The Kia Carens was recently introduced in the Indian market and offer a spacious and comfortable cabin. The car shares its powertrain options with the Seltos and is offered with a long list of features that help it give tough competition to the rivals like the Hyundai Alcazar and the Tata Safari. Here is a detailed Kia Carens vs Tata Safari comparison that will help you decide better if you are planning to buy a new MPV.
Kia Carens Vs Tata Safari - Design and Dimensions
The Carens boast an aggressive and modern SUV language that helps it boast an impressive road presence. The car boasts features like LED headlamps, LED taillights, dual-tone alloy wheels, LED fog lamps, etc. In all, the Carens will definitely attract a number of eyeballs when out there on the roads. The Tata Safari on the other hand gets a dominating and bold design while the larger dimensions too are easily distinguishable. The build quality is great and better than the Carens. In addition to this, the Tata Safari also gets a larger sunroof, more on that later.
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| Kia Carens | Tata Safari | |
| Length | 4540 mm | 4661 mm |
| Width | 1800 mm | 1894 mm |
| Height | 1700 mm | 1786 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2780 mm | 2741 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | NA |
Kia Carens Vs Tata Safari - Interiors and features
Just like the Seltos, the Kia Carens too boasts a long list of features that help it have an edge over many of the rivals. To start with, the car gets a wireless charger, automatic climate control, ventilated seats, etc. The Tata Safari too offers a similar features list but does miss out on some of the features that the Carens has to offer. Having said this, it is the Safari that offers better space inside the cabin and more comfortable seats. The fit-finish levels inside the cabin are comparable but it is the Safari that offers a much larger panoramic sunroof inside the cabin.
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Kia Carens Vs Tata Safari - Engine, Gearbox, and Performance
Three engine options are being offered with the new Kia Carens that include 1.4-L turbocharged petrol, 1.5-L naturally aspirated petrol, and 1.5-L turbodiesel engines. All these engines can be had with a manual as well as an automatic gearbox. The Safari on the other hand is only available with a 2.0-L diesel engine that boasts a peak power and torque output of 170 Ps and 350Nm respectively. Needless to say, both, manual as well as automatic gearboxes are being offered with this engine.
Kia Engine Specs:
| 1.5-L NA Petrol | 1.4-L Turbo Petrol | 1.5-L Diesel | |
| Type | 4 Cylinder | 4 Cylinder, Turbocharged | 4 Cylinder, Turbocharged |
| Displacement | 1497 cc | 1353 cc | 1493 cc |
| Power | 115 hp | 140 hp | 115 hp |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 242 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed MT | 6-speed MT 7-speed DCT | 6-speed MT 6-speed AT |
Tata Safari Engine Specs:
| Model | Tata Safari |
| Type | 4 Cylinder, turbocharged diesel |
| Displacement | 1956 cc |
| Power | 170 PS |
| Torque | 350 Nm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed Manual 6-speed AT Automatic |
Final Verdict
The Kia Carens offers a VFM and a feature-rich cabin to those looking for a comfortable and premium vehicle. The Tata Safari on the other hand offers a more spacious and well-built cabin. While the performance from both these vehicles is great, it is the Safari that offers a bigger and a powerful motor. While both these vehicles offer a great package, it is the Tata Safari that will be a better choice for you.
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