Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Swift 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 Swift is available at ₹578,900, while the Kia Carens is priced at ₹1,364,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Swift comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Kia Carens's 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel), producing 82 PS @ 5700 rpm and 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at Up to 22.56 km/l (MT), up to 22.38 km/l (AMT) for the Maruti Suzuki Swift 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 Maintenance-Free Battery | — |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Z12E with ISS | Smartstream G1.5 NA / G1.5 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 Petrol CNG: 55 (Water Filling Capacity) | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol with CNG | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-speed MT / 5-speed AMT | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | Up to 22.56 km/l (MT), up to 22.38 km/l (AMT) | 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 82 PS @ 5700 rpm | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Electric Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 112 Nm @ 4400 rpm | 144 Nm (NA) / 253 Nm (Turbo) / 250 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Manual/ Automatic | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 265 l | 216 Litres (all rows up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1355 - 1425 kg | 2010 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 163 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 920 - 990 kg | 1445 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | Length 3860 mm Width1735 mm Height 1520 mm | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Steering | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | Analog Speedometer with Multi-Information Digital Display | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch Touchscreen SmartPlay Studio | 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 (select variants) | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes - Rear + 3rd Row |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Leatherette (top) / Fabric |
| Sound System | 4-Speaker Audio System | Bose 8-Speaker Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs (select variants) | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Front Fog Lamps (select variants) | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen Projector | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes (higher variants) | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Combination Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 165/80 R14 (lower variants), 185/65 R15 (higher variants) | 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 | Dual Front Airbags (Standard) | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes (AMT variants) | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes (select variants) | Yes - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
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| Color Options | Sizzling RedLuster BlueMagma GreyNovel OrangeSplendid SilverPearl Arctic WhiteBluish BlackPearl Arctic White with Bluish BlackLuster Blue with Bluish BlackSizzling Red with Bluish Black | Clear WhiteAurora Black PearlImperial Blue |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.1 |
