Comparing the Kia Carens and the Volvo EC40 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 Volvo EC40 is priced at ₹5,699,000. On the engine front, the Kia Carens comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Volvo EC40's N/A (Electric), producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 402 bhp (Twin Motor AWD) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
Engine & Performance |
||
| Battery | — | 82 kWh NMC Battery |
| Displacement | 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | AWD (Twin Motor) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 NA / G1.5 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Front + Rear) |
| 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) | 402 bhp (Twin Motor AWD) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 144 Nm (NA) / 253 Nm (Turbo) / 250 Nm (Diesel) | 670 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
||
| Battery Capacity | — | 82 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~28 min (10-80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC (150 kW) |
| Range | — | 590 km - WLTP |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes - One-Pedal Drive |
Dimensions & Weight |
||
| Boot Space | 216 Litres (all rows up) | 452 Litres + 31 L frunk |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2680 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 154 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1445 kg | 2185 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm | 4440 mm / 1873 mm / 1596 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2780 mm | 2702 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
||
| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | 12.3-inch Digital Driver Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Pilot Assist |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 9-inch Central Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Rear + 3rd Row | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric | Leather / Microfibre Blend |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Audio (top) | Harman Kardon Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C |
| 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 Headlamps (Thor's Hammer) |
| 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 | 235/45 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 - DSTC |
| 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 |
|
|
| Car Image 3 | — |
|
| Color Options | Clear WhiteAurora Black PearlImperial Blue | Crystal WhiteSand DuneOnyx BlackVapour GreyDenim Blue |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.1 | 4.3 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
