Comparing the Kia Carens and the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS 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 Grand i10 NIOS is priced at ₹555,000. On the engine front, the Kia Carens comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS's 1197 cc, producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 83 PS @ 6,000 rpm (Petrol) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Carens versus 20.7 km/l (Petrol) for the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS. 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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| Displacement | 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 NA / G1.5 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | 1.2L Kappa Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | Petrol: 37 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 5-Speed |
| Mileage | 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 20.7 km/l (Petrol) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 04 |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 83 PS @ 6,000 rpm (Petrol) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Standard Electric Starter Motor |
| Torque | 144 Nm (NA) / 253 Nm (Turbo) / 250 Nm (Diesel) | 113.8 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (Petrol) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | 5-Speed Manual/ AMT |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | Standard 12V Lead-Acid battery for starting and electrical systems |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 216 Litres (all rows up) | 260 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1,340 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1445 kg | 920 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm | 3,815 mm / 1,680 mm / 1,520 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2780 mm | 2450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt Adjustment |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | 3.5-inch Digital Cluster with Multi-Information Display (MID) |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 8-inch Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Smart Key with Push Button Start/Stop |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Rear + 3rd Row | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric | Premium Fabric (Dual-tone Grey/Black) |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Audio (top) | 4-speaker Arkamys Premium Sound |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) | — |
| USB Ports | Yes | USB Type-C Fast Charger and a standard Type-A port at the front |
| Voice Command | — | Supported (Android Auto/Apple CarPlay) |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | — |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | — |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Power Adjustable & Electrically Foldable with Integrated Turn Indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 | 175/60 R15 (Alloy) | 165/70 R14 (Steel) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Diamond Cut Alloys |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | 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 - 360° Camera | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes, with static guidelines |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Highline TPMS |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Clear WhiteAurora Black PearlImperial Blue | Typhoon SilverTitan GreyFiery RedTeal BlueAtlas whiteTitan Grey matte |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.1 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
