Light Flashing
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Seat Belt Warning
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
    checkYes
    No
    Rear Middle Head Rest
    -
    No

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Thar Dimensions & CapacityCarens Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    3985 mm
    4540 mm
    Width
    1820 mm
    1800 mm
    Height
    1850 mm
    1708 mm
    Wheelbase
    2450 mm
    2780 mm
    Ground Clearance
    226 mm
    195 mm
    No. of Seats
    4
    7
    No. of Doors
    3
    5
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    45 Litres
    45 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    6 Litres
    4.8 Litres
    Boot Space
    600 Litres
    216 Litres
    Kerb Weight
    1710 kg
    1535 kg
    Body Type
    SUV
    MUV

    Pros & Cons

    Thar Pros & ConsCarens Pros & Cons
    Pros
    • The Thar offers 'go-anywhere' capabilities with its 4x4 hardware.
    • Comes with better safety features such as ESP, TPMS, hill-hold and descent control
    • The automatic transmission is super smooth
    • Refined petrol and diesel engine options are available
    • The customers can choose from RWD & 4X4 drivetrain
    • It offers better practicality as compared to the old Thar
    • Mahindra Thar comes with a convertible soft top
    • 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
    Cons
    • It can’t be your regular family car
    • The ride quality is not good, it always remain unsettled specially at higher speeds
    • It offers 2 doors and 4 seats option, accessing the rear seat is bit of an effort
    • The petrol engine is not efficient
    • It lacks premium and some important features such as rear camera, auto dimming IRVM, no rear wiper
    • It boasts a premium price tag
    • No room for luggage on the back
    • 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
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    Detailed Comparison of Mahindra Thar and KIA Carens Facelift

    Safety

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

    Body

    Thar has doors and seats. It is an with 600 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 226 mm. It is 1820 mm wide, 1850 mm high and 3985 mm long. It has 1710 kg kerb weight and 2450 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Carens is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 216 Litres boot space, 195 mm ground clearance.It has 1708 mm height, 4540 mm length, 1800 mm width, and 1535 kgkerb weight.

    Transmission

    Mahindra Thar comes with RWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Carens comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission.

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    Mahindra Thar and KIA Carens Facelift Owner Reviews

    • Thar Review
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        Sa
        13 Apr 2024
        Review for Mahindra Thar
        2.7
        Mahindra Thar is very good four seater xuv.
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        ameen
        01 Apr 2024
        Review for Mahindra Thar
        4.0
        On road performance of this car is awesome, easy to drive and comfortable.
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        Om dhore
        28 Days ago
        Review for Mahindra Thar
        4.7
        Off-road look is best and about this car, its a family car or trip and the safety is much better these all reasons I like this car
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        Anonymous
        30 Days ago
        Review for Mahindra Thar
        4.3
        Comfortable so good drive and nice look.
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        Sayan bhowmik
        2 Month ago
        Review for Mahindra Thar
        5.0
        Awesome car, just looking like a wow excellent. I don't have a caption, this is a Mahindra thar king of cars, pure power.
        Likes (4)
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        Pradeep
        2 Month ago
        Review for KIA Carens Facelift
        5.0
        KIA Carens is the best car. Good mileage for the diesel variant. Good look. Excellent off-road and in-city performance.
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        Aswanth
        2 Month ago
        Review for KIA Carens Facelift
        5.0
        Good car but mileage is not good. Rest everything is fantastic especially space is very good. You can feel comfortable everywhere inside the car and AC cooling is very nice.
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        Aadil
        2 Month ago
        Review for KIA Carens Facelift
        4.3
        Good car for family and 7 seater comfortable for family I like this car so much I can buy the next month in diesel engine.
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        Gopi
        3 Month ago
        Review for KIA Carens Facelift
        5.0
        I am really impressed this car two- or three-month Iam booking this car Salem to Rameswaram visit Kia carens good experience driveway to engine performance very good 7-person good compare for this vehicle suspension Seven persons luggage child overall good suspension this vehicle two months buy now.
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        Priyansh agarwal
        5 Month ago
        Review for KIA Carens Facelift
        4.4
        It offers a high level of comfort through its well-designed interior, smooth ride quality, effective noise insulation, and advanced climate control system. These factors combine to create a comfortable and enjoyable driving and riding experience for all occupants.
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      Mahindra Thar and KIA Carens Facelift FAQs

      What is the on-road price of Mahindra Thar?
      The on-road price of Mahindra Thar is Rs. 13.31 Lakh in New Delhi.
      What is the on-road price of KIA Carens Facelift?
      The on-road price of KIA Carens Facelift is Rs. 12.19 Lakh in New Delhi.