Kia Carens vs Maruti XL6
Should you buy Kia Carens or Maruti XL6? 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 XL6 price starts Rs 11.61 Lakh ex-showroom for Zeta (Petrol). Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while XL6 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 XL6 has a mileage of 26.32 km/kg (Petrol top model).
Carens Vs XL6
| Key Highlights | Kia Carens | Maruti XL6 |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.22,34,958* | Rs.16,90,542* |
| Mileage (city) | 15.58 kmpl | - |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1482 | 1462 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
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Kia Carens vs Maruti XL6 comparison
- 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*
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Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.22,34,958* | Rs.16,90,542* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.42,550/month | Rs.33,335/month |
| Insurance | Rs.70,399 Carens Insurance | Rs.45,442 XL6 Insurance |
| User Rating | Based on 373 Reviews | Based on 226 Reviews |
| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | Rs.3,367.4 | Rs.5,362 |
| Brochure | Brochure not available |
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✕ | Smartstream T-GDi | K15C Smart Hybrid |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)✕ | 1482 | 1462 |
| 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.✕ | 4 4 Cylinder Cars | 4 4 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.✕ | 157.81bhp@5500rpm | 101.64bhp@6000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | 15.58 | - |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | 17.5 | - |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | - | 20.27 |
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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.✕ | Mcpherson strut with coil spring | Mac Pherson Strut & 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.✕ | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring | Torsion Beam & 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 | - |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car.✕ | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt and 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 | 4445 |
| 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 | 1775 |
| 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 | 2740 |
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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 | Sparkling Silver Pewter Olive Clear White Intense Red Aurora Black Pearl Imperial Blue Gravity Gray Carens Colors | Arctic White Opulent Red Opulent Red With Black Roof Splendid Silver With Black Roof Brave Khaki Grandeur Grey Brave Khaki With Black Roof Celestial Blue Splendid Silver XL6 Colors |
| Body Type | MUV All MUV 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 | - |
| 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
- 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
- The redesigned front face packs more attitude and offers better road presence.
- New safety and premium features are a welcome addition
- Captain seats are large and comfortable
- Spacious 3rd row
- High claimed fuel efficiency of 20.97kmpl (MT) and 20.27kmpl (AT)
Kia Carens
Maruti XL6
- Missing some premium features
- Looks more like an MPV, than an SUV
- 16-inch wheels look small on the overall large side profile
- Some useful features like automatic day/night IRVM, rear window blinds and rear cup holders are still missing.
- No diesel option
- Curtain airbags for rear occupants should have been part of the safety features.
Kia Carens
Maruti XL6
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Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Carens and Maruti XL6?
A ) Kia Carens price starts at ₹ 10.52 Lakh & Maruti XL6 price starts at ₹ 11.61 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Carens is cheaper between these two cars.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi