Kia Carens vs Maruti Jimny

Should you buy Kia Carens or Maruti Jimny? 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 10.52 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium (Petrol) and Maruti Jimny price starts Rs 12.74 Lakh ex-showroom for Zeta (Petrol). Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Jimny has 1462 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carens has a mileage of 21 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the Jimny has a mileage of 16.94 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Carens Vs Jimny

Key Highlights	Kia Carens	Maruti Jimny
On Road Price	Rs.22,34,958^*	Rs.17,10,963^*
Mileage (city)	15.58 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1482	1462
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Kia Carens
Rs19.44 Lakh^*
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Maruti Jimny
Rs14.95 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens
X-Line DCT 6 STR
10.52 - 19.94 Lakh^*
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Maruti Jimny
Alpha Dual Tone AT
12.74 - 14.95 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	X-Line DCT 6 STR	Alpha Dual Tone AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.22,34,958^*	Rs.17,10,963^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.42,550/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.33,818/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.70,399	Rs.45,913
User Rating	4.4 Based on 410 Reviews	4.5 Based on 364 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	Rs.3,367.4	-
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

X-Line DCT 6 STR

Alpha Dual Tone AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.22,34,958^*

Rs.17,10,963^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.42,550/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.33,818/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.70,399

Rs.45,913

User Rating

4.4

Based on 410 Reviews

4.5

Based on 364 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.3,367.4

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream T-GDi	K15B
Displacement (cc)	1482	1462
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	157.81bhp@5500rpm	103bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	253Nm@1500-3500rpm	134.2Nm@4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	GDi	Multipoint Injection
Turbo Charger	Yes	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed	4-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	4WD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream T-GDi

K15B

Displacement (cc)

1482

1462

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

157.81bhp@5500rpm

103bhp@6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	15.58	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	17.5	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	16.39
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	40
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	174	155
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	Multi link suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Multi link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.7
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	174	155
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	195/80 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	16	15
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	16	15
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Multi link suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Multi link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4540	3985
Width (mm)	1800	1645
Height (mm)	1708	1720
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	210
Wheel Base (mm)	2780	2590
Front Tread (mm)	-	1395
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1405
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1205
Grossweight (kg)	-	1545
Approach Angle	-	36°
Break Over Angle	-	24°
Departure Angle	-	46°
Seating Capacity	6	4
Boot Space (Litres)	210	211
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	No	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	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	Near Flat Reclinable Front Seats,Scratch-resistant & Stain Removable IP Finish,Ride-in Assist Grip Passenger Side,Ride-in Assist Grip Passenger Side,Ride-in Assist Grip Rear x 2,Digital Clock,Center Console Tray,Floor Console Tray,Front & Rear Tow Hooks
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Drive Modes	3	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Sunblind	Yes	-
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	No	-
Voice assisted sunroof	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	NORMAL\|ECO\|SPORT	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Height only
KeyLess Entry	Yes	-
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	Yes	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	-
Additional Features	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	-
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	-
Ambient Light Colour	64	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colors	Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGravity Gray+2 MoreCarens Colors	Pearl Arctic WhiteSizzling Red/ Bluish Black RoofGranite GreyBluish BlackSizzling RedNexa BlueKinetic Yellow/Bluish Black Roof+2 MoreJimny Colors
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Washers	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	No
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	-
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	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	Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Hard Top,Gunmetal Grey Grille with Chrome Plating,Drip Rails,Trapezoidal Wheel Arch Extensions,Clamshell Bonnet,Lumber Black Scratch-resistant Bumpers,Tailgate Mounted Spare Wheel,Dark Green Glass (Window)
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Single Pane	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	195/80 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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Exterior

Available Colors

Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black Pearl+2 MoreCarens Colors

Pearl Arctic WhiteSizzling Red/ Bluish Black RoofGranite GreyBluish BlackSizzling Red+2 MoreJimny Colors

Body Type

MUVAll MUV Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-
Remote Immobiliser	Yes	-
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	-
Send POI to Vehicle From App	Yes	-
Live Weather	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	-
Save Route/Place	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.25	9
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	8	4
Rear Entertainment System	Yes	-
Additional Features	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	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Rear Touchscreen	Yes	-
Rear Touch Screen Size	10.1 inch	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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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
Maruti Jimny
- Looks quirky with its upright stance, compact dimensions and fun colours
- Spacious for four people
- Ride comfort is well-tuned for city duties despite being a capable off-roader
- Lightweight and amateur-friendly off-roader that'll keep seasoned off-road drivers happy too
- Boot space is usable for suitcases even with all seats up

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 Jimny
- Lacks cabin practicality like storage spaces and bottle holders
- Engine performance is underwhelming with a full load

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Carens and Maruti Jimny?

A ) Kia Carens price starts at ₹ 10.52 Lakh & Maruti Jimny price starts at ₹ 12.74 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Carens is cheaper between these two cars.

FAQs

*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi

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