Kia Seltos vs Kia Carens [2023-2024]

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Seltos and Kia Carens [2023-2024]. The Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.90 Lakh and Kia Carens [2023-2024] price is Rs. 10.45 Lakh. The Kia Seltos is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Kia Carens [2023-2024] is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Seltos provides the mileage of 17 kmpl.

Seltos vs Carens [2023-2024] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Seltos	Carens [2023-2024]
Price	Rs. 10.90 Lakh	Rs. 10.45 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1497 cc
Power	113 bhp	113 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Hide common featuresHighlight differences

Kia Seltos

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT

Rs. 10.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Kia Carens [2023-2024]

Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR [2023-2024]

Rs. 10.45 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

Select Car

Hide common featuresHighlight differences

Kia Seltos

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT

Kia Carens [2023-2024]

Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR [2023-2024]

Select Car

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS
USER REVIEWS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS
USER REVIEWS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)		10.42
Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	G1.5 MPi	Smartstream G 1.5
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	850
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	195 / 65 R15

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)	3 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)
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)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	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	1

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

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates		Plastic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Externally Adjustable
Exterior Door Handles	Silver	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior
Lighting

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	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	Analogue	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Aurora Black Pearl	Sparkling Silver
	Gravity Grey	Clear White
	Imperial Blue
	Pewter Olive
	Intense Red
	Sparkling Silver
	Clear White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

19 Ratings

4.2/5

19 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.8Comfort	4.6Comfort
	4.4Performance	4.3Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	3.8Fuel Economy
	4.3Value for Money	4.4Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Fabulously designed car

Good one, been driving Seltos for 8 months now, very good car, driving experience is amazing even though I have a base variant car it feels like the top end, that is how it’s designed

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 .

More Expert Reviews on Seltos and Carens [2023-2024]

2023 Kia Carens Turbo-petrol DCT Review

By Ninad Ambre28 Aug 2023

The 2023 Kia Carens has been updated with engines that comply with Real Driving Emissions (RDE) and E20 (20 per cent ethanol mixed in petrol) fuel standards. The ex-showroom prices range between Rs. 10.45 lakh to Rs. 18.95 lakh. This MPV now gets a new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine instead of the older 1.4-litre unit. Then, Kia has also replaced the six-speed manual gearbox with a six-speed iMT on the turbo-petrol and diesel variants. Although there are minor updates to the equipment list, the Carens remains unchanged cosmetically.

Length (mm)	4365	4540
Width (mm)	1800	1800
Height (mm)	1620	1708
Wheelbase (mm)	2610	2780
Ground Clearance (mm)		195

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	7
No of Rows (Rows)	2	3
Bootspace (litres)	433	216
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	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

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

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

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

Android Auto
Display		LCD Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility

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

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips	Black