Comparing the Kia Carens and the Tata Harrier 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 Harrier is priced at ₹1,289,000. On the engine front, the Kia Carens comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Tata Harrier's 1498 cc, producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 170 PS @ 5000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Carens versus 16.80 kmpl for the Tata Harrier. 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 High-Capacity Lead-Acid Battery |
| Displacement | 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | 1498 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 Hyperion Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | 50 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Diesel / Petrol |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 6-Speed Manual/Automatic |
| Mileage | 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 16.80 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 170 PS @ 5000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 144 Nm (NA) / 253 Nm (Turbo) / 250 Nm (Diesel) | 280 Nm @ 1750–3000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 216 Litres (all rows up) | 445 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2075 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1445 kg | 1655 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm | 4605 x 1922 x 1718 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2780 mm | 2741mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Electric Power Steering with Tilt and Telescopic adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with voice command integration |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | 26.03 cm (10.24-inch) High-Definition Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 36.9 cm Cinematic Infotainment Screen by Harman™ powered by Samsung Neo QLED |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | All 4 power windows with one-touch auto up/down functionality on the driver's layout |
| Push Start | Yes | Proximity Smart Key with Engine Start/Stop push-button logic |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Rear + 3rd Row | Pillar-mounted or console-mounted dedicated rear ventilation ports |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Central rear armrest carrying dual integrated cup holder mounts |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric | Premium perforated dual-tone or monochromatic leatherette upholstery layouts |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Audio (top) | 10-Speaker Premium JBL Audiophile Array |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof with integrated ambient mood light borders |
| USB Ports | Yes | Multiple high-output ports (including front 45W fast-charging Type-C outputs) along with rear Type-A and Type-C sockets |
| Voice Command | — | Multi-lingual smart voice assistant interpreting direct controls for climate, sunroof, and media operations |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Cooled smartphone wireless fast-charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Integrated rugged bumpers accented by deep wheel-arch lower body cladding |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | End-to-end connected front LED Daytime Running Lights with integrated sequential turning signals |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED Front Fog Lamps with automatic cornering illumination logic |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps with sequential welcome/goodbye animation signatures |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Electrically adjustable, auto-folding side mirrors with sleek LED indicators and puddle projection lamps |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Standard rear windscreen wiper, integrated washer jet, and defogger lines |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Sporty, aerodynamic integrated roof strips |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full-width Connected LED Tail Lamps with dynamic animation tracking |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Outboard rear seat anchors standard |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | 360-Degree High-Definition Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Front and rear parking radar sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | High-line individual real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System active display |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Clear WhiteAurora Black PearlImperial Blue | Pure GreyDaytona GreyFearless RedPristine WhiteSeaweed GreenSunlit Yellow#DARKRed #DARKNitro Crimson |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.1 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
