Comparing the Kia Carens and the Hyundai i20 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 i20 is priced at ₹704,000. On the engine front, the Kia Carens comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Hyundai i20's 1197 cc, producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 83 PS @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Carens versus 16 kmpl for the Hyundai i20. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Battery | — | 12V Standard |
| 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 with Dual VTVT |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | 37 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol |
| 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 | 16 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 144 Nm (NA) / 253 Nm (Turbo) / 250 Nm (Diesel) | 114.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | 5-Speed Manual / IVT (CVT) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 216 Litres (all rows up) | 311 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1445 kg | 915 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm | 3995 mm, 1775 mm, 1505 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2780 mm | 2580 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic Adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | Digital Instrument Cluster with Multi-Information Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 8-inch or 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Navigation |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Rear + 3rd Row | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric | Fabric / Semi-Leatherette |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Audio (top) | Bose Premium 7-speaker system |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) | Electric Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Front Type-C Fast Charger + Rear USB Port |
| Voice Command | — | Available via Bluelink |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Available with Cooling Pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | — |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED MFR Headlamps / Halogen |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Electrically Adjustable & Foldable with Turn Indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Z-shaped LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 | 185/65 R15 (Mid) / 195/55 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel (Base) / Hub Wheel (Mid) / Diamond Cut Alloy (Top) |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | 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 |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Highline |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Clear WhiteAurora Black PearlImperial Blue | Amazon GreyFiery RedStarry NightAtlas WhiteTitan GreyTitan Grey Matte |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.1 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
