Comparing the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso 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 S-Presso is available at ₹349,900, while the Kia Carens Clavis EV is priced at ₹2,055,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso comes with a 998 cc unit compared to the Kia Carens Clavis EV's N/A (Electric), producing 49 kW @5500 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 Maintenance-Free Battery | IP67 Lithium-Ion Battery |
| Displacement | 998 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) / AWD |
| Engine Type | K10C Advanced Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 litres (Petrol) | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed AMT | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | Petrol MT – ~24.76 km/l | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | — |
| Power | 49 kW @5500 rpm | 141 bhp (Single Motor FWD) / 214 bhp (Dual Motor AWD) |
| Starter | Electric Start | Electric |
| Torque | 89 Nm (Petrol) / 82 Nm (CNG) | 255 Nm (FWD) / 350 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | 5 MT/AGS | 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 | VXi+ (O) MT N/A | Yes - Paddle Shifter-based |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 240 l | 216 Litres (all rows up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2250 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | Petrol: 795–835 kg, CNG: 834 - 854 kg | 1750 kg (est.) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3,565 mm / 1,520 mm / 1,565 mm | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2,380 mm | 2780 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Yes (Tilt) | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch Touchscreen (higher variants) | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes( VXi and VXi+(O) | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front Power Windows | Yes |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Leatherette |
| Sound System | 2-Speaker Audio System | Bose 8-Speaker (top) |
| 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 | Halogen | LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | — | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes (Design Element) | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Halogen Combination Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 165/70 R14 | 215/60 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual Front Airbags | 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 |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Solid Fire RedSolid Sizzle OrangePearl Starry BlueMetallic Granite GreyMetallic Silky SilverSolid WhiteBluish Black | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlImperial BlueIvory Silver MattePewter OliveGravity Grey |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.0 |
