Comparing the Kia Carens and the MG M9 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 MG M9 is priced at ₹6,999,000. On the engine front, the Kia Carens comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the MG M9's N/A (Electric), producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 272 bhp respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
Engine & Performance |
||
| Battery | — | 90 kWh Lithium-Ion Battery |
| Displacement | 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 NA / G1.5 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | Single-Speed |
| 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) | 272 bhp |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 144 Nm (NA) / 253 Nm (Turbo) / 250 Nm (Diesel) | 380 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
||
| Battery Capacity | — | 90 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~45 min (10-80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes |
| Range | — | 450 km (est.) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
||
| Boot Space | 216 Litres (all rows up) | 250 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1445 kg | 2650 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm | 5270 mm / 2000 mm / 1840 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2780 mm | 3200 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
||
| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Tri-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 15.6-inch Touchscreen |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes - Power Sliding Doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Rear + 3rd Row | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes - Ottoman Seats |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric | Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Audio (top) | Premium 12-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
||
| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 | 245/50 R20 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 20-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
||
| 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 - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
||
| Car Image 1 |
|
|
| Car Image 2 |
|
|
| Color Options | Clear WhiteAurora Black PearlImperial Blue | Pearl Lustre WhiteMetal BlackConcrete Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.1 | 4.0 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
