Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Celerio 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 Celerio is available at ₹469,899, while the Kia Carens Clavis EV is priced at ₹2,055,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio comes with a 998 cc unit compared to the Kia Carens Clavis EV's N/A (Electric), producing 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 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 | 12 V standard automotive battery | IP67 Lithium-Ion Battery |
| Displacement | 998 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) / AWD |
| Engine Type | Next Gen K10C Advanced Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | Petrol: 32l, CNG: 60l | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | 26 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | — |
| Power | 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 rpm | 141 bhp (Single Motor FWD) / 214 bhp (Dual Motor AWD) |
| Starter | Electric starter system | Electric |
| Torque | 91.1Nm @ 3400rpm | 255 Nm (FWD) / 350 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | 5MT/ Auto Gear Shift | 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 | 313 l | 216 Litres (all rows up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1260 – 1320 kg | 2250 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 810 – 915 kg | 1750 kg (est.) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3695 mm × ~1655 mm × ~1555 mm | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2435 mm | 2780 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt-adjustable steering | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual air conditioning | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | Stereoscopic Instrument Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch SmartPlay Studio touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Available on select trims | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front and rear power windows | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes on Higher trims | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric seats with adjustable headrests | Leatherette |
| Sound System | Integrated audio with Bluetooth, USB, AUX connectivity | Bose 8-Speaker (top) |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | Supported via SmartPlay system | — |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | Yes | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen reflector headlamps | LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes, ORVM mounted indicators on select variants | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Available on selected items | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Droplet Styled | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | ZXi+ -175/60 R 15, LXi,VXi,ZXi - 165/70 R 14 | 215/60 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy wheels on higher trims, steel wheels on base trims | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Standard ABS | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Standard EBD | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Standard ESP | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Available (especially with AMT) | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Available on higher trims | Yes - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Solid Fire RedPearl Arctic WhiteMetallic Speedy BlueMetallic Glistening GreyMetallic Silky SilverPearl Caffeine BrownPearl Bluish Black | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlImperial BlueIvory Silver MattePewter OliveGravity Grey |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.0 |
