Comparing the Kia Carens and the Hyundai CRETA Electric side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Kia Carens is available at ₹1,364,000, while the Hyundai CRETA Electric is priced at ₹1,802,201. Fuel efficiency stands at 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Carens versus 510 km / full charge for the Hyundai CRETA Electric. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | — | Lithium-ion |
| Displacement | 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | — |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | FWD |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 NA / G1.5 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Electric (Battery) |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | — |
| Mileage | 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 510 km / full charge |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 171 bhp (126 kW) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | — |
| Torque | 144 Nm (NA) / 253 Nm (Turbo) / 250 Nm (Diesel) | 255 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Single Speed Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 51.4 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | 4.8 hours (0-100%) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes, via CCS2 charging port with multi-color SOC indicator |
| Range | — | 510 km per full charge |
| Regenerative Braking | — | 4 levels of intensity, adjustable via steering-mounted paddle shifters |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 216 Litres (all rows up) | 433 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1445 kg | — |
| Length, Width, Height | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm | 4340 mm / 1790 mm / 1655 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) with touch interface |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Curvilinear twin-screen setup |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Available (8-way Powered Driver Seat) |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Dual 26.03 cm curvilinear screens (Cluster + Touchscreen) |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | All 4 windows (Front & Rear); Driver’s window with Auto up/down and Safety Power (Anti-pinch) |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Rear + 3rd Row | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Included with dual cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric | Leatherette |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Audio (top) | Bose Premium 8-speaker system |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Available (3 Type-C ports) |
| Voice Command | — | Available (Bluelink connected) |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Horizon LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED Front Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Quad-beam LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Electrically Foldable and Adjustable with integrated LED Turn Indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Connected LED Tail Lamps with a signature light bar |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 | 215/60 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Low Rolling Resistance (LRR) |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Aero alloy wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Emergency Brake Assist |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | 360-degree Surround View Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Highline |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Clear WhiteAurora Black PearlImperial Blue | Ocean BlueAtlas WhiteFiery RedStarry NightTitanium BlackTitanium Black MatteRobust Emerald MatteTitan Grey Matte |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.1 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
