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Kia Carens vs MG Hector

Should you buy Kia Carens or MG Hector? 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 MG Hector price starts Rs 14 Lakh ex-showroom for Style (Petrol). Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Hector has 1956 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carens has a mileage of 21 kmpl (Diesel top model)> and the Hector has a mileage of 15.58 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Carens Vs Hector

Key HighlightsKia CarensMG Hector
On Road PriceRs.23,41,760*Rs.26,77,718*
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Engine(cc)14931956
TransmissionAutomaticManual
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Kia Carens vs MG Hector comparison

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        Kia Carens
        Kia Carens
        Rs19.94 Lakh*
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            MG Hector
            MG Hector
            Rs22.57 Lakh*
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          • X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR
            rs10.52 - 19.94 Lakh*
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            rs14 - 22.57 Lakh*
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          Basic Information
          On-Road Price in New Delhi
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          Rs.23,41,760*
          Rs.26,77,718*
          Finance Available (EMI)
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          Rs.44,577/month
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          Rs.50,963/month
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          Insurance
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          Rs.71,853
          Rs.1,16,250
          User Rating
          4.4
          Based on 409 Reviews
          4.4
          Based on 305 Reviews
          Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)
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          Rs.3,854.2
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          Brochure
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          Engine & Transmission
          Engine Type
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          CRDi VGT
          2.0L Turbocharged Diesel
          Displacement (cc)
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          1493
          1956
          No. of Cylinders
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          Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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          114.41bhp@4000rpm
          167.67bhp@3750rpm
          Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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          250Nm@1500-2750rpm
          350Nm@1750-2500rpm
          Valves Per Cylinder
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          4
          4
          Fuel Supply System
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          CRDi
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          Turbo Charger
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          YesYes
          Transmission Type
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          Automatic
          Manual
          Gearbox
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          6-Speed
          6-Speed
          Drive Type
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          FWD
          Fuel & Performance
          Fuel Type
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          Diesel
          Diesel
          Mileage Highway (kmpl)
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          16
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          Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
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          15.58
          Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
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          45
          60
          Emission Norm Compliance
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          BS VI 2.0
          BS VI 2.0
          Top Speed (kmph)
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          174
          195
          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
          Front Brake Type
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          Disc
          Disc
          Rear Brake Type
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          Disc
          Disc
          Top Speed (Kmph)
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          174
          195
          Tyre Size
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          205/65 R16
          215/55 R18
          Tyre Type
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          Radial Tubeless
          Radial Tubeless
          Wheel Size (Inch)
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          NoNo
          Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
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          16
          18
          Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
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          16
          18
          Dimensions & Capacity
          Length (mm)
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          4540
          4699
          Width (mm)
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          1800
          1835
          Height (mm)
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          1708
          1760
          Wheel Base (mm)
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          2780
          2750
          Seating Capacity
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          6
          5
          Boot Space (Litres)
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          210
          587
          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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          YesYes
          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
          Front & Rear
          Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
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          -
          Yes
          Foldable Rear Seat
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          2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
          60:40 Split
          Engine Start Stop Button
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          YesYes
          Cooled Glovebox
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          Yes
          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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          Yes
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          USB Charger
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          Front & Rear
          Front & Rear
          Central Console Armrest
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          With Storage
          With Storage
          Tailgate Ajar Warning
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          -
          Yes
          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
          No
          Idle Start Stop System
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          Yes
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          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
          Front
          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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          YesYes
          Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
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          Yes
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          Glove Box
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          YesYes
          Folding Table In The Rear
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          Yes
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          Dual Tone Dashboard
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          Yes
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          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
          Rear Metallic Scuff Plates,Front Metallic Scuff Plates,Dual Tone Oak White & Black Interior Theme,Leatherette Door Armrest & Dashboard Insert,Inside Door Handles Finish Chrome,Front Reading Lights
          Digital Cluster
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          YesYes
          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
          8
          Exterior
          Available Colors
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          Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGravity Gray+2 MoreCarens ColorsGreen With Black RoofHavana GreyCandy White With Starry BlackStarry BlackBlackStromAurora SilverGlaze RedDune BrownCandy White+4 MoreHector Colors
          Body Type
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          Adjustable Headlamps
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          YesYes
          Rain Sensing Wiper
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          YesYes
          Rear Window Wiper
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          YesYes
          Rear Window Washer
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          YesYes
          Rear Window Defogger
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          YesYes
          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
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          Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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          YesYes
          Integrated Antenna
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          Yes
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          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
          Cornering Foglamps
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          Yes
          Roof Rails
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          YesYes
          LED DRLs
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          YesYes
          LED Headlamps
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          Yes
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          LED Taillights
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          YesYes
          LED Fog Lamps
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          YesYes
          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 Insert in Front & Rear Skid Plates,Floating LightTurn Indicators,LED Blade Connected Tail Lights,Chrome Finish OnWindow Beltline,ChromeFinish On Outside Door Handles,Argyle-Inspired Diamond Mesh Grille,Side Body Cladding Finish Chrome
          Fog Lights
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          Front
          Front & Rear
          Antenna
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          Shark Fin
          Shark Fin
          Sunroof
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          Single Pane
          Dual Pane
          Boot Opening
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          Electronic
          Automatic
          Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
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          No
          -
          Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
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          Powered & Folding
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          Tyre Size
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          205/65 R16
          215/55 R18
          Tyre Type
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          Radial Tubeless
          Radial Tubeless
          Wheel Size (Inch)
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          NoNo
          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
          Traction Control
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          Yes
          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
          Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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          Driver and Passenger
          Driver and Passenger
          Geo Fence Alert
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          -
          Yes
          Hill Descent Control
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          Yes
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          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
          Advance Internet
          Live Location
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          YesYes
          Remote Immobiliser
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          Yes
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          Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
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          Yes
          -
          Engine Start Alarm
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          -
          Yes
          Remote Vehicle Status Check
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          YesYes
          Digital Car Key
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          -
          Yes
          Hinglish Voice Commands
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          Yes
          Navigation With Live Traffic
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          Yes
          -
          Send POI to Vehicle From App
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          Yes
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          Live Weather
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          YesYes
          E-Call & I-Call
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          YesYes
          Over the Air (OTA) Updates
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          YesYes
          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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          YesYes
          Smartwatch App
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          -
          Yes
          Valet Mode
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          -
          Yes
          Remote AC On/Off
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          YesNo
          Remote Door Lock/Unlock
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          -
          Yes
          Inbuilt APPs
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          -
          i-Smart app
          Entertainment & Communication
          Radio
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          YesYes
          Integrated 2DIN Audio
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          Yes
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          Wireless Phone Charging
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          YesYes
          Bluetooth Connectivity
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          YesYes
          Wifi Connectivity
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          Yes
          Touchscreen
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          YesYes
          Touchscreen Size
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          10.25
          14
          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
          5
          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
          Premium Sound System By Infinity,Wireless Android Auto + Apple Carplay,Advanced UI with Widget customization of homescreen with multiple Homepages,Customisable Widget Color with 7 color palette for homepage of Infotainment screen,JIO Voice Recognition with advanced Voice coands for Weather, Cricket, Calculator, Clock, Date/Day, Horoscope, Dictionary, News & Knowledge,Headunit Theme Store with Downloadable Themes,Preloaded Greeting Message On Entry (with customised message option),Birthday Wish on Headunit (With Customisable Date option),Customisable Lock Screen Wallpaper
          Usb Ports
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          YesYes
          Inbuilt Apps
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          -
          Jio Saavn
          Tweeter
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          2
          Subwoofer
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          1
          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
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          Pros & Cons

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          • 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

            MG Hector

            • Feels and looks premium inside and out
            • Generous cabin space, comfortable for even taller passengers
            • Loaded with good features like a 14-inch touchscreen, ventilated front seats, and a panoramic sunroof
            • Safety kit boosted by the inclusion of ADAS
            • A refined petrol engine with comfortable ride quality
          • 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

            MG Hector

            • Its styling could seem too blingy to some buyers
            • Has lost out on the mild-hybrid tech; still no diesel-auto combo
            • Its electronics could have been more responsive
            • Should have had better contoured seats and underthigh support at the rear
            • Fuel efficiency of the petrol engine is still an issue

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          Questions & answers

          Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Carens and MG Hector?
          A ) Kia Carens price starts at ₹ 10.52 Lakh & MG Hector price starts at ₹ 14 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Carens is cheaper between these two cars.
          *Ex-showroom price in New Delhi
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