Comparing the Kia Carens and the Tata Altroz 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 Tata Altroz is priced at ₹689,000. On the engine front, the Kia Carens comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Tata Altroz's 1199 cc, producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 86 PS @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Carens versus 18 – 19 kmpl for the Tata Altroz. 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 |
| Displacement | 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | 1199 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | FWD |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 NA / G1.5 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | 1.2L Revotron Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | 37 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed DCA |
| Mileage | 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 18 – 19 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 86 PS @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 144 Nm (NA) / 253 Nm (Turbo) / 250 Nm (Diesel) | 113 Nm @ 3300 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Manual / DCA |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 216 Litres (all rows up) | 345 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1445 kg | 1036–1150 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm | 3990 mm × 1755 mm × 1523 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2780 mm | 2501 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Manual / Fully Automatic |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | Semi-Digital |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | No |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 7-inch Touchscreen by Harman |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Rear + 3rd Row | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric | Fabric / Premium Leatherette |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Audio (top) | 4 to 8 Speakers |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) | Yes |
| USB Ports | Yes | Front + Rear |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Halogen Projector / LED |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Electrically Adjustable / Foldable |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 | 165/80 R14, 185/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel / Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 2 Standard, up to 6 |
| 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 | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Clear WhiteAurora Black PearlImperial Blue | Arcade Grey, Avenue White, Downtown Red, Opera Blue, Harbour Blue, High Street Gold, Cosmo Dark |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.1 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
