Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and the Kia Carens side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is available at ₹369,899, while the Kia Carens is priced at ₹1,364,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 comes with a 998 cc unit compared to the Kia Carens's 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel), producing 50.4 kW@5600 rpm and 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 24.90 kmpl for the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 versus 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Carens. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Battery | Standard 12V car battery | — |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Front‑Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | K-Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine | Smartstream G1.5 NA / G1.5 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 litres | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5‑speed | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | 24.90 kmpl | 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Power | 50.4 kW@5600 rpm | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 91 Nm @ 3500 rpm | 144 Nm (NA) / 253 Nm (Turbo) / 250 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | 5‑speed Manual / 5‑speed AMT | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 214 l | 216 Litres (all rows up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2010 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 740–757 kg | 1445 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3530 mm × ~1490 mm × ~1520 mm | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2380 mm | 2780 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Collapsible/adjustable steering column | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual air conditioning | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | Semi‑digital | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes |
| Infotainment System | Available touchscreen (7″ SmartPlay Studio on higher trims) | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Manual adjustable ORVMs | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front power windows on most trims | Yes |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes - Rear + 3rd Row |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric seats | Leatherette (top) / Fabric |
| Sound System | 2‑4 speaker audio (varies by trim) | Bose 8-Speaker Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes (painted bumpers on most trims) | Yes |
| DRLs | — | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | — | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | — | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Standard halogen combination lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 145/80 R13 | 215/60 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 airbags standard | 6 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 |
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| Color Options | Solid WhiteMetallic Silky SilverMetallic Granite GreyMetallic Speedy BlueMetallic Sizzling RedPremium Earth GoldPearl Bluish Black | Clear WhiteAurora Black PearlImperial Blue |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.1 |
