Comparing the Kia Carens Clavis EV and the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso 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 S-Presso is priced at ₹349,900. On the engine front, the Kia Carens Clavis EV comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso's 998 cc, producing 141 bhp (Single Motor FWD) / 214 bhp (Dual Motor AWD) and 49 kW @5500 rpm respectively. 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 | IP67 Lithium-Ion Battery | 12V Maintenance-Free Battery |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 998 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) / AWD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | K10C Advanced Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 27 litres (Petrol) |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed AMT |
| Mileage | — | Petrol MT – ~24.76 km/l |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 3 |
| Power | 141 bhp (Single Motor FWD) / 214 bhp (Dual Motor AWD) | 49 kW @5500 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electric Start |
| Torque | 255 Nm (FWD) / 350 Nm (AWD) | 89 Nm (Petrol) / 82 Nm (CNG) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | 5 MT/AGS |
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 | VXi+ (O) MT N/A |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 216 Litres (all rows up) | 240 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1170 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1750 kg (est.) | Petrol: 795–835 kg, CNG: 834 - 854 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm | 3,565 mm / 1,520 mm / 1,565 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2780 mm | 2,380 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Yes (Tilt) |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Manual AC |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | — |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 7-inch Touchscreen (higher variants) |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes( VXi and VXi+(O) |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front Power Windows |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | Fabric |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker (top) | 2-Speaker Audio System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| USB Ports | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | — |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | — |
| Headlight | LED Headlamps | Halogen |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | — |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Yes (Design Element) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Halogen Combination Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 | 165/70 R14 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | Dual Front Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | — |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlImperial BlueIvory Silver MattePewter OliveGravity Grey | Solid Fire RedSolid Sizzle OrangePearl Starry BlueMetallic Granite GreyMetallic Silky SilverSolid WhiteBluish Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
