Comparing the Kia Carens Clavis EV 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 EV is available at ₹2,055,000, while the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is priced at ₹1,972,400. On the engine front, the Kia Carens Clavis EV comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara's 1462 cc, producing 141 bhp (Single Motor FWD) / 214 bhp (Dual Motor AWD) and 75.8 @ 6000 [103.06 PS @ 6000 rpm 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) | 1462 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) / AWD | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) – AllGrip AWD (select mild-hybrid variants only) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | 1.5L K15C Mild-Hybrid Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | Mild-Hybrid: 45 litres – Strong-Hybrid: 43 litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox | 5-Speed MT – 6-Speed AT (Torque Converter) – e-CVT (Strong-Hybrid) |
| Mileage | — | 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 |
| Power | 141 bhp (Single Motor FWD) / 214 bhp (Dual Motor AWD) | 75.8 @ 6000 [103.06 PS @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 255 Nm (FWD) / 350 Nm (AWD) | 139Nm @ 4300rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual / Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 51.4 kWh / 65 kWh | 0.76 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~42 min (10-80%) / AC: 8-10 hours | Self-charging (no plug-in required) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - CCS2 DC Fast Charging (100 kW) | — |
| Range | 473 km (ARAI - 65 kWh) | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Paddle Shifter-based | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 216 Litres (all rows up) | Mild-Hybrid: 373 litres – Strong-Hybrid: 255 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1675 - 1735 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 210 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1750 kg (est.) | 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 Full Digital Cluster | Analog with MID / Fully Digital (variant-wise) |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes (Driver seat – select variants) |
| 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 | 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 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 PearlImperial BlueIvory Silver MattePewter OliveGravity Grey | Nexa BlueArctic WhiteMidnight BlackOpulent RedGrandeur GreyChestnut BrownSplendid SilverArctic White+BlackSplendid Silver+BlackOpulent Red+Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
