Comparing the Hyundai Aura and the Kia Carens side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Hyundai Aura is available at ₹649,002, while the Kia Carens is priced at ₹1,364,000. On the engine front, the Hyundai Aura comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Kia Carens's 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel), producing 83 PS @ 6000 rpm and 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 17 kmpl for the Hyundai Aura versus 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Carens. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Battery | Standard 12V system | — |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.2L Kappa Petrol | Smartstream G1.5 NA / G1.5 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 Litres | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | 17 kmpl | 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 144 Nm (NA) / 253 Nm (Turbo) / 250 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | 5-Speed Manual | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 402 Litres | 216 Litres (all rows up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2010 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 978 kg | 1445 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm, 1680 mm, 1520 mm | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (Higher variants) | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | Analog with 3.5-inch Multi-Information Display (MID) | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop button | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Yes |
| Push Start | Smart Key with Push Button Start/Stop | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes - Rear + 3rd Row |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Available with Cup Holders | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Leatherette (top) / Fabric |
| Sound System | 4-speaker system | Bose 8-Speaker Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) |
| USB Ports | Fast USB Charger (Type-C) | Yes |
| Voice Command | Supported via smartphone integration | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lamps | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Available in mid and top trims | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen / Projector (Higher variants) | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Electrically Adjustable & Foldable with Turn Indicators | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Z-shaped LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 165/70 R14 (Base) / 175/60 R15 (Top) | 215/60 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel (Base) / Diamond Cut Alloy (Top) | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Available in higher variants | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Available in higher variants | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Available in higher variants | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Highline TPMS | Yes |
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| Color Options | Typhoon SilverStarry NightAtlas WhiteTitan Grey | Clear WhiteAurora Black PearlImperial Blue |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.1 |
