Hyundai Kona Electric vs Kia Carens
Should you buy Hyundai Kona Electric or Kia Carens? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Hyundai Kona Electric price starts at Rs 23.84 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium (Electric) and Kia Carens price starts Rs 10.52 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium (Petrol).
Kona Electric Vs Carens
| Key Highlights | Hyundai Kona Electric | Kia Carens |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.25,23,859* | Rs.23,41,760* |
| Range (km) | 452 | - |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | 39.2 | - |
| Charging Time | 19 h - AC - 2.8 kW (0-100%) | - |
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Hyundai Kona Electric vs Kia Carens comparison
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- Kia Carens
- Premium Diesel iMT (Diesel) 12.65 Lakh*
- Premium Diesel (Diesel) 12.67 Lakh*
- Premium Opt Diesel (Diesel) 13.06 Lakh*
- Prestige Diesel iMT (Diesel) 13.95 Lakh*
- Gravity Diesel (Diesel) 14 Lakh*
- Prestige Diesel (Diesel) 14.15 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus Diesel iMT (Diesel) 15.45 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus Diesel (Diesel) 15.60 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus Opt Diesel AT (Diesel) 16.81 Lakh*
- Luxury Diesel (Diesel) 17.25 Lakh*
- Luxury Diesel iMT (Diesel) 17.27 Lakh*
- Luxury Opt Diesel AT (Diesel) 17.85 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus 6 STR Diesel (Diesel) 18.17 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel (Diesel) 18.35 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel iMT (Diesel) 18.37 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel iMT 6 STR (Diesel) 18.37 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel AT 6 STR (Diesel) 19.22 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel AT (Diesel) 19.29 Lakh*
- X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR (Diesel) 19.94 Lakh*
- Premium (Petrol) 10.52 Lakh*
- Premium Opt (Petrol) 11.06 Lakh*
- Premium iMT (Petrol) 12 Lakh*
- Gravity (Petrol) 12.10 Lakh*
- Prestige (Petrol) 12.12 Lakh*
- Prestige Opt (Petrol) 12.27 Lakh*
- Prestige Opt 6 STR (Petrol) 12.27 Lakh*
- Premium Opt iMT (Petrol) 12.56 Lakh*
- Gravity iMT (Petrol) 13.50 Lakh*
- Prestige iMT (Petrol) 13.62 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus iMT (Petrol) 15.10 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus DCT (Petrol) 15.85 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus Opt DCT (Petrol) 16.31 Lakh*
- Luxury iMT (Petrol) 16.72 Lakh*
- Luxury Opt DCT (Petrol) 17.15 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus iMT 6 STR (Petrol) 17.77 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus iMT (Petrol) 17.82 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus DCT 6 STR (Petrol) 18.67 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus DCT (Petrol) 18.94 Lakh*
- X-Line DCT (Petrol) 19.44 Lakh*
- X-Line DCT 6 STR (Petrol) 19.44 Lakh*
Rs19.94 Lakh
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.25,23,859* | Rs.23,41,760* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.48,047/month | Rs.44,577/month |
| Insurance | Rs.96,829 Kona Insurance | Rs.71,853 Carens Insurance |
| User Rating | Based on 57 Reviews | Based on 372 Reviews |
| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | - | Rs.3,854.2 |
| Brochure | Brochure not available | |
| Running Cost Running cost per km measures the expense of driving your EV per kilometer. Running Cost/Km = (Battery Capacity of EV * Per Unit Electricity Cost ) / Range on full charge.✕ | ₹ 0.87/km | - |
Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines✕ | Not applicable | CRDi VGT |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)✕ | Not applicable | 1493 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency.✕ | Not applicable | 4 4 Cylinder Cars |
| Fast Charging Fast charging typically refers to direct current (DC) charging from an EV charge station, and is generally quicker than AC charging. Not all fast chargers are equal, though, and this depends on their rated output.✕ | Yes | Not applicable |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | - | 45 |
| Emission Norm Compliance Indicates the level of pollutants the car's engine emits, showing compliance with environmental regulations.✕ | ZEV | BS VI 2.0 |
| Top Speed (kmph) | - | 174 |
Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling.✕ | McPherson strut type | McPherson Strut with coil spring |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability.✕ | Multi - link | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease.✕ | Electric | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car.✕ | Tilt & telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.✕ | 4180 | 4540 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors✕ | 1800 | 1800 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces✕ | 1570 | 1708 |
| Wheel Base (mm) Distance between the centre of the front and rear wheels. Affects the car’s stability & handling .✕ | 2600 | 2780 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles.✕ | - | Yes |
| Remote Fuel Lid Opener A feature that allows the driver to open the car's fuel cap cover from inside the car or with a remote. Makes opening the fuel lid convenient.✕ | - | No |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | - | Yes |
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Exterior
| Available Colors | Titan Grey/Abyss Black Atlas White Atlas White/Abyss Black Fiery Red/Abyss Black Abyss Black Kona Colors | Sparkling Silver Pewter Olive Clear White Intense Red Aurora Black Pearl Imperial Blue Gravity Gray Carens Colors |
| Body Type | SUV All SUV Cars | MUV All MUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | - | Yes |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | - | Yes |
| Remote Immobiliser | - | Yes |
| Unauthorised Vehicle Entry | - | Yes |
| Remote Vehicle Status Check | - | Yes |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
- Claimed range of 452km as per ARAI. Even if the real world range drops by a big margin, there’s enough for a week’s worth of commuting
- 3 year/unlimited km warranty on the car & 8 year/1,60,000km warranty for the battery pack
- Feature loaded electric car. Gets goodies like LED projector headlamps, powered driver seat, heated and cooled front seats, sunroof, 8-inch touchscreen, 6 airbags, traction control & a lot more
- Super smooth drive experience. Immediate acceleration, nearly noise free driving and easy to understand driving behaviour make it a good purchase for first time electric vehicle buyers
- Multiple charging options - DC fast charge, level 2 AC wallbox charger & level 1 portable charger
- Low running cost. Hyundai claims overall operational cost, including services, is 1/5th of an equivalent petrol car
- Looks unique, in a good way.
- Good presence with generous exterior dimensions
- Lots of practical elements integrated into the cabin
- Available in 6- and 7-seater configurations
- Turbo-petrol and diesel engine options
- Automatic transmission option with both engines
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Kia Carens
- Average cabin space. Not comparable to a similarly priced petrol/diesel SUV like the Jeep Compass or Hyundai Tucson
- Average boot space is on par with sub-10 lakh Rupee hatchbacks
- Limited traveling charge options. You will depend on availability of fast charge stations or have to use the portable charger that takes several hours for a full charge
- Lacks the road presence and size of a price rival like the Compass or Tucson
- Missing some premium features
- Looks more like an MPV, than an SUV
- 16-inch wheels look small on the overall large side profile
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Q ) Which car is cheaper between Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Carens?
A ) Hyundai Kona Electric price starts at ₹ 23.84 Lakh & Kia Carens price starts at ₹ 10.52 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Carens is cheaper between these two cars.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi