Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Eeco 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 Eeco is available at ₹520,900, while the Kia Carens is priced at ₹1,364,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Eeco comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Kia Carens's 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel), producing 52.7 kW @ 6000 rpm and 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.71 km/l CNG: ~26.78 km/kg for the Maruti Suzuki Eeco 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 | 12V lead-acid battery | — |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | K12N | Smartstream G1.5 NA / G1.5 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | Petrol: 32 litres CNG: 65 litres | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Petrol + CNG | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | 19.71 km/l CNG: ~26.78 km/kg | 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 52.7 kW @ 6000 rpm | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Electric start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 105.5/3000 | 144 Nm (NA) / 253 Nm (Turbo) / 250 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 275 l | 216 Litres (all rows up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1,510–1,540 kg | 2010 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 940–1,085 kg | 1445 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3,675 mm / 1,475 mm / 1,825 mm | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 - 6( Higher Variant) | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mm | 2780 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | No | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual air conditioning (select variants) | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | Analog instrument cluster with digital MID | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes |
| Infotainment System | Basic audio system (select variants) | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | — | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front only (select variants) | Yes |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes - Rear + 3rd Row |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Leatherette (top) / Fabric |
| Sound System | 2 speakers | Bose 8-Speaker Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | No | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes (passenger variants) | Yes |
| DRLs | — | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | — | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | — | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Halogen | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 155 R13 | 215/60 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel wheels | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 airbags | 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 | — | Yes - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
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| Color Options | Bluish BlackMetallic Glistening GreySolid WhiteMetallic Brisk BlueMetallic Silky Silver | Clear WhiteAurora Black PearlImperial Blue |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.1 |
