Kia Carens vs Hyundai Creta vs Mahindra Thar

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Carens, Hyundai Creta and Mahindra Thar. The Kia Carens price is Rs. 10.52 Lakh, Hyundai Creta price is Rs. 11.00 Lakh and Mahindra Thar price is Rs. 11.35 Lakh. The Kia Carens is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Hyundai Creta is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mahindra Thar is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel.

Carens vs Creta vs Thar Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Carens	Creta	Thar
Price	Rs. 10.52 Lakh	Rs. 11.00 Lakh	Rs. 11.35 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1497 cc	1497 cc
Power	113 bhp	113 bhp	117 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel

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Kia Carens

Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR

Rs. 10.52 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Hyundai Creta

E 1.5 Petrol

Rs. 11.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

Rs. 11.35 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Kia Carens

Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR

Hyundai Creta

E 1.5 Petrol

Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	10.42		14.3
Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.5	1.5l MPi	D117 CRDe
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger			Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson strut with coil spring	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Coupled torsion beam axle	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Drum
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	205 / 65 R16	245 / 75 R16
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	205 / 65 R16	245 / 75 R16

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	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)		4 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control	Vents Behind Front Armrest
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	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist			Visual display
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
12V Power Outlets			1

Telematics

Seats & Upholstery

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

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Black
Scuff Plates	Plastic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Black
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Painted	Black
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Aurora Black Pearl	Abyss Black Pearl	Stealth Black
Imperial Blue	Robust Emerald Pearl	Red Rage
Gravity Grey	Ranger Khaki
Intense Red	Titan Grey
Sparkling Silver	Fiery Red
Clear White	Atlas White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

15 Ratings

4.5/5

38 Ratings

4.7/5

37 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	4.6Exterior	4.5Exterior
	4.6Comfort	4.6Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.4Performance	4.5Performance	4.7Performance
	4.2Fuel Economy	4.2Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	4.8Value for Money	4.4Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Good

Looks good. Interior good with spacious and comfortable seats. Nice car for big family. Travelling long distance is very comfortable. Smooth handling and driving car in highway is very good.

Best car in the segment and price

Comfort and boot space is good. best car in the segment. efficient engine, no lagging. it contains 6 airbags. power windows are provided in the base model as well. it had good boot space.

Could Be Utilized For Charging Sockets

Space Management Is Good But It Would Be Much Better If Both Sides in the Rear Had A Hand Rest Or Could Be Utilized in A Better Way Like. Could Be Utilized for Cup Holder. Could Be Utilized For Charging Sockets. Could Be Used For Fridge. Could Be Utilized For Wireless Charging Space and Much More.

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Carens vs Creta vs Thar Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Carens, Hyundai Creta and Mahindra Thar?

Kia Carens price is Rs. 10.52 Lakh, Hyundai Creta price is Rs. 11.00 Lakh and Mahindra Thar price is Rs. 11.35 Lakh. Hence Kia Carens is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Carens compared to Creta and Thar?

For the Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR variant, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Carens produces 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm of power and 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque. For the E 1.5 Petrol variant, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Creta produces 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm of power and 143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque. For the AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD variant, 1497 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 117 bhp @ 3500 rpm of power and 300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm of torque.

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Kia Carens vs Hyundai Creta vs Mahindra Thar

Length (mm)	4540	4330	3985
Width (mm)	1800	1790	1820
Height (mm)	1708	1635	1850
Wheelbase (mm)	2780	2610	2450
Ground Clearance (mm)	195		226

Doors (Doors)	5	5	3
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5	4
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	216
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	50	45

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
Differential Lock			Centre

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

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

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit			Cladding - Black/Grey

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen Projector	Halogen
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights			LED
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Centre
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
USB Compatibility

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