Comparing the Range Rover Velar Autobiography Diesel 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 Range Rover Velar Autobiography Diesel is available at a price on request, while the Kia Carens is priced at ₹1,364,000. On the engine front, the Range Rover Velar Autobiography Diesel comes with a 2996 cc unit compared to the Kia Carens's 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel), producing 300 bhp and 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 13-15 km/l for the Range Rover Velar Autobiography Diesel 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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| Battery | 12V Mild Hybrid Battery | — |
| Displacement | 2996 cc | 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | All-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 3.0L Inline 6-Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel (Ingenium, Mild Hybrid) | Smartstream G1.5 NA / G1.5 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60-65 litres | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Diesel Mild Hybrid | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Automatic | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | 13-15 km/l | 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Power | 300 bhp | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Push Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 144 Nm (NA) / 253 Nm (Turbo) / 250 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Regenerative Braking | Yes | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 650 litres | 216 Litres (all rows up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2010 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 213 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2,050 kg | 1445 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,803 mm x 1,937 mm x 1,665 mm | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2,874 mm | 2780 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Power Adjustable with Memory | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Four-zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | Digital Instrument Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes | — |
| Infotainment System | Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Navigation | 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 | Premium Windsor Leather | Leatherette (top) / Fabric |
| Sound System | Meridian Signature Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Roof | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) |
| USB Ports | Multiple USB Ports | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lights | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Front and Rear Fog Lamps | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Headlights with Adaptive Front Lighting | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | No | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 21-inch Alloy Wheels | 215/60 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Performance Tyres | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | — | Yes |
| Airbags | Multiple | 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 | Yes - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Santorini Black, Fuji White, Eiger Grey, Portofino Blue, Lantau Bronze, Hakuba Silver, Belgravia Green, Deep Satin Blue | Clear WhiteAurora Black PearlImperial Blue |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.1 |
