Comparing the Kia Carens Clavis and the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Kia Carens Clavis is available at ₹1,398,000, while the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is priced at ₹965,000. On the engine front, the Kia Carens Clavis comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz's 1462 cc, producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 103 bhp @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Carens Clavis versus Manual: approx. 20.65 km/l Automatic: approx. 20.04 km/l for the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Battery | — | 12V |
| Displacement | 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | 1462 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 K15 Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | 43 litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 5-Speed Manual / 4-Speed Automatic |
| Mileage | 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | Manual: approx. 20.65 km/l Automatic: approx. 20.04 km/l |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 103 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Silent Start with Idle Start-Stop |
| Torque | 144 Nm (NA) / 253 Nm (Turbo) / 250 Nm (Diesel) | 138 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT | Manual & Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 216 Litres | 510 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1580 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1445 kg | 1130–1165 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm | 4490 mm / 1730 mm / 1485 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2780 mm | 2650 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt Adjustable |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | Analog with Multi-Information Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 7-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | Premium Fabric |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker (top) | Arkamys Tuned Audio System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger Only (No Wiper) |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 | 185/65 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | Dual Front Airbags |
| 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 | — |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GrayIvory Silver GlossImperial BluePewter Olive | NEXA Blue (Celestial)Grandeur GreySplendid SilverPearl Metallic Dignity BrownBluish BlackOpulent RedPearl Arctic WhiteOpulent Red And Bluish BlackGrandeur Grey And Bluish BlackPearl Metallic Dignity Brown And Bluish |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.2 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
