Carbike360 comprehensive Tata Nexon Smart Plus 1.2 iCNG and Kia Carens Prestige 1.5 Petrol 7 STR comparison based on the price, specification, fuel efficiency, features and more.
Tata Nexon Smart Plus 1.2 iCNG comes with a price of ₹ 9.69 Lakh and Kia Carens Prestige 1.5 Petrol 7 STR is priced at ₹ 12.00 Lakh. Tata Nexon Smart Plus 1.2 iCNG equipped with engine whereas Kia Carens Prestige 1.5 Petrol 7 STR has .
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Tata Nexon Vs Kia Carens
Select Car| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹9.69 Lakh | ₹12.00 Lakh | ||
| EMI | ₹17,893 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ₹22,156 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ||
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| User Rating | 4.2 | 4.4 | ||
| Colors |
Ex-Showroom Price
₹9.69 Lakh
₹12.00 Lakh
EMI
₹17,893 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMI₹22,156 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMIBrochure
User Rating
4.2
4.4
Colors
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Disc | ||
| Front Tyres | 195 / 60 R16 | 195 / 65 R15 | ||
| Wheels | Steel Rims | Steel Rims | ||
| Front Suspension | Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | ||
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | ||
| Minimum Turning Radius(metres) | - | - | ||
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | ||
| Rear Suspension | Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Absorber | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring | ||
| Rear Tyres | 195 / 60 R16 | 195 / 65 R15 | ||
| Four Wheel Steering | - | |||
| Spare Wheel | Steel | Steel |
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Front Tyres
195 / 60 R16
195 / 65 R15
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)
Power assisted (Electric)
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
-
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Suspension
Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Rear Tyres
195 / 60 R16
195 / 65 R15
Four Wheel Steering
-
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
| Doors(Doors) | 5 | 5 | ||
| No of Rows(Rows) | 2 | 3 | ||
| Seating Capacity(Person) | 5 | 7 | ||
| Bootspace(litres) | 321 | 216 | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity(litres) | 60 | 45 |
Doors (Doors)
5
5
No of Rows (Rows)
2
3
Seating Capacity (Person)
5
7
Bootspace (litres)
321
216
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
60
45
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2498 | 2780 | ||
| Height(mm) | 1620 | 1708 | ||
| Length(mm) | 3995 | 4540 | ||
| Width(mm) | 1804 | 1800 | ||
| Ground Clearance(mm) | 208 | 195 | ||
| Kerb Weight(kg) | - | - |
Wheelbase (mm)
2498
2780
Height (mm)
1620
1708
Length (mm)
3995
4540
Width (mm)
1804
1800
Ground Clearance (mm)
208
195
Kerb Weight (kg)
-
-
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 170 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm | ||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 99 bhp @ 5000-3000 rpm | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm | ||
| Others | Idle Start/Stop | Idle Start/Stop | ||
| Electric Motor | - | |||
| Electric Motor Assist | - | - | ||
| Battery | - | - | ||
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | ||
| Top Speed(kmph) | - | - | ||
| Battery Charging | - | - | ||
| Range(km) | - | - | ||
| Alternate Fuel | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Performance on Alternate Fuel | - | - | ||
| AC Fast Charging | ||||
| Transmission | Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode | Manual - 6 Gears | ||
| DC Fast Charging | ||||
| Engine Type | 1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine | Smartstream G 1.5 | ||
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | Turbocharged | |||
| Max Motor Performance | - | - | ||
| Highway Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Fuel Type | CNG | Petrol | ||
| AC Regular Charging | ||||
| Driving Range(km) | - | - | ||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph)(seconds) | - | - | ||
| Engine | 1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC | 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | ||
| City Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | ||
| Mileage (ARAI)(kmpl) | 17.44 | - |
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
170 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
99 bhp @ 5000-3000 rpm
113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop
Electric Motor
-
Electric Motor Assist
-
-
Battery
-
-
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Top Speed (kmph)
-
-
Battery Charging
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
AC Fast Charging
Transmission
Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode
Manual - 6 Gears
DC Fast Charging
Engine Type
1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine
Smartstream G 1.5
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
Max Motor Performance
-
-
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Fuel Type
CNG
Petrol
AC Regular Charging
Driving Range (km)
-
-
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
-
-
Engine
1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
17.44
-
| Engine Immobiliser | ||||
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | ||||
| Child Safety Lock | ||||
| Central Locking | Keyless |
Engine Immobiliser
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock
Central Locking
Keyless
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||||
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | LED | ||
| Rear Reading Lamp | ||||
| Ambient Interior Lighting | Optional | |||
| Fog Lights | - | |||
| Cornering Headlights | ||||
| Puddle Lamps | ||||
| Taillights | LED | Halogen | ||
| Headlight Height Adjuster | ||||
| Automatic Headlamps | ||||
| Light on Vanity Mirrors | ||||
| Headlights | LED | Halogen | ||
| Cabin Lamps | Front | Front and Rear | ||
| Glovebox Lamp |
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Rear Reading Lamp
Ambient Interior Lighting
Optional
Fog Lights
-
Cornering Headlights
Puddle Lamps
Taillights
LED
Halogen
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Headlights
LED
Halogen
Cabin Lamps
Front
Front and Rear
Glovebox Lamp
| Body Kit | Cladding - Black/Grey | |||
| Rub-strips | Black | |||
| Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe | ||||
| Sunroof / Moonroof | ||||
| Body-coloured Bumpers | ||||
| Roof-mounted Antenna |
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips
Black
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Sunroof / Moonroof
Body-coloured Bumpers
Roof-mounted Antenna
| Scuff Plates | Optional | Plastic | ||
| Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically Adjustable | Electrically Adjustable | ||
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| One Touch Down | Driver | |||
| ORVM Colour | Black | Body Coloured | ||
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | ||||
| Exterior Door Handles | Body Coloured | Body Coloured | ||
| Bootlid Opener | Internal with Key | Electric Tailgate Release | ||
| Interior Door Handles | Painted | Silver | ||
| One Touch Up | Driver | |||
| Side Window Blinds | ||||
| Soft-close Door | ||||
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Rear Wiper | ||||
| Rain-sensing Wipers | ||||
| Rear Windshield Blind |
Scuff Plates
Optional
Plastic
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable
Electrically Adjustable
Rear Defogger
One Touch Down
Driver
ORVM Colour
Black
Body Coloured
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Bootlid Opener
Internal with Key
Electric Tailgate Release
Interior Door Handles
Painted
Silver
One Touch Up
Driver
Side Window Blinds
Soft-close Door
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Windshield Blind
| Instrument Cluster | Analogue | Digital | ||
| Gear Indicator | ||||
| Heads Up Display (HUD) | ||||
| Average Speed | ||||
| Tachometer | Digital | Digital | ||
| Door Ajar Warning | ||||
| Average Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Trip Meter | 2 Trips | Electronic 2 Trips | ||
| Distance to Empty | ||||
| Clock | Digital | Digital | ||
| Instantaneous Consumption | ||||
| Low Fuel Level Warning | ||||
| Adjustable Cluster Brightness | ||||
| Shift Indicator |
Instrument Cluster
Analogue
Digital
Gear Indicator
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Average Speed
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Door Ajar Warning
Average Fuel Consumption
Trip Meter
2 Trips
Electronic 2 Trips
Distance to Empty
Clock
Digital
Digital
Instantaneous Consumption
Low Fuel Level Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming | Phone & Audio Streaming | ||
| Display | Touch-screen Display | Touch-screen Display | ||
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wireless | ||
| GPS Navigation System | ||||
| Speakers | 4 | 6 | ||
| USB Compatibility | ||||
| Head Unit Size | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Wireless Charger | ||||
| AM/FM Radio | ||||
| iPod Compatibility | ||||
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired) | Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless) | ||
| Gesture Control | ||||
| Android Auto | Wired | Wireless | ||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System | ||||
| Display Screen for Rear Passengers | ||||
| Steering-mounted controls | ||||
| Voice Command | ||||
| DVD Playback | ||||
| AUX Compatibility | ||||
| Touchscreen Size(inch) | 7 | 8 | ||
| Internal Hard Drive |
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Phone & Audio Streaming
Display
Touch-screen Display
Touch-screen Display
Apple CarPlay
Wired
Wireless
GPS Navigation System
Speakers
4
6
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wireless Charger
AM/FM Radio
iPod Compatibility
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Gesture Control
Android Auto
Wired
Wireless
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
DVD Playback
AUX Compatibility
Touchscreen Size (inch)
7
8
Internal Hard Drive
| Cabin Boot Access | ||||
| Headlight and Ignition On Reminder | ||||
| 12V Power Outlets | 1 | |||
| Umbrella Storage in Door | ||||
| Air Conditioner | Yes (Manual) | Yes (Automatic Climate Control) | ||
| Parking Assist | Reverse Camera with Guidance | |||
| Front AC | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | ||
| Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Co-Driver Only | |||
| Heater | ||||
| Electronic Parking Brake | ||||
| Rear AC | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control | ||
| Air Purifier | ||||
| Third Row AC Zone | Vents on Roof | |||
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Heated/Cooled Cup Holders | ||||
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt | Tilt | ||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Anti-glare Mirrors | Manual - Internal Only | Manual - Internal Only |
Cabin Boot Access
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
12V Power Outlets
1
Umbrella Storage in Door
Air Conditioner
Yes (Manual)
Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera with Guidance
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver Only
Heater
Electronic Parking Brake
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control
Air Purifier
Third Row AC Zone
Vents on Roof
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
Tilt
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Cruise Control
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal Only
Manual - Internal Only
| Warranty (In Kilometres) | 100000 | 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)
100000
Unlimited
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3
3
| Lane Departure Prevention | ||||
| Blind Spot Detection | ||||
| Rear Cross-traffic Assist | ||||
| Rear Middle Head Rest | ||||
| Child Seat Anchor Points | ||||
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | ||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | ||||
| Puncture Repair Kit | ||||
| NCAP Rating | 5 Star (Bharat 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) | ||
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | ||||
| Dashcam | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) | ||||
| Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | ||||
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | ||||
| Seat Belt Warning | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| High-beam Assist |
Lane Departure Prevention
Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Rear Middle Head Rest
Child Seat Anchor Points
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Puncture Repair Kit
NCAP Rating
5 Star (Bharat 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)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Dashcam
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Seat Belt Warning
Lane Departure Warning
High-beam Assist
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | Bench | ||
| Ventilated Seats | ||||
| Split Third Row Seat | 50:50 split | |||
| Rear Row Seat Adjustment | 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) | 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | ||
| Third Row Seat Type | Bench | |||
| Headrests | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | 8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down) | ||
| Driver Armrest | ||||
| Massage Seats | ||||
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Fabric + Leatherette | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Full | Full | ||
| Split Rear Seat | 60:40 split | |||
| Ventilated Seat Type | ||||
| Rear Armrest | With Cup Holder | |||
| Leather-wrapped Gear Knob | ||||
| Interiors | Dual Tone | Dual Tone | ||
| Front Seatback Pockets | ||||
| 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) | ||
| Interior Colours | Off-White and Grey | Black and Beige |
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Ventilated Seats
Split Third Row Seat
50:50 split
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Type
Bench
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Driver Armrest
Massage Seats
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Seat Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric + Leatherette
Folding Rear Seat
Full
Full
Split Rear Seat
60:40 split
Ventilated Seat Type
Rear Armrest
With Cup Holder
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Interiors
Dual Tone
Dual Tone
Front Seatback Pockets
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)
Interior Colours
Off-White and Grey
Black and Beige
| Ride Height Adjustment | ||||
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | ||||
| Limited Slip Differential (LSD) | ||||
| Hill Descent Control | ||||
| Four-Wheel-Drive | ||||
| Brake Assist (BA) | ||||
| Hill Hold Control | ||||
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | ||||
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | ||||
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | ||||
| Differential Lock |
Ride Height Adjustment
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Hill Descent Control
Four-Wheel-Drive
Brake Assist (BA)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Differential Lock
| Driver Armrest Storage | ||||
| Third Row Cup Holders | ||||
| Sunglass Holder | ||||
| Cup Holders | Front Only | Front, Second & Third | ||
| Cooled Glovebox |
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders
Sunglass Holder
Cup Holders
Front Only
Front, Second & Third
Cooled Glovebox
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Pros And Cons
Tata Nexon
- Sleek, futuristic design inspired by Curvv and Harrier EV concepts.
- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, connected vehicle technology, leatherette ventilated seats and electric sunroof.
- High safety with six airbags, an electronic stability program, and a five-star Global NCAP rating.
- Powerful performance with 118bhp turbocharged petrol and 113bhp diesel engines and multiple transmission options.
Kia Carens
- Useable, accessible, and comfortable last row
- Spacious and feature-rich cabin
- Easy to drive
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