Comparing the Hyundai Exter 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 Exter is available at ₹649,000, while the Kia Carens is priced at ₹1,364,000. On the engine front, the Hyundai Exter 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 19.2 kmpl for the Hyundai Exter 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 l | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | 19.2 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 | 391 Litres | 216 Litres (all rows up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2010 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 912 kg | 1445 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3815 mm, 1710 mm, 1631 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 | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (Digital display) | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | Digital Instrument Cluster with 4.2-inch Color TFT 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 | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | — | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Yes |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes - Rear + 3rd Row |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Semi-Leatherette | Leatherette (top) / Fabric |
| Sound System | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters (Top trims) | Bose 8-Speaker Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | Electric Sunroof with Voice Command | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) |
| USB Ports | Type-C Fast Charger (Front) + 12V Socket | Yes |
| Voice Command | Supported (System and Smartphone integration) | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | Signature H-LED Daytime Running Lamps | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | — | Yes |
| Headlight | Projector Headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Power Adjustable & Foldable with Turn Indicators | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | H-Signature LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 165/70 R14 (Base) / 175/65 R15 (Top) | 215/60 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel (Base) / Dual Tone Alloy (Top) | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Available (Integrated with ESC) | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Highline/Digital | Yes |
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| Color Options | Starry nightTitan greyGolden bronzeTitanium black matteTitanium blackAtlas whiteRanger khaki | Clear WhiteAurora Black PearlImperial Blue |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.1 |
