Comparing the Kia Carens Clavis and the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Grand Vitara is priced at ₹1,972,400. On the engine front, the Kia Carens Clavis comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara's 1462 cc, producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 75.8 @ 6000 [103.06 PS @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Carens Clavis versus Mild-Hybrid MT: up to 21.11 km/l – Mild-Hybrid AT: up to 20.58 km/l – Strong-Hybrid: up to 27.97 km/l for the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. 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 |
| Displacement | 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | 1462 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) – AllGrip AWD (select mild-hybrid variants only) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 NA / G1.5 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | 1.5L K15C Mild-Hybrid Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | Mild-Hybrid: 45 litres – Strong-Hybrid: 43 litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 5-Speed MT – 6-Speed AT (Torque Converter) – e-CVT (Strong-Hybrid) |
| Mileage | 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | Mild-Hybrid MT: up to 21.11 km/l – Mild-Hybrid AT: up to 20.58 km/l – Strong-Hybrid: up to 27.97 km/l |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 75.8 @ 6000 [103.06 PS @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 144 Nm (NA) / 253 Nm (Turbo) / 250 Nm (Diesel) | 139Nm @ 4300rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT | Manual / Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 0.76 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | Self-charging (no plug-in required) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 216 Litres | Mild-Hybrid: 373 litres – Strong-Hybrid: 255 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1675 - 1735 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 210 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1445 kg | 1180 – 1280 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm | Length: 4345 mm • Width: 1795 mm • Height: 1645 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2780 mm | 2600 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 | Automatic |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | Analog with MID / Fully Digital (variant-wise) |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes (Driver seat – select variants) |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen |
| 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 | Fabric / Premium Fabric / Leatherette |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker (top) | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic (select variants) |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED Projector |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 | 215/60 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel / Alloy (variant-wise) |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 |
| 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 | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GrayIvory Silver GlossImperial BluePewter Olive | Nexa BlueArctic WhiteMidnight BlackOpulent RedGrandeur GreyChestnut BrownSplendid SilverArctic White+BlackSplendid Silver+BlackOpulent Red+Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.2 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
