Comparing the MG Astor 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 MG Astor is available at ₹1,101,000, while the Kia Carens is priced at ₹1,364,000. On the engine front, the MG Astor comes with a 1490 cc (NA) / 1349 cc (Turbo) unit compared to the Kia Carens's 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel), producing 108 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 140 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Turbo) and 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.3 kmpl (Turbo DCT) / 17.19 kmpl (NA CVT) - ARAI for the MG Astor 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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Engine & Performance |
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| Displacement | 1490 cc (NA) / 1349 cc (Turbo) | 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.5L NA Petrol / 1.3L Turbo Petrol | Smartstream G1.5 NA / G1.5 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 Litres | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT (NA) / CVT (NA AT) / 6-Speed DCT (Turbo) | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | 15.3 kmpl (Turbo DCT) / 17.19 kmpl (NA CVT) - ARAI | 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 (NA) / 4 (Turbo) | 4 |
| Power | 108 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 140 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Turbo) | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 143 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 220 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm (Turbo) | 144 Nm (NA) / 253 Nm (Turbo) / 250 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / CVT | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 443 Litres | 216 Litres (all rows up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2010 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 183 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1250 kg | 1445 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4323 mm / 1809 mm / 1648 mm | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2585 mm | 2780 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 10.1-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes - Rear + 3rd Row |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric | Leatherette (top) / Fabric |
| Sound System | Infinity 6-Speaker System | Bose 8-Speaker Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (top) | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes - Hey MG | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 | 215/60 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy 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° | Yes - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Starry BlackStarburst WhiteAurora SilverGlazy RedCandy White | Clear WhiteAurora Black PearlImperial Blue |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.8 | 4.1 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
