Kia Carens vs Mahindra XUV700
Should you buy Kia Carens or Mahindra XUV700? 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. Kia Carens price starts at Rs 10.60 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium (Petrol) and Mahindra XUV700 price starts Rs 13.99 Lakh ex-showroom for MX 5Str (Petrol). Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while XUV700 has 2198 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carens has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the XUV700 has a mileage of 17 kmpl (Diesel top model).
Carens Vs XUV700
| Key Highlights | Kia Carens | Mahindra XUV700 |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.22,32,337* | Rs.30,55,305* |
| Mileage (city) | 16.5 kmpl | - |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine(cc) | 1493 | 2198 |
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic |
Kia Carens vs Mahindra XUV700 comparison
- Kia Carens
- Premium Diesel (Diesel) 12.73 Lakh*
- Premium Opt Diesel (Diesel) 13.16 Lakh*
- Gravity Diesel (Diesel) 14.13 Lakh*
- Top SellingPrestige Diesel (Diesel) 14.26 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus Diesel (Diesel) 15.67 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus Opt Diesel AT (Diesel) 16.90 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel (Diesel) 19 Lakh*
- Premium (Petrol) 10.60 Lakh*
- Premium Opt (Petrol) 11.31 Lakh*
- Prestige Opt 6 STR (Petrol) 12 Lakh*
- Prestige Opt (Petrol) 12.26 Lakh*
- Premium Opt iMT (Petrol) 12.65 Lakh*
- Gravity iMT (Petrol) 13.60 Lakh*
- Gravity (Petrol) 14.13 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus iMT (Petrol) 15.20 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus Opt DCT (Petrol) 16.40 Lakh*
- X-Line DCT 6 STR (Petrol) 19.50 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus DCT (Petrol) 19.65 Lakh*
- X-Line DCT (Petrol) 19.70 Lakh*
Rs19 Lakh *VS - Mahindra XUV700
- MX 5Str Diesel (Diesel) 14.59 Lakh*
- MX 7Str Diesel (Diesel) 14.99 Lakh*
- MX E 5Str Diesel (Diesel) 15.09 Lakh*
- MX E 7Str Diesel (Diesel) 15.49 Lakh*
- AX3 5Str Diesel (Diesel) 16.99 Lakh*
- AX3 E 5Str Diesel (Diesel) 17.49 Lakh*
- Top SellingAX5 5Str Diesel (Diesel) 18.29 Lakh*
- AX5 7 Str Diesel (Diesel) 19.04 Lakh*
- AX5 S 7 Str Diesel (Diesel) 17.74 Lakh*
- AX5 S E 7Str Diesel (Diesel) 18.24 Lakh*
- AX3 5Str Diesel AT (Diesel) 18.59 Lakh*
- AX5 5Str Diesel AT (Diesel) 19.89 Lakh*
- AX5 7 Str Diesel AT (Diesel) 20.64 Lakh*
- AX5 S 7 Str Diesel AT (Diesel) 19.24 Lakh*
- AX7 6 Str Diesel (Diesel) 20.19 Lakh*
- AX7 7Str Diesel (Diesel) 19.99 Lakh*
- AX7 6 Str Diesel AT (Diesel) 22.34 Lakh*
- AX7 7Str Diesel AT (Diesel) 22.14 Lakh*
- AX7L 6Str Diesel (Diesel) 23.24 Lakh*
- AX7L 7Str Diesel (Diesel) 22.99 Lakh*
- AX7 7Str Diesel AT AWD (Diesel) 23.34 Lakh*
- AX7L 6Str Diesel AT (Diesel) 24.94 Lakh*
- AX7L 7Str Diesel AT (Diesel) 24.74 Lakh*
- AX7L 7Str Diesel AT AWD (Diesel) 25.74 Lakh*
- MX 5Str (Petrol) 13.99 Lakh*
- MX 7Str (Petrol) 14.49 Lakh*
- MX E 5Str (Petrol) 14.49 Lakh*
- MX E 7Str (Petrol) 14.99 Lakh*
- AX3 5Str (Petrol) 16.39 Lakh*
- AX3 E 5Str (Petrol) 16.89 Lakh*
- Top SellingAX5 5Str (Petrol) 17.69 Lakh*
- AX5 E 5Str (Petrol) 18.19 Lakh*
- AX3 5Str AT (Petrol) 17.99 Lakh*
- AX5 7 Str (Petrol) 18.34 Lakh*
- AX5 E 7 Str (Petrol) 18.84 Lakh*
- AX5 S 7 Str (Petrol) 16.89 Lakh*
- AX5 S E 7Str (Petrol) 17.39 Lakh*
- AX5 5Str AT (Petrol) 19.29 Lakh*
- AX5 7 Str AT (Petrol) 19.94 Lakh*
- AX5 S 7 Str AT (Petrol) 18.64 Lakh*
- AX7 6 Str (Petrol) 19.69 Lakh*
- AX7 7Str (Petrol) 19.49 Lakh*
- AX7 6Str AT (Petrol) 21.64 Lakh*
- AX7 7Str AT (Petrol) 21.44 Lakh*
- AX7L 6Str AT (Petrol) 24.14 Lakh*
- AX7L 7Str AT (Petrol) 23.94 Lakh*
Rs25.74 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.22,32,337* | Rs.30,55,305* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.44,400/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.59,181/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.69,120 | Rs.1,02,776 |
| User Rating | Based on 442 Reviews | Based on 1017 Reviews |
| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | Rs.3,854.2 | - |
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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✕ | CRDi VGT | mHAWK |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)✕ | 1493 | 2198 |
| 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.✕ | 44 Cylinder Cars | 44 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better.✕ | 114.41bhp@4000rpm | 182bhp@3500rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | 16.5 | - |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | 21 | - |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | - | 16.57 |
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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.✕ | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| 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.✕ | Rear twist beam | Multi-link, Solid Axle |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease.✕ | 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.✕ | 4540 | 4695 |
| 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 | 1890 |
| 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✕ | 1708 | 1755 |
| Wheel Base (mm) Distance between the centre of the front and rear wheels. Affects the car’s stability & handling .✕ | 2780 | 2750 |
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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 | 2 Zone |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles.✕ | Yes | 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 | Yes |
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Exterior
| Available Colours | Glacier White Pearl Sparkling Silver Pewter Olive Intense Red Aurora Black Pearl +2 MoreCarens Colours | Everest White Electic Blue Dt Dazzling Silver Dt Red Rage Dt Midnight Black +8 MoreXUV700 Colours |
| Body Type | MUVAll MUV Cars | SUVAll SUV 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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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | No | Yes |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | No | Yes |
| Oncoming Lane Mitigation | No | - |
| Speed Assist System | No | - |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | Yes | 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 | No |
| 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
Kia Carens
- 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
Mahindra XUV700
- Lot of variants and powertrain options
- Very capable engine options
- AWD with diesel engine
- Ride quality is very comfortable
- Impressive infotainment experience
- Long safety list, with 7 airbags
- ADAS has been tuned for Indian road conditions
Kia Carens
- Missing some premium features
- Looks more like an MPV, than an SUV
- 16-inch wheels look small on the overall large side profile
Mahindra XUV700
- Not a fun to drive SUV
- Petrol engine gives effortless power, but not exciting
- Some quality issue in the cabin
- Strange missing features like auto-dimming IRVM
- Boot space behind 3rd row
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Questions & answers
Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Carens and Mahindra XUV700?
A ) Kia Carens price starts at ₹ 10.60 Lakh & Mahindra XUV700 price starts at ₹ 13.99 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Carens is cheaper between these two cars.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi