Kia Carens vs Hyundai Exter

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Carens and Hyundai Exter. The Kia Carens price is Rs. 10.52 Lakh and Hyundai Exter price is Rs. 6.13 Lakh. The Kia Carens is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Hyundai Exter is available in 1197 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. Exter provides the mileage of 19.4 kmpl.

Carens vs Exter Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Carens	Exter
Price	Rs. 10.52 Lakh	Rs. 6.13 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1197 cc
Power	113 bhp	82 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Carens

Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR

Rs. 10.52 Lakh

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Hyundai Exter

EX 1.2 MT

Rs. 6.13 Lakh

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Bootspace (litres)	216	391	405
Ground Clearance (mm)		185	205
Driving Range (km)		718	807

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

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	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.5	1.2 Kappa	1.0L Energy
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	71 bhp @ 6250 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm	96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		19.4View Mileage Details	20.18View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		718	807
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut with Lower Triangle & Coil Spring, Anti-roll Bar & Traverse Arm
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle	Torsion Beam Axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum	Drum
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	165 / 70 R14	195 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	165 / 70 R14	195 / 60 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)	Not Tested	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 Purifier
Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	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
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt
12V Power Outlets		1	2

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

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	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	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Aurora Black Pearl	Atlas White	Stealth Black
Imperial Blue		Moonlight Silver
Gravity Grey		Ice Cool White
Intense Red
Sparkling Silver
Clear White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

27 Ratings

4.6/5

169 Ratings

4.3/5

20 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.5Exterior	4.3Exterior
	4.6Comfort	4.5Comfort	4.2Comfort
	4.4Performance	4.5Performance	4.3Performance
	4.3Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	4.5Value for Money	4.3Value 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.

Superb

Good looks and mostly new models stylish design and good features in car motor-driven power steering and good fat with digital display and mostly like of front fast USB charger

Excellent service from renault madurai ringroad

Excellent service from Madurai ring road showroom. Happy to purchase a Renault my Dream car. Showroom ambience really nice.

More Expert Reviews on Carens and Exter

Hyundai Exter First Drive Review

By Bilal Ahmed Firfiray17 Jul 2023

With the Exter, Hyundai has done its homework and has made the overall package quite difficult to overlook.

Hyundai Exter First Look

By Jay Shah10 Jul 2023

Hyundai has launched its smallest and most compact SUV in India. It’s called the Exter and this one slots below the Venue and is based on the brand’s entry-level hatchback, the Grand i10 Nios. The Exter is a petrol-only SUV with a CNG variant, is offered in seven variants and is a direct rival to the Tata Punch. Let’s take a closer look at it.

Length (mm)	4540	3815	3991
Width (mm)	1800	1710	1750
Height (mm)	1708	1631	1605
Wheelbase (mm)	2780	2450	2500
Ground Clearance (mm)		185	205

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	216	391	405
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	37	40

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	Keyless	Remote	With Key
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
Body Kit			Black
Rub-strips			Black

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

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000	50000

Android Auto
USB Compatibility