Carbike360 comprehensive Kia Carens Prestige 1.5 Petrol 7 STR and Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel iMT comparison based on the price, specification, fuel efficiency, features and more.
Kia Carens Prestige 1.5 Petrol 7 STR comes with a price of ₹ 12.00 Lakh and Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel iMT is priced at ₹ 17.27 Lakh. Kia Carens Prestige 1.5 Petrol 7 STR equipped with engine whereas Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel iMT has .
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Kia Carens Prestige 15 Petrol 7 Str Vs Kia Seltos
Select Car| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹12.00 Lakh | ₹17.27 Lakh | ||
| EMI | ₹22,156 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ₹31,887 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ||
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| User Rating | 4.4 | 4.1 | ||
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹12.00 Lakh
₹17.27 Lakh
EMI
₹22,156 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMI₹31,887 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMIBrochure
User Rating
4.4
4.1
Colors
| Engine | 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1493 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | ||
| Engine Type | Smartstream G 1.5 | 1.5l CRDi VGT | ||
| Alternate Fuel | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Driving Range(km) | - | 1035 | ||
| Transmission | Manual - 6 Gears | Clutchless Manual (IMT) - 6 Gears | ||
| Highway Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | ||
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | ||
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm | ||
| Battery Charging | - | - | ||
| Electric Motor Assist | - | - | ||
| Top Speed(kmph) | - | - | ||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph)(seconds) | - | - | ||
| Battery | - | - | ||
| City Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Range(km) | - | - | ||
| Mileage (ARAI)(kmpl) | - | 20.7 | ||
| Electric Motor | - | |||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel | ||
| Performance on Alternate Fuel | - | - | ||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | ||
| Others | Idle Start/Stop | Idle Start/Stop | ||
| Max Motor Performance | - | - | ||
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | Turbocharged |
Engine
1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
1493 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.5
1.5l CRDi VGT
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driving Range (km)
-
1035
Transmission
Manual - 6 Gears
Clutchless Manual (IMT) - 6 Gears
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Battery Charging
-
-
Electric Motor Assist
-
-
Top Speed (kmph)
-
-
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
-
-
Battery
-
-
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
-
20.7
Electric Motor
-
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
114 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop
Max Motor Performance
-
-
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
| Fuel Tank Capacity(litres) | 45 | 50 | ||
| Doors(Doors) | 5 | 5 | ||
| No of Rows(Rows) | 3 | 2 | ||
| Bootspace(litres) | 216 | 433 | ||
| Seating Capacity(Person) | 7 | 5 |
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
45
50
Doors (Doors)
5
5
No of Rows (Rows)
3
2
Bootspace (litres)
216
433
Seating Capacity (Person)
7
5
| Spare Wheel | Steel | Steel | ||
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | ||
| Front Tyres | 195 / 65 R15 | 215 / 60 R17 | ||
| Wheels | Steel Rims | Alloy Wheels | ||
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring | ||
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | ||
| Rear Tyres | 195 / 65 R15 | 215 / 60 R17 | ||
| Four Wheel Steering | - | - | ||
| Minimum Turning Radius(metres) | - | - | ||
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | ||
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc |
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)
Power assisted (Electric)
Front Tyres
195 / 65 R15
215 / 60 R17
Wheels
Steel Rims
Alloy Wheels
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Tyres
195 / 65 R15
215 / 60 R17
Four Wheel Steering
-
-
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
-
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2780 | 2610 | ||
| Height(mm) | 1708 | 1645 | ||
| Length(mm) | 4540 | 4365 | ||
| Width(mm) | 1800 | 1800 | ||
| Ground Clearance(mm) | 195 | - | ||
| Kerb Weight(kg) | - | - |
Wheelbase (mm)
2780
2610
Height (mm)
1708
1645
Length (mm)
4540
4365
Width (mm)
1800
1800
Ground Clearance (mm)
195
-
Kerb Weight (kg)
-
-
| Roof-mounted Antenna | ||||
| Body Kit | ||||
| Sunroof / Moonroof | Panoramic Sunroof | |||
| Body-coloured Bumpers | ||||
| Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe | ||||
| Rub-strips | Black |
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body Kit
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Rub-strips
Black
| Battery Warranty (In Years) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Warranty (In Kilometres) | Unlimited | Unlimited | ||
| Warranty (In Years) | 3 | 3 | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Kilometres) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Warranty (In Years)
3
3
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
| Air Purifier | ||||
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Heater | ||||
| Parking Assist | Reverse Camera with Guidance | Reverse Camera with Guidance | ||
| Headlight and Ignition On Reminder | ||||
| Rear AC | Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | ||
| Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Co-Driver Only | |||
| Third Row AC Zone | Vents on Roof | |||
| Anti-glare Mirrors | Manual - Internal Only | Electronic - Internal Only | ||
| Air Conditioner | Yes (Automatic Climate Control) | Yes (Automatic Dual Zone) | ||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Front AC | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls | ||
| Electronic Parking Brake | ||||
| 12V Power Outlets | 1 | |||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Cabin Boot Access | ||||
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt | Tilt & Telescopic | ||
| Heated/Cooled Cup Holders |
Air Purifier
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Heater
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera with Guidance
Reverse Camera with Guidance
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Rear AC
Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver Only
Third Row AC Zone
Vents on Roof
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal Only
Electronic - Internal Only
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Electronic Parking Brake
12V Power Outlets
1
Cruise Control
Cabin Boot Access
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wired | ||
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming | Phone & Audio Streaming | ||
| USB Compatibility | ||||
| Internal Hard Drive | ||||
| iPod Compatibility | ||||
| Display Screen for Rear Passengers | ||||
| AUX Compatibility | ||||
| GPS Navigation System | ||||
| Android Auto | Wireless | Wired | ||
| Voice Command | ||||
| Wireless Charger | ||||
| Display | Touch-screen Display | Touch-screen Display | ||
| Touchscreen Size(inch) | 8 | 10.25 | ||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System | ||||
| DVD Playback | ||||
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless) | Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired) | ||
| AM/FM Radio | ||||
| Steering-mounted controls | ||||
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | ||
| Head Unit Size | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wired
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Phone & Audio Streaming
USB Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
iPod Compatibility
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Android Auto
Wireless
Wired
Voice Command
Wireless Charger
Display
Touch-screen Display
Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)
8
10.25
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
DVD Playback
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Speakers
6
6
Head Unit Size
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
| Door Ajar Warning | ||||
| Clock | Digital | Digital | ||
| Adjustable Cluster Brightness | ||||
| Tachometer | Digital | Analogue | ||
| Distance to Empty | ||||
| Instantaneous Consumption | ||||
| Low Fuel Level Warning | ||||
| Shift Indicator | ||||
| Average Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Gear Indicator | ||||
| Trip Meter | Electronic 2 Trips | Electronic 2 Trips | ||
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | Digital | ||
| Average Speed |
Door Ajar Warning
Clock
Digital
Digital
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Distance to Empty
Instantaneous Consumption
Low Fuel Level Warning
Shift Indicator
Average Fuel Consumption
Gear Indicator
Trip Meter
Electronic 2 Trips
Electronic 2 Trips
Instrument Cluster
Digital
Digital
Average Speed
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | ||||
| Four-Wheel-Drive | ||||
| Brake Assist (BA) | ||||
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | ||||
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | ||||
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | ||||
| Hill Hold Control | ||||
| Hill Descent Control |
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Four-Wheel-Drive
Brake Assist (BA)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
| Rear Cross-traffic Assist | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) | ||||
| Seat Belt Warning | ||||
| High-beam Assist | ||||
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | ||
| 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) | ||
| Child Seat Anchor Points | ||||
| NCAP Rating | 3 Star (Global NCAP) | 3 Star (Global NCAP) | ||
| Lane Departure Prevention | ||||
| Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | ||||
| Blind Spot Detection | ||||
| Dashcam | ||||
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | ||||
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | ||||
| Rear Middle Head Rest |
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Seat Belt Warning
High-beam Assist
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
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)
Child Seat Anchor Points
NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
3 Star (Global NCAP)
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Blind Spot Detection
Dashcam
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Rear Middle Head Rest
| Taillights | Halogen | LED | ||
| Cabin Lamps | Front and Rear | Front and Rear | ||
| Ambient Interior Lighting | ||||
| Cornering Headlights | ||||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||||
| Fog Lights | - | LED on front | ||
| Rear Reading Lamp | ||||
| Headlights | Halogen | LED | ||
| Light on Vanity Mirrors | ||||
| Headlight Height Adjuster | ||||
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | LED | ||
| Ambient Interior Count | - | |||
| Puddle Lamps | ||||
| Automatic Headlamps | ||||
| Glovebox Lamp |
Taillights
Halogen
LED
Cabin Lamps
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Cornering Headlights
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Fog Lights
-
LED on front
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlights
Halogen
LED
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Headlight Height Adjuster
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Ambient Interior Count
-
Puddle Lamps
Automatic Headlamps
Glovebox Lamp
| Driver Armrest Storage | ||||
| Third Row Cup Holders | ||||
| Cup Holders | Front, Second & Third | Front & Rear | ||
| Cooled Glovebox | ||||
| Sunglass Holder |
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders
Cup Holders
Front, Second & Third
Front & Rear
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
| One Touch Down | Driver | All | ||
| Rear Wiper | ||||
| ORVM Colour | Body Coloured | Body Coloured | ||
| Interior Door Handles | Silver | Silver | ||
| Rear Windshield Blind | Manual | |||
| Exterior Door Handles | Body Coloured | Chrome | ||
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Side Window Blinds | Rear - Manual | |||
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Rain-sensing Wipers | ||||
| Bootlid Opener | Electric Tailgate Release | Electric Tailgate Release | ||
| Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically Adjustable | Auto Folding | ||
| Scuff Plates | Plastic | Metallic | ||
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | ||||
| One Touch Up | Driver | All |
One Touch Down
Driver
All
Rear Wiper
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles
Silver
Silver
Rear Windshield Blind
Manual
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
Chrome
Rear Defogger
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds
Rear - Manual
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rain-sensing Wipers
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Tailgate Release
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable
Auto Folding
Scuff Plates
Plastic
Metallic
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
One Touch Up
Driver
All
| Massage Seats | ||||
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Split Third Row Seat | 50:50 split | |||
| Leather-wrapped Gear Knob | ||||
| Rear Armrest | With Cup Holder | With Cup Holder | ||
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | Bench | ||
| Front Seatback Pockets | ||||
| Rear Row Seat Adjustment | 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | 4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | ||
| Split Rear Seat | 60:40 split | 60:40 split | ||
| Third Row Seat Type | Bench | |||
| Ventilated Seats | ||||
| 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) | ||
| Headrests | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| 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) | ||
| Ventilated Seat Type | ||||
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric + Leatherette | Leatherette | ||
| Interior Colours | Black and Beige | Black & Beige | ||
| Interiors | Dual Tone | Dual Tone | ||
| Driver Armrest | ||||
| Third Row Seat Adjustment | 4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | |||
| Folding Rear Seat | Full | Full |
Massage Seats
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Split Third Row Seat
50:50 split
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Rear Armrest
With Cup Holder
With Cup Holder
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Front Seatback Pockets
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Split Rear Seat
60:40 split
60:40 split
Third Row Seat Type
Bench
Ventilated Seats
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)
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
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)
Ventilated Seat Type
Seat Upholstery
Fabric + Leatherette
Leatherette
Interior Colours
Black and Beige
Black & Beige
Interiors
Dual Tone
Dual Tone
Driver Armrest
Third Row Seat Adjustment
4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Folding Rear Seat
Full
Full
| Child Safety Lock | ||||
| Central Locking | Keyless | Keyless | ||
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | ||||
| Engine Immobiliser |
Child Safety Lock
Central Locking
Keyless
Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Engine Immobiliser
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Pros And Cons
Kia Carens
- Useable, accessible, and comfortable last row
- Spacious and feature-rich 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 dual-screen 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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