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    Maruti XL6 vs Kia Carens

    Should you buy Maruti XL6 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. Maruti XL6 price starts at Rs 11.71 Lakh ex-showroom for Zeta (Petrol) and Kia Carens price starts Rs 10.60 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium (Petrol). XL6 has 1462 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the XL6 has a mileage of 26.32 km/kg (Petrol top model) and the Carens has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Petrol top model).

    XL6 Vs Carens

    Key HighlightsMaruti XL6Kia Carens
    On Road PriceRs.17,06,582*Rs.22,64,874*
    Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
    Engine(cc)14621482
    TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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    Maruti XL6 vs Kia Carens comparison

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          Maruti XL6
          Maruti XL6
            Rs14.77 Lakh*
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                Kia Carens
                Kia Carens
                  Rs19.70 Lakh*
                  *Ex-showroom Price
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                • Alpha Plus AT Dual Tone
                  rs14.77 Lakh*
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                  rs19.70 Lakh*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
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                Rs.17,06,582*
                Rs.22,64,874*
                Finance Available (EMI)
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                Rs.32,476/month
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                Rs.44,035/month
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                Insurance
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                Rs.67,112
                Rs.71,155
                User Rating
                4.4
                Based on 267 Reviews
                4.4
                Based on 449 Reviews
                Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)
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                Rs.5,362
                Rs.3,367.4
                Brochure
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
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                K15C Smart Hybrid
                Smartstream T-GDi
                Displacement (cc)
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                1462
                1482
                No. of Cylinders
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                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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                101.64bhp@6000rpm
                157.81bhp@5500rpm
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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                136.8Nm@4400rpm
                253Nm@1500-3500rpm
                Valves Per Cylinder
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                4
                4
                Fuel Supply System
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                -
                GDi
                Turbo Charger
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                -
                Yes
                Transmission Type
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                Automatic
                Automatic
                Gearbox
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                6-Speed AT
                7-Speed
                Drive Type
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                FWD
                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
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                Petrol
                Petrol
                Mileage Highway (kmpl)
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                -
                15
                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
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                20.27
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                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
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                45
                45
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                BS VI 2.0
                BS VI 2.0
                Top Speed (kmph)
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                170
                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
                Steering Column
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                Tilt and Telescopic
                Tilt & Telescopic
                Turning Radius (Metres)
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                5.2
                -
                Front Brake Type
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                Disc
                Disc
                Rear Brake Type
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                Drum
                Disc
                Top Speed (Kmph)
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                170
                174
                Tyre Size
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                195/60 R16
                205/65 R16
                Tyre Type
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                Tubeless, Radial
                Radial Tubeless
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                -
                No
                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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                4445
                4540
                Width (mm)
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                1775
                1800
                Height (mm)
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                1755
                1708
                Wheel Base (mm)
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                2740
                2780
                Kerb Weight (kg)
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                1225
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                Grossweight (kg)
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                1765
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                Seating Capacity
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                6
                7
                Boot Space (Litres)
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                209
                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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                YesYes
                Air Quality Control
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                -
                Yes
                Remote Fuel Lid Opener
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                -
                No
                Accessory Power Outlet
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                YesYes
                Trunk Light
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                -
                Yes
                Vanity Mirror
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                YesYes
                Rear Reading Lamp
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                YesYes
                Adjustable Headrest
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                -
                Yes
                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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                Rear
                Front & Rear
                Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
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                Yes
                -
                Foldable Rear Seat
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                3rd Row 50:50 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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                -
                Yes
                USB Charger
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                Front
                Front & Rear
                Central Console Armrest
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                With Storage
                With Storage
                Tailgate Ajar Warning
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                Yes
                -
                Gear Shift Indicator
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                No
                -
                Luggage Hook And Net
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                -
                Yes
                Additional Features
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                2nd Row Roof Mounted AC With 3-Stage Speed Control,Air Cooled Twin Cup Holder (Console)
                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
                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
                Idle Start Stop System
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                YesYes
                Rear Window Sunblind
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                -
                Yes
                Rear Windscreen Sunblind
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                -
                No
                Power Windows
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                -
                Front & Rear
                Voice assisted sunroof
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                -
                Yes
                Cup Holders
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                -
                Front & Rear
                Drive Mode Types
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                -
                NORMAL|ECO|SPORT
                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
                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
                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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                All Black Sporty Interiors,Sculpted Dashboard With Premium Stone Finish and Rich and Slide,2nd Row Plush Captain Seats With One-Touch Recline and Slide,Flexible Space With 3rd Row Flat Fold,Chrome Finish Inside Door Handles,Split Type Luggage Board,Front Overhead Console With Map Lamp and Sunglass Holder,Premium Soft Touch Roof Lining,Soft Touch Door Trim Armrest ,Eco Drive Illumination,Digital Clock,Outside Temperature Gauge,Fuel Consumption (Instantaneous and Avg),Distance to Empty,Headlamp On Warning,Door Ajar Warning Lamp,Smartphone Storage Space (Front Row and 2nd Row) & Accessory Socket (12V) 3rd Row,Footwell Illumination (Fr),
                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
                Digital Cluster
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                Semi
                Yes
                Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
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                -
                10.25
                Upholstery
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                Leatherette
                Leatherette
                Ambient Light Colour
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                -
                64
                Exterior
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                Rear Right SideMaruti XL6 Rear Right SideKia Carens Rear Right Side
                WheelMaruti XL6 WheelKia Carens Wheel
                TaillightMaruti XL6 TaillightKia Carens Taillight
                Front Left SideMaruti XL6 Front Left SideKia Carens Front Left Side
                Available Colours
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                Arctic WhiteOpulent RedOpulent Red With Black RoofSplendid Silver With Black RoofPearl Midnight BlackBrave KhakiGrandeur GreyBrave Khaki With Black RoofCelestial BlueSplendid Silver+5 MoreXL6 ColoursGlacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedMatte GraphiteAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGravity Gray+4 MoreCarens Colours
                Body Type
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                Adjustable Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Rain Sensing Wiper
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                -
                Yes
                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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                -
                No
                Alloy Wheels
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                YesYes
                Rear Spoiler
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                YesYes
                Sun Roof
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                -
                Yes
                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
                Halogen Headlamps
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                -
                No
                Roof Rails
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                -
                Yes
                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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                Bold Front Grille With Sweeping X-Bar Element,Front and Rear Skid Plates With Side Claddings,New Back Door Garnish With Chrome Insert,Chrome Plated Door Handles,Body Coloured Outside Mirrors With Integrated Turn Signal Lamp(Monotone),Glossy Black Outside Mirrors With Integrated Turn signal Lamp,Dual-Tone Body Colour,Chrome Element on Fender Side Garnish,B & C-Pillar Gloss Black Finish,electrically Foldable ORVMs (Key Sync),IR Cut Front Windshield,UV Cut Side Glasses and Quarter Glass,LED High Mount Stop Lamp,
                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
                Fog Lights
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                Front
                Front
                Antenna
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                Shark Fin
                Shark Fin
                Sunroof
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                -
                Single Pane
                Boot Opening
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                Manual
                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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                195/60 R16
                205/65 R16
                Tyre Type
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                Tubeless, Radial
                Radial Tubeless
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                -
                No
                Safety
                Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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                YesYes
                Brake Assist
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                -
                Yes
                Central Locking
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                YesYes
                Child Safety Locks
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                YesYes
                Anti Theft Alarm
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                YesYes
                No. of Airbags
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                4
                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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                -
                No
                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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                -
                Yes
                Rear Camera
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                -
                With Guidedlines
                Anti Theft Device
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                Yes
                -
                Anti Pinch Power Windows
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                Driver
                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
                Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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                Driver and Passenger
                Driver and Passenger
                Sos Emergency Assistance
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                Yes
                -
                Geo Fence Alert
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                Yes
                -
                Hill Descent Control
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                -
                Yes
                Hill Assist
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                -
                Yes
                Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
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                -
                Yes
                360 View Camera
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                Yes
                -
                Curtain Airbag
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                -
                Yes
                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
                Advance Internet
                Live Location
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                -
                Yes
                Remote Immobiliser
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                -
                Yes
                Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
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                -
                Yes
                Remote Vehicle Status Check
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                -
                Yes
                Navigation With Live Traffic
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                -
                Yes
                Send POI to Vehicle From App
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                -
                Yes
                Live Weather
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                -
                Yes
                E-Call & I-Call
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                NoYes
                Over the Air (OTA) Updates
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                -
                Yes
                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
                Tow Away Alert
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                Yes
                -
                In Car Remote Control App
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                Yes
                -
                Smartwatch App
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                Yes
                -
                Valet Mode
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                Yes
                -
                Remote AC On/Off
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                YesYes
                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
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                YesYes
                Integrated 2DIN Audio
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                YesYes
                Wireless Phone Charging
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                Yes
                Bluetooth Connectivity
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen Size
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                7
                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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                -
                Yes
                Additional Features
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                (Wake-up throgh ""Hi Suzuki"" With Barge-in feature),Premium Sound System (Arkamys),
                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
                Tweeter
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                2
                -
                Rear Touchscreen
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                -
                Yes
                Rear Touch Screen Size
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                -
                10.1 inch
                Speakers
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear

                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons
                • Maruti XL6

                  • The redesigned front face packs more attitude and offers better road presence.
                  • New safety and premium features are a welcome addition
                  • Captain seats are large and comfortable
                  • Spacious 3rd row
                  • High claimed fuel efficiency of 20.97kmpl (MT) and 20.27kmpl (AT)

                  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
                • Maruti XL6

                  • Some useful features like automatic day/night IRVM, rear window blinds and rear cup holders are still missing.
                  • No diesel option
                  • Curtain airbags for rear occupants should have been part of the safety features.

                  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 Maruti XL6 and Kia Carens?
                A ) Maruti XL6 price starts at ₹ 11.71 Lakh & Kia Carens price starts at ₹ 10.60 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Carens is cheaper between these two cars.
                *Ex-showroom price in New Delhi
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