Comparing the Kia Carens and the Mahindra Thar LX Diesel 4WD HT Automatic 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 Mahindra Thar LX Diesel 4WD HT Automatic is priced at a price on request. 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) | — |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | — |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 NA / G1.5 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | — |
| 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 | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | — |
| Starter | Push Button Start | — |
| Torque | 144 Nm (NA) / 253 Nm (Turbo) / 250 Nm (Diesel) | — |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 216 Litres (all rows up) | — |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | — |
| Kerb Weight | 1445 kg | — |
| Length, Width, Height | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm | — |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | — |
| Wheelbase | 2780 mm | — |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | — |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | — |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | — |
| Cruise Control | Yes | — |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | — |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | — |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Rear + 3rd Row | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric | — |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Audio (top) | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) | — |
| USB Ports | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | — |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | — |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | — |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | — |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | — |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | — |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 | — |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | — |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | — |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | — |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | — |
| Brake Assist | Yes | — |
| EBD | Yes | — |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | — |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | — |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | — |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Clear WhiteAurora Black PearlImperial Blue | — |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.1 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
