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    Kia Carens vs Maruti Grand Vitara

    Should you buy Kia Carens or Maruti Grand Vitara? 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 Maruti Grand Vitara price starts Rs 11.42 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol). Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Grand Vitara has 1490 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carens has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Grand Vitara has a mileage of 27.97 kmpl (Petrol top model).

    Carens Vs Grand Vitara

    Key HighlightsKia CarensMaruti Grand Vitara
    On Road PriceRs.22,64,574*Rs.23,84,342*
    Mileage (city)-25.45 kmpl
    Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
    Engine(cc)14821490
    TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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    Kia Carens vs Maruti Grand Vitara comparison

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          Kia Carens
          Kia Carens
            Rs19.70 Lakh*
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                Maruti Grand Vitara
                Maruti Grand Vitara
                  Rs20.68 Lakh*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
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                Rs.22,64,574*
                Rs.23,84,342*
                Finance Available (EMI)
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                Rs.44,011/month
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                Rs.45,392/month
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                Insurance
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                Rs.71,155
                Rs.88,862
                User Rating
                4.4
                Based on 457 Reviews
                4.5
                Based on 561 Reviews
                Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)
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                Rs.3,367.4
                Rs.5,130.8
                Brochure
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
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                Smartstream T-GDi
                M15D With Strong Hybrid
                Displacement (cc)
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                1482
                1490
                No. of Cylinders
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                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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                157.81bhp@5500rpm
                91.18bhp@5500rpm
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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                253Nm@1500-3500rpm
                122Nm@4400-4800rpm
                Valves Per Cylinder
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                4
                4
                Fuel Supply System
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                GDi
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                Turbo Charger
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                Yes
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                Transmission Type
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                Automatic
                Automatic
                Gearbox
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                7-Speed
                E-CVT
                Drive Type
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                FWD
                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
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                Petrol
                Petrol
                Mileage City (kmpl)
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                25.45
                Mileage Highway (kmpl)
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                15
                21.97
                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
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                27.97
                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
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                45
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                Emission Norm Compliance
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                BS VI 2.0
                BS VI 2.0
                Top Speed (kmph)
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                174
                135
                Suspension, Steering & Brakes
                Front Suspension
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                MacPherson Strut suspension
                MacPherson Strut suspension
                Rear Suspension
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                Rear twist beam
                Rear twist beam
                Steering Type
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                Electric
                Electric
                Steering Column
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                Tilt & Telescopic
                Tilt & Telescopic
                Steering Gear Type
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                Rack & Pinion
                Turning Radius (Metres)
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                5.4
                Front Brake Type
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                Disc
                Ventilated Disc
                Rear Brake Type
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                Disc
                Solid Disc
                Top Speed (Kmph)
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                174
                135
                Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)
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                40.58
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                Tyre Size
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                205/65 R16
                215/60 R17
                Tyre Type
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                Radial Tubeless
                Tubeless, Radial
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                No
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                City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)
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                8.55
                verified
                Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)
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                25.82
                verified
                Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
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                16
                17
                Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
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                16
                17
                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
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                4540
                4345
                Width (mm)
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                1800
                1795
                Height (mm)
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                1708
                1645
                Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
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                210
                Wheel Base (mm)
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                2780
                2600
                Kerb Weight (kg)
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                1290-1295
                Grossweight (kg)
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                1755
                Seating Capacity
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                7
                5
                Boot Space (Litres)
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                210
                373
                No. of Doors
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                5
                5
                Comfort & Convenience
                Power Steering
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                YesYes
                Automatic Climate Control
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                YesYes
                Air Quality Control
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                Yes
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                Remote Fuel Lid Opener
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                No
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                Accessory Power Outlet
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                YesYes
                Trunk Light
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                YesYes
                Vanity Mirror
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                YesYes
                Rear Reading Lamp
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                YesYes
                Rear Seat Headrest
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                -
                Optional
                Adjustable Headrest
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                YesYes
                Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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                YesYes
                Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
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                YesYes
                Rear AC Vents
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                YesYes
                Multifunction Steering Wheel
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                YesYes
                Cruise Control
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                YesYes
                Parking Sensors
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                Front & Rear
                Rear
                Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
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                -
                Yes
                Foldable Rear Seat
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                60:40 Split
                60:40 Split
                Engine Start Stop Button
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                YesYes
                Bottle Holder
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                Front & Rear Door
                Front & Rear Door
                Voice Commands
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                YesYes
                Paddle Shifters
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                YesNo
                USB Charger
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                Front & Rear
                Rear
                Central Console Armrest
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                With Storage
                With Storage
                Gear Shift Indicator
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                -
                No
                Rear Curtain
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                -
                No
                Luggage Hook And Net
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                YesNo
                Additional Features
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                Power Windows (All Doors) with Switch Illumination, Umbrella Holder, 2nd Row Seat One Touch Easy Electric Tumble, Roof Flushed 2nd & 3rd Row Diffused AC Vents & 4 Stage Speed Control, Body Colored ORVMs, Easy Push Retractable Tray & Cup Holder, 2nd & 3rd Row Cup Holders with Cooling Function, Solar Glass - UV Cut, All windows auto up/down safety with Voice recognition, Auto Anti-glare (ECM) Inside Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Controls, Walk-in Lever, Dashcam With Dual Camera, Driving Rear View Monitor with button
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                Massage Seats
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                No
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                Memory Function Seats
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                No
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                One Touch Operating Power Window
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                All
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                Autonomous Parking
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                No
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                Drive Modes
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                3
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                Glove Box Light
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                Yes
                Idle Start Stop System
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                YesYes
                Rear Window Sunblind
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                Yes
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                Rear Windscreen Sunblind
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                No
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                Voice assisted sunroof
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                Yes
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                Drive Mode Types
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                NORMAL|ECO|SPORT
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                Power Windows
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                Front & Rear
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                Cup Holders
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                Front & Rear
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                Air Conditioner
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                YesYes
                Heater
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                YesYes
                Adjustable Steering
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                YesNo
                KeyLess Entry
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                YesYes
                Ventilated Seats
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                YesYes
                Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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                YesYes
                Electric Adjustable Seats
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                No
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                Automatic Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Follow Me Home Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Interior
                Tachometer
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                YesYes
                Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
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                Yes
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                Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
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                Yes
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                Glove Box
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                YesYes
                Digital Odometer
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                Yes
                Folding Table In The Rear
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                Yes
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                Dual Tone Dashboard
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                YesYes
                Additional Features
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                D-Cut Steering Wheel with Carens Logo, New Distinct Black High Gloss Dashboard with Spatial Print, Xclusive Two Tone Black and splendid Sage Green Interiors, Premium Head Lining, Inside Door Handle Hyper Silver Metallic Paint, Luggage Board, Leatherette Wrapped Door Trims, Rear Doors Spot Lamp with Kia Logo Projection
                Chrome Inside Door Handle, Spot Map Lamp (Roof front), Black PVC + Stitch Door Armrest, Front Footwell Light (Driver & Co-driver side), Ambient Lighting Door Spot & IP Line, Soft Touch IP with Premium Stitch, All Black Interior with Champagne Gold Accents, Suzuki Connect ALERTS AND NOTIFICATIONS (Overspeed, Seatbelt, AC Idling, Trip (Start &End), Low Fuel, Low Range, Dashboard View)
                Digital Cluster
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                Yes
                Full
                Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
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                10.25
                7
                Upholstery
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                Leatherette
                Leatherette
                Ambient Light Colour
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                64
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                Exterior
                Available Colours
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                Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlMatte GraphiteImperial BlueGravity Gray+4 MoreCarens ColoursArctic WhiteOpulent RedOpulent Red With Black RoofChestnut BrownSplendid Silver With Black RoofGrandeur GreyArctic White Black RoofMidnight BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+5 MoreGrand Vitara Colours
                Body Type
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                Adjustable Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Rain Sensing Wiper
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                Yes
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                Rear Window Wiper
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                YesYes
                Rear Window Washer
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                YesYes
                Rear Window Defogger
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                Yes
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                Wheel Covers
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                NoNo
                Alloy Wheels
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                YesYes
                Rear Spoiler
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                YesYes
                Sun Roof
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                YesYes
                Side Stepper
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                No
                -
                Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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                YesYes
                Integrated Antenna
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                YesYes
                Chrome Grille
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                Yes
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                Chrome Garnish
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                Yes
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                Projector Headlamps
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                Yes
                Halogen Headlamps
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                NoNo
                Roof Rails
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                YesYes
                LED DRLs
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                Yes
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                LED Headlamps
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                YesYes
                LED Taillights
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                YesYes
                LED Fog Lamps
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                Yes
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                Additional Features
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                Body Colored Front & Rear Bumper, Wheel Arch and Side Moldings (black), Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Black high glossy Surround Accents, Rear Bumper Garnish - Black high glossy with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Rear Skid Plate - ABP Color, Beltline - Chrome, Black high glossy Side Door Garnish, Body Colored Outisde Door Handles, Roof Rail Black Glossy, Crown Jewel LED Headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs with integrated turn signal, Ice Cube LED Fog Lamps, Dual Tone Crystal Cut Alloys with Black gloss centre cap
                Chrome Belt Line Garnish, Front Variable Intermittent Wiper, LED Position Lamp, Dark Grey Skid Plate (Front & Rear), Suzuki Connect REMOTE FUNCTIONS (Hazard Light ON/OFF, Headlight OFF, Alarm, Iobilizer Request, Battery Health)
                Fog Lights
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                Front
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                Antenna
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                Shark Fin
                Shark Fin
                Sunroof
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                Single Pane
                Panoramic
                Boot Opening
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                Electronic
                Manual
                Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
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                No
                -
                Puddle Lamps
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                Yes
                Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
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                Powered & Folding
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                Tyre Size
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                205/65 R16
                215/60 R17
                Tyre Type
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                Radial Tubeless
                Tubeless, Radial
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                No
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                Safety
                Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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                YesYes
                Brake Assist
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                YesYes
                Central Locking
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                YesYes
                Child Safety Locks
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                YesYes
                Anti Theft Alarm
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                YesYes
                No. of Airbags
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                6
                6
                Driver Airbag
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                YesYes
                Passenger Airbag
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                YesYes
                Side Airbag
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                YesYes
                Side Airbag Rear
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                NoNo
                Day Night Rear View Mirror
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                YesYes
                Seat Belt Warning
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                YesYes
                Door Ajar Warning
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                YesYes
                Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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                YesYes
                Engine Immobilizer
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                YesYes
                Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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                YesYes
                Rear Camera
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                With Guidedlines
                With Guidedlines
                Anti Theft Device
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                -
                Yes
                Anti Pinch Power Windows
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                All Windows
                Driver
                Speed Alert
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                YesYes
                Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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                YesYes
                Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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                YesYes
                Heads-Up Display (HUD)
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                Yes
                Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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                Driver and Passenger
                Driver and Passenger
                Sos Emergency Assistance
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                -
                Yes
                Geo Fence Alert
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                Yes
                Hill Descent Control
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                YesNo
                Hill Assist
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                YesYes
                Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
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                YesYes
                360 View Camera
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                Yes
                Curtain Airbag
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                YesYes
                Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
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                YesYes
                Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )
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                3
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                Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )
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                5
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                Advance Internet
                Live Location
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                Yes
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                Remote Immobiliser
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                Yes
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                Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
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                Yes
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                Remote Vehicle Status Check
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                Yes
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                Navigation With Live Traffic
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                Yes
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                Send POI to Vehicle From App
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                Yes
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                Live Weather
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                Yes
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                E-Call & I-Call
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                Yes
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                Over the Air (OTA) Updates
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                Yes
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                Google / Alexa Connectivity
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                Yes
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                Save Route/Place
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                Yes
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                SOS Button
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                Yes
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                RSA
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                Yes
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                Over Speeding Alert
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                Yes
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                Remote AC On/Off
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                Yes
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                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
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                YesYes
                Integrated 2DIN Audio
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                YesYes
                Wireless Phone Charging
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                YesYes
                Bluetooth Connectivity
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen Size
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                10.25
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                Connectivity
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                Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
                Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
                Android Auto
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                Apple Car Play
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                YesYes
                No. of Speakers
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                8
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                Rear Entertainment System
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                Yes
                -
                Additional Features
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                HD Touchscreen Navigation with Next Generation Kia Connect, Smart Pure Air Purifier with Virus and Bacteria Protection, Multiple Power Sockets with 5 C-Type Ports, BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers, Wireless Charger with Cooling Function
                SmartPlay Pro+, Arkamys Sound Tuning, Premium Sound System
                Usb Ports
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                Tweeter
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                2
                Rear Touchscreen
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                Yes
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                Rear Touch Screen Size
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                10.1 inch
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                Speakers
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear

                Pros & Cons

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                • 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

                  Maruti Grand Vitara

                  • Gets an upright SUV stance
                  • LED light details help it look modern and premium
                  • Strong Hybrid variant claims a high efficiency of 27.97kmpl
                  • Fit, finish and quality of interiors are impressive. Certainly the best from Maruti yet.
                  • Comes loaded with premium feature like ventilated seats, heads-up display, digital instrument cluster, 360 degree camera and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
                  • Powertrain options include mild-hybrid, strong-hybrid, manual and automatic transmission options and all-wheel drive.
                • 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

                  Maruti Grand Vitara

                  • No diesel engine option
                  • A lot of premium features are reserved only for the Strong Hybrid variant

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                Questions & answers

                Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Carens and Maruti Grand Vitara?
                A ) Kia Carens price starts at ₹ 10.60 Lakh & Maruti Grand Vitara price starts at ₹ 11.42 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Carens is cheaper between these two cars.
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