Comparing the Kia Carens and the Hyundai Verna 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 Verna is priced at ₹1,098,000. On the engine front, the Kia Carens comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Hyundai Verna's 1497 cc, producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 115 PS @ 6300 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Carens versus 18.6 kmpl for the Hyundai Verna. 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 | — | 12V Standard |
| Displacement | 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | 1497 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 | 1.5L MPi Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | 45 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 6-Speed |
| Mileage | 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 18.6 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 115 PS @ 6300 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 144 Nm (NA) / 253 Nm (Turbo) / 250 Nm (Diesel) | 143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | 6-Speed Manual / IVT (CVT) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 216 Litres (all rows up) | 528 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1445 kg | — |
| Length, Width, Height | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm | 4535 mm, 1765 mm, 1475 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2780 mm | 2670 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 | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster with Color TFT MID |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | 8-way power-adjustable driver seat |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Navigation and BlueLink |
| 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 | Available with cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric | Premium Leatherette |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Audio (top) | Bose Premium 8-speaker system |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) | Electric Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Front & Rear Type-C Fast Chargers |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Full-width Horizon LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | — |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED MFR Headlamps / Horizon LED DRLs |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Electrically Adjustable & Foldable with Turn Indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger available |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Parametric Connected LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 | 185/65 R15 (Base) / 205/55 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel (Base) / Silver Alloy (Mid) / Diamond Cut or Dark Grey 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 | Available with guidelines |
| 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 | Atlas WhiteStarry NightTitan BlackClassy BlueTitan GreyTitan Grey Matte |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.1 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
