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Kia Carens Vs Kia Seltos
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 ₹ 11.97 Lakh and Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel iMT is priced at ₹ 17.00 Lakh. Kia Carens Prestige 1.5 Petrol 7 STR equipped with 1497 cc engine whereas Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel iMT has 1493 cc.
Kia Carens Prestige 1.5 Petrol 7 STR comes with a price of ₹ 11.97 Lakh and Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel iMT is priced at ₹ 17.00 Lakh. Kia Carens Prestige 1.5 Petrol 7 STR equipped with 1497 cc engine whereas Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel iMT has 1493 cc.
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Kia Carens
Prestige 15 Petrol 7 Str
₹ 11.97 Lakh
Kia Seltos
Htx 15 Diesel Imt
₹ 17.00 Lakh
Select CarSelect Car| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹ 11.97 Lakh | ₹ 17.00 Lakh | ||
| EMI | ₹22,101 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ₹31,388 /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
₹ 17.00 Lakh
EMI
₹22,101 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMI₹31,388 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMIBrochure
User Rating
4.2
4.0
Colors
| Top Speed (Kmph) | - | - | ||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds) | - | - | ||
| City Mileage (kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Highway Mileage (kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Range (Km) | - | - | ||
| 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 | ||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel | ||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | ||
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm | ||
| Performance on Alternate Fuel | - | - | ||
| Electric Motor Assist | - | - | ||
| Max Motor Performance | - | - | ||
| Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl) | - | 20.7 | ||
| Driving Range (Km) | - | 1035 | ||
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | ||
| Transmission | Manual - 6 Gears | Clutchless Manual (IMT) - 6 Gears | ||
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | ||
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | Turbocharged | |||
| Battery | - | - | ||
| Battery Charging | - | - | ||
| Electric Motor | - | |||
| Others | Idle Start/Stop | Idle Start/Stop | ||
| Alternate Fuel | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Top Speed (Kmph)
-
-
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
-
-
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Range (Km)
-
-
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
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
114 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
Electric Motor Assist
-
-
Max Motor Performance
-
-
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
-
20.7
Driving Range (Km)
-
1035
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Manual - 6 Gears
Clutchless Manual (IMT) - 6 Gears
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
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 | 1645 | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2780 | 2610 | ||
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 195 | - | ||
| Kerb Weight (kg) | - | - |
Length (mm)
4540
4365
Width (mm)
1800
1800
Height (mm)
1708
1645
Wheelbase (mm)
2780
2610
Ground Clearance (mm)
195
-
Kerb Weight (kg)
-
-
| 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 |
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
| 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 | Alloy Wheels | ||
| Spare Wheel | Steel | Steel | ||
| Front Tyres | 195 / 65 R15 | 215 / 60 R17 | ||
| Rear Tyres | 195 / 65 R15 | 215 / 60 R17 |
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
Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyres
195 / 65 R15
215 / 60 R17
Rear Tyres
195 / 65 R15
215 / 60 R17
| 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 (Automatic Dual Zone) | ||
| Front AC | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls | ||
| 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 | Electronic - Internal Only | ||
| Parking Assist | Reverse Camera with Guidance | Reverse Camera with Guidance | ||
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Headlight and Ignition On Reminder | ||||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt | Tilt & Telescopic | ||
| 12V Power Outlets | 1 |
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake
Air Conditioner
Yes (Manual)
Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
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
Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera with Guidance
Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
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) | 4 way manually adjustable (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 | Leatherette | ||
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Leather-wrapped Gear Knob | ||||
| Driver Armrest | ||||
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | Bench | ||
| Third Row Seat Type | Bench | |||
| Ventilated Seats | ||||
| Ventilated Seat Type | ||||
| Interiors | Dual Tone | Dual Tone | ||
| Interior Colours | Black and Beige | Black & Beige | ||
| Rear Armrest | With Cup Holder | With Cup Holder | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Full | Full | ||
| Split Rear Seat | 60:40 split | 60:40 split | ||
| Split Third Row Seat | 50:50 split | |||
| Front Seatback Pockets | ||||
| Headrests | Front & Rear | 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)
4 way manually adjustable (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
Leatherette
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Third Row Seat Type
Bench
Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seat Type
Interiors
Dual Tone
Dual Tone
Interior Colours
Black and Beige
Black & Beige
Rear Armrest
With Cup Holder
With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat
Full
Full
Split Rear Seat
60:40 split
60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat
50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
| Cup Holders | Front, Second & Third | Front & Rear | ||
| Driver Armrest Storage | ||||
| Cooled Glovebox | ||||
| Sunglass Holder | ||||
| Third Row Cup Holders |
Cup Holders
Front, Second & Third
Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders
| ORVM Colour | Body Coloured | Body Coloured | ||
| Scuff Plates | Plastic | Metallic | ||
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| One Touch Down | Driver | All | ||
| One Touch Up | Driver | All | ||
| Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically Adjustable | Auto Folding | ||
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | ||||
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| Rear Wiper | ||||
| Exterior Door Handles | Body Coloured | Chrome | ||
| Rain-sensing Wipers | ||||
| Interior Door Handles | Silver | Silver | ||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Side Window Blinds | Rear - Manual | |||
| Bootlid Opener | Electric Tailgate Release | Electric Tailgate Release | ||
| Rear Windshield Blind | Manual |
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Scuff Plates
Plastic
Metallic
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
One Touch Down
Driver
All
One Touch Up
Driver
All
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable
Auto Folding
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
Chrome
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles
Silver
Silver
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds
Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind
Manual
| Sunroof / Moonroof | Panoramic Sunroof | |||
| Roof-mounted Antenna | ||||
| Body-coloured Bumpers | ||||
| Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe | ||||
| Body Kit | ||||
| Rub-strips | Black |
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit
Rub-strips
Black
| Ambient Interior Count | - | |||
| Headlights | Halogen | LED | ||
| Automatic Headlamps | ||||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||||
| Cornering Headlights | ||||
| Taillights | Halogen | LED | ||
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | |||
| Fog Lights | - | LED on front | ||
| 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
LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights
Taillights
Halogen
LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Fog Lights
-
LED on front
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 | ||||
| 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
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless) | Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired) | ||
| Display | Touch-screen Display | Touch-screen Display | ||
| Touchscreen Size (inch) | 8 | 10.25 | ||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System | ||||
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | ||
| Steering-mounted controls | ||||
| Voice Command | ||||
| GPS Navigation System | ||||
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming | Phone & Audio Streaming | ||
| AUX Compatibility | ||||
| AM/FM Radio | ||||
| USB Compatibility | ||||
| Wireless Charger | ||||
| Head Unit Size | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| iPod Compatibility | ||||
| Internal Hard Drive | ||||
| DVD Playback |
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Display
Touch-screen Display
Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)
8
10.25
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers
6
6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback
| Battery Warranty (In Years) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Kilometres) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Warranty (In Years) | 3 | 3 | ||
| Warranty (In Kilometres) | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3
3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited
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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