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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 10.60 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium (Petrol) and Tata Nexon EV price starts Rs 12.49 Lakh ex-showroom for Creative Plus MR (Electric).

    Carens Vs Nexon EV

    Key HighlightsKia CarensTata Nexon EV
    On Road PriceRs.22,32,637*Rs.18,08,552*
    Range (km)-489
    Fuel TypeDieselElectric
    Battery Capacity (kWh)-46.08
    Charging Time-40Min-(10-100%)-60kW
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    Kia Carens vs Tata Nexon EV comparison

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          Kia Carens
          Kia Carens
            Rs19 Lakh*
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                Tata Nexon EV
                Tata Nexon EV
                  Rs17.19 Lakh*
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                • Luxury Plus Diesel
                  rs19 Lakh*
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                  rs17.19 Lakh*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
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                Rs.22,32,637*
                Rs.18,08,552*
                Finance Available (EMI)
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                Rs.43,472/month
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                Rs.34,421/month
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                Insurance
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                Rs.69,120
                Rs.72,362
                User Rating
                4.4
                Based on 448 Reviews
                4.4
                Based on 185 Reviews
                Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)
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                Rs.3,854.2
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                Running Cost
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                ₹ 0.94/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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                Yes
                Charging Time
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                40Min-(10-100%)-60kW
                Battery Capacity (kWh)
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                46.08
                Motor Type
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                Not applicable
                Permanent magnet synchronous AC motor
                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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                114.41bhp@4000rpm
                148bhp
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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                250Nm@1500-2750rpm
                215Nm
                Valves Per Cylinder
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                4
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                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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                489 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 36Min-(10-100%)-7.2kW
                Charging Time (D.C)
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                Not applicable
                40Min-(10-100%)-60kW
                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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                Manual
                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 36Min-(10-100%)
                Charging Options
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                Not applicable
                3.3 kW AC Wall Box, 7.2 kW AC Wall Box, 60kW DC Fast Charger
                Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)
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                Not applicable
                17H 36Min-(10-100%)
                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
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                Diesel
                Electric
                Mileage City (kmpl)
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                16.5
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                Mileage Highway (kmpl)
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                21
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                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
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                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
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                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
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                0-100kmph (Seconds)
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                8.9 s
                Tyre Size
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                205/65 R16
                215/60 R16
                Tyre Type
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                Radial Tubeless
                Tubeless Radial
                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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                7
                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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                Yes
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                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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                Yes
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                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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                60:40 Split
                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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                NoYes
                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, Driving Rear View Monitor with button
                Smart Digital Shifter,Smart Digital Steering Wheel,Paddle Shifter for Regen Modes,Express Cooling,Air purifier with AQI sensor & display,Arcade.ev – App Suite
                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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                No
                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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                No
                Eco-City-Sport
                Power Windows
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Cup Holders
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                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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                Yes
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                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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                Yes
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                Follow Me Home Headlamps
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                Yes
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                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, Distinct Black High Gloss Dashboard with Techno Print, Opulent Two Tone Triton Navy and Beige 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
                Leatherette Wrapped Steering Wheel,Charging Indicator in Front Centre Position Lamp
                Digital Cluster
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                YesYes
                Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
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                10.25
                10.25
                Upholstery
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                Leatherette
                Leatherette
                Ambient Light Colour
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                64
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                Available Colours
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                Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedMatte GraphiteAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGravity Gray+4 MoreCarens ColoursPristine White Dual ToneEmpowered Oxide Dual ToneOcean BluePurpalFlame Red Dual ToneDaytona Grey With Black RoofIntensi Teal With Dual Tone+2 MoreNexon EV Colours
                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 Grill with Chrome Surround Accents, Rear Bumper Garnish - Chrome Garnish with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Rear Skid Plate - ABP Color, Beltline - Chrome, Two Tone Side Door Garnish, Chrome Outside Door Handles, Roof Rail Metal Paint, Star Map LED DRLs, Crown Jewel LED Headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs with integrated turn signal, Ice Cube LED Fog Lamps, Dual Tone Crystal Cut Alloys
                Smart Digital X Factor,Centre Position Lamp,Sequential Indicators,Frunk,Welcome & Goodbye Sequence in Front & rear DRLs
                Automatic Headlamps
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                Yes
                Fog Lights
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                Front
                Front
                Antenna
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                Shark Fin
                Shark Fin
                Sunroof
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                Single Pane
                Panoramic
                Boot Opening
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                Electronic
                Electronic
                Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
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                No
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                Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
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                Powered & Folding
                Powered & Folding
                Tyre Size
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                205/65 R16
                215/60 R16
                Tyre Type
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                Radial Tubeless
                Tubeless Radial
                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
                Driver's Window
                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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                Yes
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                Hill Assist
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                Yes
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                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
                5
                Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)
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                5
                5
                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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                YesYes
                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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                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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                Smartwatch App
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                Yes
                Remote AC On/Off
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                Yes
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                Inbuilt APPs
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                -
                iRA.ev
                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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                Wifi Connectivity
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                Yes
                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
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                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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                No
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                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
                Multiple Voice Assistants (Hey Tata, Siri, Google Assistant),Navigation in Cockpit - Driver View Maps,JBL Cinematic Sound System
                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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                No
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                Speakers
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear

                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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                Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Carens and Tata Nexon EV?
                A ) Kia Carens price starts at ₹ 10.60 Lakh & Tata Nexon EV price starts at ₹ 12.49 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Carens is cheaper between these two cars.
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