Kia Carens vs Kia Seltos

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Carens and Kia Seltos. The Kia Carens price is Rs. 10.60 Lakh and Kia Seltos price is Rs. 11.13 Lakh. The Kia Carens is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Kia Seltos is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Seltos provides the mileage of 17 kmpl.

Carens vs Seltos Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Carens	Seltos
Price	Rs. 10.60 Lakh	Rs. 11.13 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1497 cc
Power	113 bhp	113 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Carens

Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR

Rs. 10.60 Lakh

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Kia Seltos

HTE (O)1.5 Petrol MT

Rs. 11.13 Lakh

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Kia Carens

Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR

Kia Seltos

HTE (O)1.5 Petrol MT

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colours

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Features
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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	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.5	G1.5 MPi
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	195 / 65 R15	205 / 65 R16
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	205 / 65 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)	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

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 on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control	Blower, 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
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets		1

Lighting
Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Plastic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Silver
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	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)
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 + Leatherette	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	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
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

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

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Carens vs Seltos Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Carens and Kia Seltos?

Kia Carens price is Rs. 10.60 Lakh and Kia Seltos price is Rs. 11.13 Lakh. Hence Kia Carens is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Carens compared to Seltos?

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 HTE (O)1.5 Petrol MT variant, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Seltos produces 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm of power and 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque.

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Kia Carens vs Kia Seltos

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

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2
Bootspace (litres)	216	433
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	50

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

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 Projector
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

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

Android Auto
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers		4
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

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

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
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

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