Comparing the Kia Carens and the Volvo XC90 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 XC90 is priced at ₹9,499,000. On the engine front, the Kia Carens comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Volvo XC90's 1969 cc, producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 455 bhp (T8) / 303 bhp (T6) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Carens versus 12 kmpl (est.) for the Volvo XC90. 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 Battery |
| Displacement | 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | 1969 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | AWD |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 NA / G1.5 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | 2.0L T8 Recharge PHEV / T6 Petrol / B5 Diesel Mild Hybrid |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | 71 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 Automatic |
| Mileage | 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 12 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) / 303 bhp (T6) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 144 Nm (NA) / 253 Nm (Turbo) / 250 Nm (Diesel) | 709 Nm (T8) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Automatic (Geartronic 8-Speed) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 216 Litres (all rows up) | 262 Litres (3rd row up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 3250 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 222 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1445 kg | 2500 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm | 4953 mm / 1964 mm / 1776 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2780 mm | 2984 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 Driver Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Pilot Assist |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Front & 2nd Row |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 11.2-inch Portrait 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 - 2nd Row Captain Seats |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric | Nappa Leather / Wool Blend |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Audio (top) | Bowers & Wilkins 19-Speaker Platinum Edition |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) | Panoramic Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| 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 (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 | 255/50 R20 (base) / 255/45 R21 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 20-inch / 21-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 + RSC |
| 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 WhiteOnyx BlackVapour GreyDenim BlueMulberry RedBright Dusk |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.1 | 4.4 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
