Comparing the Hyundai Exter and the Kia Carens Clavis EV 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 Clavis EV is priced at ₹2,055,000. On the engine front, the Hyundai Exter comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Kia Carens Clavis EV's N/A (Electric), producing 83 PS @ 6000 rpm and 141 bhp (Single Motor FWD) / 214 bhp (Dual Motor AWD) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Battery | Standard 12V system | IP67 Lithium-Ion Battery |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) / AWD |
| Engine Type | 1.2L Kappa Petrol | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 l | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | 19.2 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm | 141 bhp (Single Motor FWD) / 214 bhp (Dual Motor AWD) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 255 Nm (FWD) / 350 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | 5-Speed Manual | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 51.4 kWh / 65 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~42 min (10-80%) / AC: 8-10 hours |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - CCS2 DC Fast Charging (100 kW) |
| Range | — | 473 km (ARAI - 65 kWh) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes - Paddle Shifter-based |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 391 Litres | 216 Litres (all rows up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2250 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 912 kg | 1750 kg (est.) |
| 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 Full 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 Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Semi-Leatherette | Leatherette |
| Sound System | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters (Top trims) | Bose 8-Speaker (top) |
| Sunroof | Electric Sunroof with Voice Command | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Type-C Fast Charger (Front) + 12V Socket | Yes |
| Voice Command | Supported (System and Smartphone integration) | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
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 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 | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlImperial BlueIvory Silver MattePewter OliveGravity Grey |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.0 |
