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Kia Carens vs Tata Nexon EV

Should you buy Kia Carens or Tata Nexon EV? 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 Tata Nexon EV price starts Rs 12.49 Lakh ex-showroom for Creative Plus (Electric).

Carens Vs Nexon EV

Key HighlightsKia CarensTata Nexon EV
On Road PriceRs.23,41,760*Rs.17,35,348*
Range (km)-465
Fuel TypeDieselElectric
Battery Capacity (kWh)-40.5
Charging Time-6H -AC-7.2 kW (10-100%)
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Kia Carens vs Tata Nexon EV comparison

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        Kia Carens
        Kia Carens
        Rs19.94 Lakh*
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            Tata Nexon EV
            Tata Nexon EV
            Rs16.49 Lakh*
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          • X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR
            rs19.94 Lakh*
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            rs16.49 Lakh*
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          Basic Information
          On-Road Price in New Delhi
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          Rs.23,41,760*
          Rs.17,35,348*
          Finance Available (EMI)
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          Rs.44,577/month
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          Rs.33,021/month
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          Insurance
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          User Rating
          4.4
          Based on 377 Reviews
          4.4
          Based on 136 Reviews
          Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)
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          Rs.3,854.2
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          Brochure
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          Running Cost
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          ₹ 0.87/km
          Engine & Transmission
          Engine Type
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          CRDi VGT
          Not applicable
          Displacement (cc)
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          1493
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          No. of Cylinders
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          Not applicable
          Fast Charging
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          Not applicable
          Yes
          Charging Time
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          Not applicable
          6H -AC-7.2 kW (10-100%)
          Battery Capacity (kWh)
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          Not applicable
          40.5
          Motor Type
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          Not applicable
          Permanent Magnet Synchronous AC Motor
          Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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          114.41bhp@4000rpm
          142.68bhp
          Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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          250Nm@1500-2750rpm
          215Nm
          Valves Per Cylinder
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          4
          Not applicable
          Fuel Supply System
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          CRDi
          Not applicable
          Turbo Charger
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          Yes
          Not applicable
          Range (km)
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          Not applicable
          465 km
          Battery Warranty
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          Not applicable
          8 Years or 160000 km
          Battery Type
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          Not applicable
          Lithium Ion
          Charging Time (A.C)
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          Not applicable
          6H 7.2 kW (10-100%)
          Charging Time (D.C)
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          Not applicable
          56 Min-50 kW(10-80%)
          Regenerative Braking
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          Not applicable
          Yes
          Regenerative Braking Levels
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          Not applicable
          4
          Charging Port
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          Not applicable
          CCS-II
          Transmission Type
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          Automatic
          Automatic
          Gearbox
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          6-Speed
          1-Speed
          Drive Type
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          FWD
          Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)
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          Not applicable
          6H (10-100%)
          Charging Options
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          Not applicable
          3.3 kW AC Wall Box | 7.2 kW AC Wall Box | 50 kW DC Fast Charger
          Charger Type
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          Not applicable
          7.2 kW AC Wall Box
          Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)
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          Not applicable
          15H (10-100%)
          Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)
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          Not applicable
          56 Min (10-80%)
          Fuel & Performance
          Fuel Type
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          Diesel
          Electric
          Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
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          45
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          Emission Norm Compliance
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          BS VI 2.0
          ZEV
          Top Speed (kmph)
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          174
          150
          Suspension, Steering & Brakes
          Front Suspension
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          McPherson Strut with coil spring
          Independent MacPherson strut with coil spring
          Rear Suspension
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          Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
          Twist beam with dual path Strut
          Steering Type
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          Electric
          Electric
          Steering Column
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          Tilt & Telescopic
          Tilt and Telescopic
          Turning Radius (Metres)
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          -
          5.3
          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
          150
          0-100kmph (Seconds)
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          8.9
          Tyre Size
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          205/65 R16
          215 /60 R16
          Tyre Type
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          Radial Tubeless
          Low Rolling Resistance
          Wheel Size (Inch)
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          NoNo
          Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
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          16
          16
          Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
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          16
          16
          Dimensions & Capacity
          Length (mm)
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          4540
          3994
          Width (mm)
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          1800
          1811
          Height (mm)
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          1708
          1616
          Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
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          190
          Wheel Base (mm)
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          2780
          2498
          Seating Capacity
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          6
          5
          Boot Space (Litres)
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          210
          350
          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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          Yes
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          Rear Reading Lamp
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          YesYes
          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
          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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          YesYes
          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
          Luggage Hook And Net
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          YesYes
          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
          Paddle Shifters to Control Regen Modes,Customizable Single Pedal Drive, Smart Digital Shifter,Smart Digital Steering Wheel,FATC with Express Cooling,Paddle Shifter for Regen Modes,Multiple Voice Assistants (Native, Siri, Google Assistant),Arcade.ev,AudioworX
          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
          Driver's Window
          Autonomous Parking
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          No
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          Drive Modes
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          3
          3
          Glove Box Light
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          Yes
          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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          YesYes
          Drive Mode Types
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          NORMAL|ECO|SPORT
          Eco, City & Sport
          Power Windows
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          Front & Rear
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          Cup Holders
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          Front & Rear
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          Vechicle to Vehicle Charging
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          Yes
          Vehicle to Load Charging
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          Yes
          Air Conditioner
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          YesYes
          Heater
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          YesYes
          Adjustable Steering
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          YesYes
          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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          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
          Navigation in Cockpit - Driver View Maps,Smart Digital Lights,Rear Parcel Tray,Collapsible Grab Handles
          Digital Cluster
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          YesYes
          Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
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          10.25
          10.24
          Upholstery
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          Leatherette
          Leatherette
          Ambient Light Colour
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          64
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          Exterior
          Available Colors
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          Sparkling SilverPewter OliveClear WhiteIntense RedAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGravity Gray+2 MoreCarens ColorsPristine White Dual ToneEmpowered Oxide Dual ToneOcean BluePurpalFlame Red Dual ToneBlackDaytona Grey With Black RoofIntensi Teal With Dual Tone+3 MoreNexon EV 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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          Yes
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          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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          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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          No
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          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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          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
          Smart Digital X Factor,Centre Position Lamp,Sequential Indicators,Welcome & Goodbye Sequence,Charging Indicator,Bumper Finish Body Coloured
          Fog Lights
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          Front
          Front
          Antenna
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          Shark Fin
          Shark Fin
          Sunroof
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          Single Pane
          Single Pane
          Boot Opening
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          Electronic
          Electronic
          Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
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          No
          -
          Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
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          Powered & Folding
          -
          Tyre Size
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          205/65 R16
          215 /60 R16
          Tyre Type
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          Radial Tubeless
          Low Rolling Resistance
          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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          Yes
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          Central Locking
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          YesYes
          Child Safety Locks
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          YesYes
          Anti Theft Alarm
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          Yes
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          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 Pinch Power Windows
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          All Windows
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          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
          Sos Emergency Assistance
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          -
          Yes
          Blind Spot Monitor
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          -
          Yes
          Hill Descent Control
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          YesYes
          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
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          -
          5 Star
          Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
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          -
          5 Star
          Advance Internet
          Live Location
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          Yes
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          Remote Immobiliser
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          Yes
          -
          Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
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          Yes
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          Remote Vehicle Status Check
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          Yes
          -
          Navigation With Live Traffic
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          Yes
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          Send POI to Vehicle From App
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          Yes
          -
          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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          YesYes
          Save Route/Place
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          Yes
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          SOS Button
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          YesYes
          RSA
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          Yes
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          Over Speeding Alert
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          Yes
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          Smartwatch App
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          Yes
          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
          12.29
          Connectivity
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          Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
          Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
          Android Auto
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          YesYes
          Apple Car Play
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          YesYes
          No. of Speakers
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          8
          4
          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
          JBL Cinematic Sound System,Cinematic Touchscreen (Infotainment by HARMANTM HD)
          Usb Ports
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          YesYes
          Tweeter
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          -
          4
          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

          • 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

            Tata Nexon EV

            • Loaded with features: larger 12.3” touchscreen, digital driver’s display, vehicle-to-load charging
            • Smoother drive experience: more new EV buyer friendly
            • Multiple battery pack options: 30kWh and 40.5kWh
            • Real world usable range of upto 300km

            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

            Tata Nexon EV

            • Cramped footwell, lack of storage spaces and cupholders in the glovebox — ergonomics issues persist.
            • Rear seat underthigh support in compromised in Long Range variant

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          Questions & answers

          Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Carens and Tata Nexon EV?
          A ) Kia Carens price starts at ₹ 10.52 Lakh & Tata Nexon EV price starts at ₹ 12.49 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Carens is cheaper between these two cars.
          *Ex-showroom price in New Delhi
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