Kia Carens vs Mahindra Thar vs Tata Hexa

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Carens, Mahindra Thar and Tata Hexa. The Kia Carens price is Rs. 10.52 Lakh, Mahindra Thar price is Rs. 11.35 Lakh and Tata Hexa price is Rs. 13.69 Lakh. The Kia Carens is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Mahindra Thar is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Tata Hexa is available in 2179 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel.

Carens vs Thar vs Hexa Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Carens	Thar	Hexa
Price	Rs. 10.52 Lakh	Rs. 11.35 Lakh	Rs. 13.69 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1497 cc	2179 cc
Power	113 bhp	117 bhp	148 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Diesel

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Kia Carens

Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR

Rs. 10.52 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

Rs. 11.35 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Tata Hexa

XE 4x2 7 STR

Rs. 13.69 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Kia Carens

Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR

Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

Tata Hexa

XE 4x2 7 STR

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Specifications and Finance

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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	2179 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.5	D117 CRDe	2.2L VARICOR 320
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm	148 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	320 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD	RWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged	Turbocharged
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	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar	Double Wishbone type with Coil Springs
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar	Coil spring type, 5 link rigid axle suspension
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)			5.75
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	245 / 75 R16	235 / 70 R16
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	245 / 75 R16	235 / 70 R16

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

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)	4 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

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		Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars
Third Row AC Zone	Vents on Roof		Vents on Pillars
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
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets		1	2

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Black	Black
Scuff Plates	Plastic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only	Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs		Optional
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black	Black
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Black	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear		Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds			Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal	Electric Tailgate Release

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Mobile App Features
Storage
Airbags

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

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Aurora Black Pearl	Stealth Black	Arizona Blue
Imperial Blue	Red Rage	Arizona Blue
Gravity Grey		Urban Bronze
Intense Red		Urban Bronze
Sparkling Silver		Sky Grey
Clear White		Sky Grey
		Tungsten Silver
		Tungsten Silver
		Pearl White
		Pearl White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

29 Ratings

4.7/5

44 Ratings

4.7/5

25 Ratings

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

Thar Review

1. My Buying experience is shameless. 2. One of the best Riding Experiences I ever had. 3. Look of That Is good that everyone knows. 4. Service is Good. 5. Pros: Trending, Have Respect, Comfortable, 4*4 Wheeler. Cons: Overhyped, Mileage is not good, Manual on the price we can expect semi-automatic.

Mr Rahul

I have Audi Q5, Rang Rover Velar too but Hexa is really value for money, I use to travel long route for work , it is really great experience of self-drive as well as seating, great, i am sure, no car has this much good suspension, JBL music system, I advise don't missed this car if u really want pleasure for long drive. I can simply say, this car will make u Rough driver.

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Carens vs Thar vs Hexa Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Carens, Mahindra Thar and Tata Hexa?

Kia Carens price is Rs. 10.52 Lakh, Mahindra Thar price is Rs. 11.35 Lakh and Tata Hexa price is Rs. 13.69 Lakh. Hence Kia Carens is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

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 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. For the XE 4x2 7 STR variant, 2179 cc Diesel engine of Hexa produces 148 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque.

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Kia Carens vs Mahindra Thar vs Tata Hexa

Length (mm)	4540	3985	4788
Width (mm)	1800	1820	1900
Height (mm)	1708	1850	1785
Wheelbase (mm)	2780	2450	2850
Ground Clearance (mm)			200

Doors (Doors)	5	3	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	4	7
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2	3
Bootspace (litres)	216		128
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	45	60

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

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

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

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

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

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

Android Auto
USB Compatibility