Comparing the Kia Carens Clavis EV and the Maruti Suzuki Fronx side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Kia Carens Clavis EV is available at ₹2,055,000, while the Maruti Suzuki Fronx is priced at ₹684,998. On the engine front, the Kia Carens Clavis EV comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Fronx's 1197 cc (1.2L), producing 141 bhp (Single Motor FWD) / 214 bhp (Dual Motor AWD) and 73.6 kW@5500rpm respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Battery | IP67 Lithium-Ion Battery | 12V |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1197 cc (1.2L) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) / AWD | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | 1.2 L K-Series (Petrol) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 37 litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Petrol+CNG |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox | 5-Speed MT, 5-Speed AMT, 6-Speed AT |
| Mileage | — | Petrol MT: up to 21.79 km/l Petrol AT: up to 22.89 km/l CNG: up to 28.51 km/kg |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 (1.2L) / 3 (1.0L Turbo) |
| Power | 141 bhp (Single Motor FWD) / 214 bhp (Dual Motor AWD) | 73.6 kW@5500rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 255 Nm (FWD) / 350 Nm (AWD) | 147.6@2000 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual / Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 51.4 kWh / 65 kWh | — |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~42 min (10-80%) / AC: 8-10 hours | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - CCS2 DC Fast Charging (100 kW) | — |
| Range | 473 km (ARAI - 65 kWh) | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Paddle Shifter-based | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 216 Litres (all rows up) | 308 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1480 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1750 kg (est.) | 965–1060 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm | Length: 3995 mm • Width: 1765 mm • Height: 1550 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Automatic |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | Analog with MID / Digital (variant-wise) |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen 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 | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes (select variants) |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | Fabric / Premium Fabric / Leatherette (variant-wise) |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker (top) | 6-speaker premium audio |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| USB Ports | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED (higher variants) |
| Headlight | LED 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 | 195/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel / Alloy |
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 |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlImperial BlueIvory Silver MattePewter OliveGravity Grey | Nexa BlueOpulent RedArctic WhiteEarthen BrownSplendid SilverGrandeur GreyBluish BlackEarthen Brown with Bluish Black RoofSplendid Silver with Bluish Black RoofOpulent Red + Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
