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 Highlights | Kia Carens | Tata Nexon EV |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.23,41,760* | Rs.17,35,348* |
| Range (km) | - | 465 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| 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
- Kia Carens
- Premium Diesel iMT (Diesel) 12.65 Lakh*
- Premium Diesel (Diesel) 12.67 Lakh*
- Premium Opt Diesel (Diesel) 13.06 Lakh*
- Prestige Diesel iMT (Diesel) 13.95 Lakh*
- Gravity Diesel (Diesel) 14 Lakh*
- Prestige Diesel (Diesel) 14.15 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus Diesel iMT (Diesel) 15.45 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus Diesel (Diesel) 15.60 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus Opt Diesel AT (Diesel) 16.81 Lakh*
- Luxury Diesel (Diesel) 17.25 Lakh*
- Luxury Diesel iMT (Diesel) 17.27 Lakh*
- Luxury Opt Diesel AT (Diesel) 17.85 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus 6 STR Diesel (Diesel) 18.17 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel (Diesel) 18.35 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel iMT (Diesel) 18.37 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel iMT 6 STR (Diesel) 18.37 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel AT 6 STR (Diesel) 19.22 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel AT (Diesel) 19.29 Lakh*
- X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR (Diesel) 19.94 Lakh*
- Premium (Petrol) 10.52 Lakh*
- Premium Opt (Petrol) 11.06 Lakh*
- Premium iMT (Petrol) 12 Lakh*
- Gravity (Petrol) 12.10 Lakh*
- Prestige (Petrol) 12.12 Lakh*
- Prestige Opt (Petrol) 12.27 Lakh*
- Prestige Opt 6 STR (Petrol) 12.27 Lakh*
- Premium Opt iMT (Petrol) 12.56 Lakh*
- Gravity iMT (Petrol) 13.50 Lakh*
- Prestige iMT (Petrol) 13.62 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus iMT (Petrol) 15.10 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus DCT (Petrol) 15.85 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus Opt DCT (Petrol) 16.31 Lakh*
- Luxury iMT (Petrol) 16.72 Lakh*
- Luxury Opt DCT (Petrol) 17.15 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus iMT 6 STR (Petrol) 17.77 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus iMT (Petrol) 17.82 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus DCT 6 STR (Petrol) 18.67 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus DCT (Petrol) 18.94 Lakh*
- X-Line DCT (Petrol) 19.44 Lakh*
- X-Line DCT 6 STR (Petrol) 19.44 Lakh*
Rs19.94 LakhVS - Tata Nexon EV
- Creative Plus (Electric) 12.49 Lakh*
- Fearless (Electric) 13.29 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus (Electric) 13.79 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus S (Electric) 14.29 Lakh*
- Fearless LR (Electric) 14.59 Lakh*
- Empowered (Electric) 14.79 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus LR (Electric) 15.09 Lakh*
- Fearless Plus S LR (Electric) 15.29 Lakh*
- Empowered Plus LR (Electric) 16.29 Lakh*
- Empowered Plus LR Dark (Electric) 16.49 Lakh*
Rs16.49 Lakh
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.23,41,760* | Rs.17,35,348* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.44,577/month | Rs.33,021/month |
| Insurance | Rs.71,853 Carens Insurance | Rs.69,858 Nexon EV Insurance |
| User Rating | Based on 377 Reviews | Based on 137 Reviews |
| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | Rs.3,854.2 | - |
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| Running Cost Running cost per km measures the expense of driving your EV per kilometer. Running Cost/Km = (Battery Capacity of EV * Per Unit Electricity Cost ) / Range on full charge.✕ | - | ₹ 0.87/km |
Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines✕ | CRDi VGT | Not applicable |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)✕ | 1493 | Not applicable |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency.✕ | 4 4 Cylinder Cars | Not applicable |
| Fast Charging Fast charging typically refers to direct current (DC) charging from an EV charge station, and is generally quicker than AC charging. Not all fast chargers are equal, though, and this depends on their rated output.✕ | Not applicable | Yes |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 45 | - |
| Emission Norm Compliance Indicates the level of pollutants the car's engine emits, showing compliance with environmental regulations.✕ | BS VI 2.0 | ZEV |
| Top Speed (kmph) | 174 | 150 |
Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling.✕ | McPherson Strut with coil spring | Independent MacPherson strut with coil spring |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability.✕ | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring | Twist beam with dual path Strut |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease.✕ | Electric | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car.✕ | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt and Telescopic |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.✕ | 4540 | 3994 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors✕ | 1800 | 1811 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces✕ | 1708 | 1616 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The laden ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads.✕ | - | 190 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Fuel Lid Opener A feature that allows the driver to open the car's fuel cap cover from inside the car or with a remote. Makes opening the fuel lid convenient.✕ | No | - |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | Yes | - |
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Exterior
| Available Colors | Sparkling Silver Pewter Olive Clear White Intense Red Aurora Black Pearl Imperial Blue Gravity Gray Carens Colors | Pristine White Dual Tone Empowered Oxide Dual Tone Ocean Blue Purpal Flame Red Dual Tone Black Daytona Grey With Black Roof Intensi Teal With Dual Tone Nexon EV Colors |
| Body Type | MUV All MUV Cars | SUV All SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | - |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | Yes | - |
| Remote Immobiliser | Yes | - |
| Unauthorised Vehicle Entry | Yes | - |
| Remote Vehicle Status Check | Yes | - |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
- Looks unique, in a good way.
- Good presence with generous exterior dimensions
- Lots of practical elements integrated into the cabin
- Available in 6- and 7-seater configurations
- Turbo-petrol and diesel engine options
- Automatic transmission option with both engines
- 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
Tata Nexon EV
- Missing some premium features
- Looks more like an MPV, than an SUV
- 16-inch wheels look small on the overall large side profile
- Cramped footwell, lack of storage spaces and cupholders in the glovebox — ergonomics issues persist.
- Rear seat underthigh support in compromised in Long Range variant
Kia Carens
Tata Nexon EV
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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