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    Kia Seltos vs Kia Carens

    Should you buy Kia Seltos or Kia Carens? 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 Seltos price starts at Rs 11.13 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (O) (Petrol) and Kia Carens price starts Rs 10.60 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium (Petrol). Seltos has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Seltos has a mileage of 20.7 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Carens has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Diesel top model).

    Seltos Vs Carens

    Key HighlightsKia SeltosKia Carens
    On Road PriceRs.24,12,800*Rs.22,32,337*
    Mileage (city)-16.5 kmpl
    Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
    Engine(cc)14931493
    TransmissionAutomaticManual
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    Kia Seltos vs Kia Carens comparison

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          Kia Seltos
          Kia Seltos
            Rs20.51 Lakh*
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                Kia Carens
                Kia Carens
                  Rs19 Lakh*
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                  rs20.51 Lakh*
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                  rs19 Lakh*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
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                Rs.24,12,800*
                Rs.22,32,337*
                Finance Available (EMI)
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                Rs.47,968/month
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                Rs.44,400/month
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                Insurance
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                Rs.78,198
                Rs.69,120
                User Rating
                4.5
                Based on 412 Reviews
                4.4
                Based on 445 Reviews
                Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)
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                Rs.3,854.2
                Brochure
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
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                1.5l CRDi VGT
                CRDi VGT
                Displacement (cc)
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                1493
                1493
                No. of Cylinders
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                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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                114.41bhp@4000rpm
                114.41bhp@4000rpm
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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                250Nm@1500-2750rpm
                250Nm@1500-2750rpm
                Valves Per Cylinder
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                4
                4
                Fuel Supply System
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                CRDi
                CRDi
                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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                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
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                Diesel
                Diesel
                Mileage City (kmpl)
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                16.5
                Mileage Highway (kmpl)
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                21
                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
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                19.1
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                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
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                50
                45
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                BS VI 2.0
                BS VI 2.0
                Top Speed (kmph)
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                174
                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
                Tyre Size
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                215/55 R18
                205/65 R16
                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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                18
                16
                Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
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                18
                16
                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
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                4365
                4540
                Width (mm)
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                1800
                1800
                Height (mm)
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                1645
                1708
                Wheel Base (mm)
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                2610
                2780
                Seating Capacity
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                5
                7
                Boot Space (Litres)
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                433
                210
                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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                2 Zone
                Yes
                Air Quality Control
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                YesYes
                Remote Fuel Lid Opener
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                No
                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
                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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                60:40 Split
                60:40 Split
                Engine Start Stop Button
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                YesYes
                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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                YesNo
                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
                -
                Hands-Free Tailgate
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                No
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                Gear Shift Indicator
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                No
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                Luggage Hook And Net
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                YesYes
                Additional Features
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                Sunglass Holder,Auto Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Button,Driver Rear View Monitor,Retractable Roof Assist Handle,8-way Power Driver’s Seat Adjustment,Front Seat Back Pockets,Kia Connect with OTA Maps & System Update,Smart 20.32 cm (8.0”) Heads-Up Display
                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
                Massage Seats
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                -
                No
                Memory Function Seats
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                No
                One Touch Operating Power Window
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                Driver's Window
                All
                Autonomous Parking
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                -
                No
                Drive Modes
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                3
                No
                Idle Start Stop System
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                YesYes
                Rear Window Sunblind
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                YesYes
                Rear Windscreen Sunblind
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                -
                No
                Drive Mode Types
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                Eco-Normal-Sport
                No
                Power Windows
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Cup Holders
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Voice assisted sunroof
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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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                Front
                No
                Automatic Headlamps
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                Yes
                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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                YesYes
                Glove Box
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                YesYes
                Folding Table In The Rear
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                -
                Yes
                Dual Tone Dashboard
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                -
                Yes
                Additional Features
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                Front Map Lamp,Silver Painted Door Handles,High Mount Stop Lamp,Soft Touch Dashboard Garnish with Stitch Pattern,Sound Mood Lamps,All Black Interiors with Exclusive Sage Green Inserts,Leather Wrapped D-Cut Steering Wheel with Seltos Logo & Orange Stitching,Door Armrest and Door Center Leatherette Trim,Sporty Alloy Pedals,Premium Sliding Cup Holder Cover,Sporty All Black Roof Lining,Parcel Tray,Ambient Lighting,Blind View Monitor in Cluster
                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
                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
                Exterior
                Available Colours
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                Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveClear WhiteIntense RedAurora Black PearlXclusive Matte GraphiteImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity Gray+6 MoreSeltos ColoursGlacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGravity Gray+2 MoreCarens 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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                YesYes
                Sun Roof
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                YesYes
                Side Stepper
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                No
                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
                Chrome Garnish
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                -
                Yes
                Projector Headlamps
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                No
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                Halogen Headlamps
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                NoNo
                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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                YesYes
                Additional Features
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                Auto Light Control,Crown Jewel LED Headlamps with Star Map LED Sweeping Light Guide,Chrome Outside Door Handle,Glossy Black ORVM and Matt Graphite Outside Door Handle,Glossy Black Roof Rack,Front & Rear Mud Guard,Sequential LED Turn Indicators,Matt Graphite Radiator Grille with Knurled Glossy Black Surround,Chrome Beltline Garnish,Metal Scuff Plates with Seltos Logo,Glossy Black Front & Rear Skid Plates,Body Color Front & Rear Bumper Inserts,Solar Glass – UV Cut (Front Windshield, All Door Windows)
                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
                Fog Lights
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                Front
                Front
                Antenna
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                Shark Fin
                Shark Fin
                Sunroof
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                Panoramic
                Single Pane
                Boot Opening
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                Electronic
                Electronic
                Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
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                NoNo
                Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
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                Powered & Folding
                Powered & Folding
                Tyre Size
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                215/55 R18
                205/65 R16
                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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                -
                Yes
                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 Pinch Power Windows
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                Driver's Window
                All Windows
                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
                Heads-Up Display (HUD)
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                Yes
                -
                Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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                Driver and Passenger
                Driver and Passenger
                Blind Spot Monitor
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                Yes
                -
                Hill Descent Control
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                -
                Yes
                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 (Star )
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                -
                3
                Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )
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                5
                ADAS
                Forward Collision Warning
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                YesNo
                Automatic Emergency Braking
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                -
                No
                Oncoming Lane Mitigation
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                -
                No
                Speed Assist System
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                -
                No
                Traffic Sign Recognition
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                -
                No
                Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
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                YesNo
                Lane Departure Warning
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                YesNo
                Lane Keep Assist
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                YesNo
                Lane Departure Prevention Assist
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                -
                No
                Road Departure Mitigation System
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                -
                No
                Driver Attention Warning
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                YesNo
                Adaptive Cruise Control
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                YesNo
                Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
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                YesNo
                Adaptive High Beam Assist
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                YesNo
                Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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                YesNo
                Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
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                YesNo
                Advance Internet
                Live Location
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                YesYes
                Remote Immobiliser
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                YesYes
                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
                Navigation With Live Traffic
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                YesYes
                Send POI to Vehicle From App
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                YesYes
                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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                YesYes
                Save Route/Place
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                Yes
                SOS Button
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                -
                Yes
                RSA
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                -
                Yes
                Over Speeding Alert
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                YesYes
                Smartwatch App
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                Yes
                -
                Remote AC On/Off
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                YesYes
                Remote Door Lock/Unlock
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                Yes
                -
                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
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                YesYes
                Integrated 2DIN Audio
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                -
                Yes
                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
                10.25
                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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                4
                8
                Rear Entertainment System
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                -
                No
                Additional Features
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                BOSE Premium Sound system with 8 Speakers
                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
                Usb Ports
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                YesYes
                Inbuilt Apps
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                Amazon Alexa
                -
                Tweeter
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                4
                -
                Rear Touchscreen
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                -
                No
                Speakers
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear

                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons
                • Kia Seltos

                  • Upmarket cabin experience with soft-touch elements and dual 10.25-inch displays.
                  • Some features from segments above, including panoramic sunroof, ADAS and dual-zone climate control.
                  • Multiple engine options including a diesel with both manual and automatic options.
                  • Segment-leading 1-5-litre turbo-petrol engine with 160PS
                  • Aggressive looks with attractive lighting elements.

                  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
                • Kia Seltos

                  • Crash test is still pending, but is expected to be less than the 5 stars of Kushaq and Taigun.
                  • Shallow boot limits the practicality of the space.

                  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

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                Questions & answers

                Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Seltos and Kia Carens?
                A ) Kia Seltos price starts at ₹ 11.13 Lakh & Kia Carens price starts at ₹ 10.60 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Carens is cheaper between these two cars.
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