Kia Carens [2023-2024] vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Carens [2023-2024] and Maruti Suzuki Fronx. The Kia Carens [2023-2024] price is Rs. 12.00 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki Fronx price is Rs. 8.60 Lakh. The Kia Carens [2023-2024] is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Maruti Suzuki Fronx is available in 1197 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. Fronx provides the mileage of 21.79 kmpl.

Carens [2023-2024] vs Fronx Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Carens [2023-2024]	Fronx
Price	Rs. 12.00 Lakh	Rs. 8.60 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1197 cc
Power	113 bhp	89 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Carens [2023-2024]

Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR [2023-2024]

Rs. 12.00 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Sigma 1.2L MT

Rs. 8.60 Lakh

On-Road Price, Ambala Cantt

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Kia Carens [2023-2024]

Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR [2023-2024]

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Sigma 1.2L MT

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BROCHURE
COLOURS
USER REVIEWS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS
USER REVIEWS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

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Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	10.42
Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.5	1.2L Dual Jet, Dual VVT
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	89 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	113 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		21.79View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		806
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		4.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	195 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	195 / 60 R16

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	3 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone	Vents on Roof
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric + Leatherette	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Beige
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Plastic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down		Driver
One Touch Up		Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Externally Adjustable
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Black
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal

Exterior
Lighting

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Sparkling Silver	Nexa Blue (Celestial)
	Clear White	Grandeur Grey
		Earthen Brown
		Opulent Red
		Splendid Silver
		Arctic White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.2/5

19 Ratings

4.5/5

167 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	4.8Exterior
	4.6Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.3Performance	4.5Performance
	3.8Fuel Economy	4.6Fuel Economy
	4.4Value for Money	4.6Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Carens 1.5 base petrol

Buying experience was pretty okayish.Nothing much to crib or boast about. The engine's a little under powered given the size of the car. Good highway vehicle. It has one of the most useable 3rd row. My kids love the car. Mileage 11-12 city in summers with AC on and 13-14 in winters with no ac .18-19 when driven by the driver and I manage anything between 18-22 .Overall I'm quiet happy with the buy .

Everything is good

Everything is good mileage is also good servicing is also good but headroom can be improved ground clearance is 190 which is sufficient for indian roads. I think at this price point no. Airbags should increase.

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By Ninad Ambre21 Aug 2023

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Length (mm)	4540	3995
Width (mm)	1800	1765
Height (mm)	1708	1550
Wheelbase (mm)	2780	2520
Ground Clearance (mm)	195	190

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2
Bootspace (litres)	216	308
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	37

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	With Key	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front, Second & Third	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen Projector
Taillights	Halogen	LED
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Centre
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Android Auto
Display	LCD Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	2 Din	Not Available

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited