Comparing the Kia Carens and the Volvo XC60 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 XC60 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 Volvo XC60's 1969 cc, producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 455 bhp (T8 PHEV) / 250 bhp (B5) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Carens versus 14.5 kmpl (est.) for the Volvo XC60. 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 | — | 18.8 kWh PHEV Lithium-Ion Battery |
| Displacement | 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | 1969 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | AWD (T8) / FWD (B5) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 NA / G1.5 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | 2.0L T8 Recharge PHEV / B5 Petrol Mild Hybrid / B4 Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | 60 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol PHEV / Mild Hybrid Diesel |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 8-Speed Geartronic Automatic |
| Mileage | 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 14.5 kmpl (est.) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 455 bhp (T8 PHEV) / 250 bhp (B5) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 144 Nm (NA) / 253 Nm (Turbo) / 250 Nm (Diesel) | 709 Nm (T8) / 350 Nm (B5) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Automatic (Geartronic 8-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 18.8 kWh (PHEV) |
| Charging Time | — | AC: ~3 hours (7.4 kW PHEV) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Not Available (AC Only PHEV) |
| Range | — | 60 km EV range (PHEV) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 216 Litres (all rows up) | 529 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 211 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1445 kg | 2010 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm | 4688 mm / 1902 mm / 1658 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2780 mm | 2865 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Pilot Assist ADAS |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 11.2-inch Vertical Portrait Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Keyless Entry |
| 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 | Nappa Leather / Microfibre |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Audio (top) | Bowers & Wilkins 15-Speaker / Harman Kardon 10-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-A & USB-C |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED Headlamps with Active High Beam (Thor's Hammer) |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Auto Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 | 235/55 R19 (base) / 235/50 R20 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 19-inch / 20-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 8 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° Camera |
| 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 | Crystal White PearlOnyx BlackVapour GreyDenim BlueMulberry RedForest LakeBright Dusk |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.1 | 4.4 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
