Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the Kia Carens Clavis EV side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno is available at ₹598,998, while the Kia Carens Clavis EV is priced at ₹2,055,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Kia Carens Clavis EV's N/A (Electric), producing 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm and 141 bhp (Single Motor FWD) / 214 bhp (Dual Motor AWD) 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 | 12V | IP67 Lithium-Ion Battery |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) / AWD |
| Engine Type | 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 litres (Petrol), 55 litres (CNG water equivalent) | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Petrol + CNG | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed AMT | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | Petrol MT – ~22.35 km/l • Petrol AMT – ~22.94 km/l • CNG – ~30.61 km/kg | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 141 bhp (Single Motor FWD) / 214 bhp (Dual Motor AWD) |
| Starter | Self Start | Electric |
| Torque | 113 Nm @ 4400 rpm | 255 Nm (FWD) / 350 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | Manual & Automatic | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
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 | 318 litres | 216 Litres (all rows up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2250 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 955–1020 kg | 1750 kg (est.) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3990 mm / 1745 mm / 1500 mm | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | Digital-Analogue Cluster with MID | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Leatherette |
| Sound System | 4-Speaker + 2-Tweeter Setup | Bose 8-Speaker (top) |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | LED (Front) | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/55 R16 | 215/60 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 (Standard) | 6 Airbags |
| 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 | 360-Degree Camera | Yes - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Nexa BlueArctic WhiteSplendid SilverOpulent RedLuxe BeigeGrandeur GreyBluish Black | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlImperial BlueIvory Silver MattePewter OliveGravity Grey |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.0 |
