7-seater MPVs are a popular choice for families due to their immense practicality. And amongst MPVs, the Maruti Ertiga and Kia Carens. It is a given that the Innova is usually everyone’s first choice, but not everyone can splurge Rs 30-40 lakhs on a car. So today we are comparing two affordable MPVs.Attention Readers! Join us on the WhatsApp Community for daily auto news updates
Kia Carens Vs Maruti Ertiga – Practicality
6-seater Kia Carens Used For Representation Only
Maruti Ertiga Kia CarensLength 4,395mm4,540mmWheelbase 2,740mm2,780mmWidth1,735mm1,800mmGround Clearance185mm195mmBoot Space209-litre216-litreBoot Space (3rd row folder)550-litre645-litre
The Kia Carens wins the practicality battle with ease. Its larger dimensions provide more cabin space and a slightly larger boot. You can seat 7 people comfortably in the Carens. While the Ertiga is pretty comfy in its own regard, it lags a bit behind the Kia MPV.
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Features
Maruti ErtigaKia CarensInfotainment screen7-inch8-inchParking cameraReverse ReverseSunshades–Rear windowsWheels15-inch alloys16-inch steel wheels (with cover)Airbags66Apple CarPlay & Android AutoWirelessWirelessCruise ControlYes–Speakers4 speakers6 speakersAdjustable ORVMsElectric ElectricInstrument Cluster4.2-inch4.2-inch
If the feature list is a decisive factor, you are better off with the more expensive Kia Carens Clavis or even the Maruti XL6. The Carens and Ertiga are relatively outdated, so they aren’t quite feature-rich.
Kia Carens Vs Maruti Ertiga – Powertrain
Maruti ErtigaKia CarensEngines1.5-litre NA petrol (smart hybrid)1.5-litre NA petrol1.5-litre dieselGearbox6-speed MT/6-speed AT6-speed manualPower102bhp113bhp 113bhpTorque137Nm144Nm250NmCNGSingle-cylinderSingle-cylinder–Efficiency20kmpl15.34kmpl19.54kmp
The Carens offers a diesel option; however, you miss out on an automatic gearbox. The Ertiga offers a conventional torque converter unit paired with the trusted and efficient 1.5-litre NA petrol engine.
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Pricing
(on-road, Mumbai)Maruti ErtigaKia CarensPriceRs 10.40 lakh – Rs 15.42 lakhRs 12.99 lakh – Rs 15.42 lakh
The Carens is offered in a single Premium (O) variant, but pricing varies by engine option. The Ertiga starts at a lower price, but the top variants cost the same. Overall, after looking at the pricing, after-sales service and practicality, the Carens slightly edges out the Ertiga. However, you still can’t go wrong with the Ertiga.