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Maruti Suzuki Ertiga vs KIA Carens

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Maruti Suzuki Ertiga or KIA Carens? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Ertiga and Carens. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Price starts at Rs.8.69 Lakh (ex-showroom) for LXI (O) MT and KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.10.45 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium Petrol. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is 4 cylinder, 1462 cc Engine can generate 101.65 bhp @ 6000 rpm power whereas KIA Carens is a 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Ertiga provides a mileage of 20.51 kmpl (base model), and Carens has a mileage of 15.7 kmpl (base model).

Ertiga vs Carens

Key HighlightsMaruti ErtigaKIA Carens
PriceRs.8.69 LakhRs.10.45 Lakh
Engine Capacity1462 cc1497 cc
Power101.65 bhp @ 6000 rpm113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Mileage/Range20.51 kmpl15.7 kmpl
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Maruti Ertiga LXI (O) MT car
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Specifications Overview

Ertiga specificationsCarens specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
9.72 Lakh
12.11 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.3
4.3
Boot Space (Litres)
-
216 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
1497 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
101.65 bhp @ 6000 rpm
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Ertiga Brakes, Suspension & TyresCarens Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
Mac Pherson Strut & Coil Spring
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam & Coil Spring
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
185/65 R15
195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
185/65 R15
195/65 R15
Turning Radius
5.2 meters
5.25 meters
Tyre Size Spare
185/65 R15
195/65 R15
Wheels Size
R15
R15

Exterior

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

Instrumentation

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

Infotainment & Communication

Ertiga 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 40000 KMS
3 Years or Unlimited KMS

Engine & Transmission

Ertiga Engine & TransmissionCarens Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1462 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
K15C Smart Hybrid
Smartstream G 1.5
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
5 Gears
6 Gears
Power
101.65 bhp @ 6000 rpm
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
20.51 kmpl
16 kmpl
Top Speed
170 kmph
120 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Ertiga Comfort & ConvenienceCarens Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
checkYes
Rear AC Vents
No
Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control
Automatic climate control
No
No
Heater
checkYes
checkYes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
No
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
-
3
Keyless Entry
No
No
Electronic Parking Brake
-
No
Parking Assist
No
No

Safety

Ertiga SafetyCarens Safety
NCAP Rating
3 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
No
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
No
checkYes
Lane Departure Warning
-
No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
No
checkYes
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
checkYes
No
Rear Middle Head Rest
-
No

Dimensions & Capacity

Ertiga Dimensions & CapacityCarens Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4395 mm
4540 mm
Width
1735 mm
1800 mm
Height
1690 mm
1708 mm
Wheelbase
2740 mm
2780 mm
Ground Clearance
-
195 mm
No. of Seats
7
7
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.1 Litres
4.8 Litres
Boot Space
-
216 Litres
Kerb Weight
1150 kg
1535 kg
Body Type
MUV
MUV

Pros & Cons

Ertiga Pros & ConsCarens Pros & Cons
Pros
  • It offers a spacious interior with 7-seats
  • The 1.5-litre NA petrol engine is fuel-efficient and well-refined
  • It offers practical utility spaces inside the cabin
  • The 6-speed AT gearbox is better than the previous-gen 4-speed AT
  • It comes with factory-fitted CNG with a claimed efficiency of 26.11 km/kg
  • The Ertiga is a superb highway car thanks in part to its fine-tuned suspension
  • The interiors of the Ertiga facelift are very spacious. They are also tech-loaded and comfortable.
  • It offers decent features. For example, a touchscreen infotainment. It also has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It has a projector headlamp and more.
  • 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
  • The engine starts to scream at higher speeds
  • The safety features are not at par with rivals like the KIA Carens
  • The CNG variant limits the boot space
  • Last row feels a bit cramped for tall passengers
  • The quality of the interior could have been better
  • 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 Maruti Ertiga and KIA Carens

Safety

Ertiga 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), Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, 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

Ertiga has doors and seats. It is an with boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacity. It is 1735 mm wide, 1690 mm high and 4395 mm long. It has 1150 kg kerb weight and 2740 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

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission. And Carens comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission.

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Maruti Ertiga and KIA Carens Owner Reviews

  • Ertiga Review
  • Carens Review
    • v
      vikash
      06 Mar 2024
      Review for Maruti Ertiga
      5.0
      Wonder car and comfortable drive. Looks beautiful in White colour. It is my favourite car and my family and friends really like this car.
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      SANDEEP KUMAR
      04 Mar 2024
      Review for Maruti Ertiga
      3.8
      I Love Maruti Ertiga, drive comfortable and everything is good in this car.
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    • MI
      Mohammad Imran
      1 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Ertiga
      4.6
      Excellent experience with this car. This is my favorite family car. So I like this car. I am not selling my car. Amazing driving experience with this car. Thank you.
      Likes (2)
    • RS
      Ravinder Singh
      1 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Ertiga
      4.6
      Good car. Good mileage. Best color & perfect mileage & powerful engine. Everything is so nice. Everyone should like. Good quality and good service. All staff is good.
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    • SS
      Sam Son
      3 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Ertiga
      4.4
      For petrol, the car has a mileage around 17.99 km/l and for diesel, around 24.20 km/l.
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      Pradeep
      1 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens
      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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    • A
      Aswanth
      1 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens
      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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    • A
      Aadil
      1 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens
      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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    • G
      Gopi
      2 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens
      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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    • Pa
      Priyansh agarwal
      4 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens
      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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    Maruti Ertiga and KIA Carens FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Maruti Ertiga?
    The on-road price of Maruti Ertiga is Rs. 9.72 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of KIA Carens?
    The on-road price of KIA Carens is Rs. 12.11 Lakh in New Delhi.