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Kia Carens Vs Kia Seltos
Carbike360 comprehensive Kia Carens Prestige 1.5 Petrol 7 STR and Kia Seltos HTE 1.5 comparison based on the price, specification, fuel efficiency, features and more.
Kia Carens Prestige 1.5 Petrol 7 STR comes with a price of ₹ 11.97 Lakh and Kia Seltos HTE 1.5 is priced at ₹ 10.90 Lakh. Kia Carens Prestige 1.5 Petrol 7 STR equipped with 1497 cc engine whereas Kia Seltos HTE 1.5 has 1497 cc.
Kia Carens Prestige 1.5 Petrol 7 STR comes with a price of ₹ 11.97 Lakh and Kia Seltos HTE 1.5 is priced at ₹ 10.90 Lakh. Kia Carens Prestige 1.5 Petrol 7 STR equipped with 1497 cc engine whereas Kia Seltos HTE 1.5 has 1497 cc.
Select Car| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹ 11.97 Lakh | ₹ 10.90 Lakh | ||
| EMI | ₹22,101 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ₹20,125 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ||
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| User Rating | 4.2 | 4.0 | ||
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 11.97 Lakh
₹ 10.90 Lakh
EMI
₹22,101 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMI₹20,125 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMIBrochure
User Rating
4.2
4.0
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| Top Speed (Kmph) | - | 167 | ||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds) | - | 8.9 | ||
| City Mileage (kmpl) | - | |||
| Highway Mileage (kmpl) | - | |||
| Range (Km) | - | |||
| 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 | ||
| Performance on Alternate Fuel | - | - | ||
| Electric Motor Assist | - | |||
| Max Motor Performance | - | - | ||
| Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl) | - | 17 | ||
| Driving Range (Km) | - | 850 | ||
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | ||
| Transmission | Manual - 6 Gears | Manual - 6 Gears | ||
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | ||
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | ||||
| Battery | - | - | ||
| Battery Charging | - | - | ||
| Electric Motor | - | |||
| Others | Idle Start/Stop | Idle Start/Stop | ||
| Alternate Fuel | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Top Speed (Kmph)
-
167
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
-
8.9
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
Range (Km)
-
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
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
Electric Motor Assist
-
Max Motor Performance
-
-
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
-
17
Driving Range (Km)
-
850
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Manual - 6 Gears
Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Battery
-
-
Battery Charging
-
-
Electric Motor
-
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
| Length (mm) | 4540 | 4365 | ||
| Width (mm) | 1800 | 1800 | ||
| Height (mm) | 1708 | 1620 | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2780 | 2610 | ||
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 195 | 190 | ||
| Kerb Weight (kg) | - | 1221 |
Length (mm)
4540
4365
Width (mm)
1800
1800
Height (mm)
1708
1620
Wheelbase (mm)
2780
2610
Ground Clearance (mm)
195
190
Kerb Weight (kg)
-
1221
| Doors (Doors) | 5 | 5 | ||
| Seating Capacity (Person) | 7 | 5 | ||
| No of Rows (Rows) | 3 | |||
| Bootspace (litres) | 216 | 433 | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) | 45 | 50 |
Doors (Doors)
5
5
Seating Capacity (Person)
7
5
No of Rows (Rows)
3
Bootspace (litres)
216
433
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
45
50
| Four Wheel Steering | - | |||
| 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 | ||
| Minimum Turning Radius (metres) | - | - | ||
| 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 |
Four Wheel Steering
-
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
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
-
-
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
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | ||||
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) | ||||
| High-beam Assist | ||||
| NCAP Rating | 3 Star (Global NCAP) | 3 Star (Global NCAP) | ||
| Blind Spot Detection | ||||
| Lane Departure Prevention | ||||
| Rear Cross-traffic Assist | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Rear Middle Head Rest | ||||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | ||||
| Child Seat Anchor Points | ||||
| Seat Belt Warning |
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
3 Star (Global NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
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
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | ||||
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | ||||
| Brake Assist (BA) | ||||
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | ||||
| Four-Wheel-Drive | ||||
| Hill Hold Control | ||||
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | ||||
| Hill Descent Control |
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
| Engine Immobiliser | ||||
| Central Locking | With Key | Keyless | ||
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | ||||
| Child Safety Lock |
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
With Key
Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock
| Heated/Cooled Cup Holders | ||||
| Electronic Parking Brake | ||||
| 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 | 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 | ||
| Parking Assist | Reverse Camera with Guidance | |||
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear | Rear | ||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Headlight and Ignition On Reminder | ||||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt | Tilt | ||
| 12V Power Outlets | 1 |
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake
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
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
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
Tilt
12V Power Outlets
1
| Massage Seats | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Leather-wrapped Gear Knob | ||||
| Driver Armrest | ||||
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | |||
| Third Row Seat Type | Bench | |||
| Ventilated Seats | ||||
| Ventilated Seat Type | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Front Seatback Pockets | ||||
| Headrests | Front & Rear |
Massage Seats
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
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Third Row Seat Type
Bench
Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seat Type
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
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests
Front & Rear
| Cup Holders | Front, Second & Third | Front Only | ||
| Driver Armrest Storage | ||||
| Cooled Glovebox | ||||
| Sunglass Holder | ||||
| Third Row Cup Holders |
Cup Holders
Front, Second & Third
Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders
| ORVM Colour | Body Coloured | |||
| Scuff Plates | Plastic | |||
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| One Touch Down | Driver | |||
| One Touch Up | Driver | |||
| Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically Adjustable | |||
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | ||||
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| Rear Wiper | ||||
| Exterior Door Handles | Body Coloured | Body Coloured | ||
| Rain-sensing Wipers | ||||
| Interior Door Handles | Silver | Silver | ||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Side Window Blinds | ||||
| Bootlid Opener | Electric Tailgate Release | |||
| Rear Windshield Blind |
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Scuff Plates
Plastic
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
One Touch Down
Driver
One Touch Up
Driver
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles
Silver
Silver
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind
| Sunroof / Moonroof | ||||
| Roof-mounted Antenna | ||||
| Body-coloured Bumpers | ||||
| Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe | ||||
| Body Kit | ||||
| Rub-strips |
Sunroof / Moonroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit
Rub-strips
| Ambient Interior Count | - | - | ||
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen Projector | ||
| Automatic Headlamps | ||||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||||
| Cornering Headlights | ||||
| Taillights | Halogen | |||
| Daytime Running Lights | ||||
| Fog Lights | - | - | ||
| Ambient Interior Lighting | ||||
| Puddle Lamps | ||||
| Cabin Lamps | Front and Rear | Front and Rear | ||
| Light on Vanity Mirrors | ||||
| Rear Reading Lamp | ||||
| Glovebox Lamp | ||||
| Headlight Height Adjuster |
Ambient Interior Count
-
-
Headlights
Halogen
Halogen Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights
Taillights
Halogen
Daytime Running Lights
Fog Lights
-
-
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster
| Instantaneous Consumption | ||||
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | Analogue - 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 | Dynamic | |||
| Tachometer | Digital | Analogue |
Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster
Digital
Analogue - 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
Dynamic
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless) | Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No) | ||
| Display | Touch-screen Display | Digital Display | ||
| Touchscreen Size (inch) | 8 | |||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System | ||||
| Speakers | 6 | 4 | ||
| Steering-mounted controls | ||||
| Voice Command | ||||
| GPS Navigation System | ||||
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming | |||
| AUX Compatibility | ||||
| AM/FM Radio | ||||
| USB Compatibility | ||||
| Wireless Charger | ||||
| Head Unit Size | Not Applicable | 2 Din | ||
| iPod Compatibility | ||||
| Internal Hard Drive | ||||
| DVD Playback |
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Display
Touch-screen Display
Digital Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)
8
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers
6
4
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size
Not Applicable
2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback
| Battery Warranty (In Years) | Not Applicable | |||
| Battery Warranty (In Kilometres) | Not Applicable | |||
| Warranty (In Years) | 3 | |||
| Warranty (In Kilometres) | Unlimited |
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited
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Pros And Cons
Kia Carens
- Useable, accessible, and comfortable last row
- Spacious and featurerich cabin
- Easy to drive
Kia Seltos
- The 1.5 diesel engine with a 6-speed torque converter provides a smooth and efficient driving experience, making it ideal for long highway cruises.
- The Seltos' interior has been upgraded with a striking dualscreen setup, premium touches, and smart connectivity features, making it tech-savvy and appealing.
- The SUV offers generous and comfortable seating arrangements, making it accommodating for both the driver and passengers.
- Rear AC vents, window blinds, and reclining rear backrest enhance the comfort for rear occupants.
- The improved braking performance and safety enhancements contribute to a reliable driving experience.
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