Let's compare Kia Carens Premium (O) Petrol vs Toyota Rumion S

Compare Kia Carens Premium (O) Petrol vs Toyota Rumion S price, specifications, mileage, features and performance to find the best car for you.

Kia Carens Premium (O) Petrol
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Kia Carens Premium (O) Petrol

Price

₹ 12.54 Lakh

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 23,156/month

Toyota Rumion S

Price

₹ 11.91 Lakh

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 21,998/month

From the above comparison, we can conclude that Toyota Rumion feels light on the pocket compared to Kia Carens by ₹62,703.

Dimensions & Seating

Body Type

Mpv

Mpv

Length

4540 mm +120

4420 mm

Width

1800 mm +65

1735 mm

Height

1708 mm +18

1690 mm

WheelBase

2780 mm +40

2740 mm

Ground Clearance

195 mm +10

185 mm

Seating Capacity

7

7

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 Liters

45 Liters

Boot Space

216 Liters +7

209 Liters

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol

Mileage (KMPL)

19.54 Km/l

20.5 Km/l +0.96

Range

875 Kms

923 Kms +48

Engine Type

Smartstream G 1.5

K15c

Powertrain Assistance

Mild Hybrid

No

Emission Standards

Bs Vi

Bs Vi

No. of Cylinders

4

4

Displacement

1497 cc +35

1462 cc

Max Power

113 bhp @ 6300 rpm +11

102 bhp @ 6000 rpm

Max Torque

144 Nm @ 4500 rpm +7.2

136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm

Transmission Type

MT

MT

Gear Box

6-Speed Manual

5-MT

Drive Type

FWD

FWD

Top Speed

174 +7

167

Steering and Suspension

Tilt Adjust

Yes

Yes

Telescopic Adjust

--

--

Turning Radius

5.5 +0.3

5.2

Front Suspension

McPherson Strut with Coil Spring

MacPherson Strut

Rear Suspension

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle With Coil Spring

Torsion Beam

Front Brakes

Disc

Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc

Drum

Safety & Security

Airbags

6

6

Seatbelt Warning

Yes

Yes

Over Speeding Warning

Yes

Yes

Anti-lock Braking System

Yes

Yes

ESP

Yes

Yes

Brake Assist

Yes

Yes

Tyre Pressure Monitor System

Yes

No

Reverse Camera

Yes

Yes

360 Camera

No

No

Hill Assist

Yes

Yes

Hill Descent Control

No

No

Child Lock

--

Yes

Isofix Child Seat Mount

Yes

Yes

Engine Immobilizer

Yes

Yes

ADAS

No

No

Comfort & Convenience

Power Windows

Front And Rear

Front And Rear

ORVM Adjustment

Manual

Electric

Request Sensors

Yes

--

Push Button Start

No

No

Cruise Control

No

No

Keyless Entry

Yes

--

Steering Mounted Control

Yes

Yes

Climate Control

--

--

Rear AC Vents

Yes

Yes

Adjustable Steering Column

Yes

Yes

Interior Features

Upholstery

Fabric

Fabric

Adjustable Front Seats

Yes

Yes

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Yes

--

Rear Armrest

Yes

Yes

Rear Cup Holders

Yes

Yes

Front Cup Holders

Yes

--

Cooled Glovebox

Yes

No

Exterior Features

Sunroof

No

No

Wheels

Steel Rims

Steel Rims

Fog Lights

No

No

Tyre Size

195 / 65 R15

185 / 65 R15

Daytime Running Lights

--

LED

Headlight Type

Halogen

Projector

Tailgate

Electric

Manual

Roof Rails

No

No

Rear Wiper

No

No

Infotainment & Telematics

Touch Screen

Yes

Yes

Screen Size

8 inch

3.5 inch

USB Port

Yes

Yes

Navigation System

No

No

Speakers

6

4

Remote App Control

No

No

Wireless Charging

No

No

Smartphone Connectivity

Yes

No

Telematics

Digital

Analogue-Digital

Connectivity & Internet

USB Port

Yes

Yes

Navigation

No

No

Smartphone Connectivity

Yes

No

Kia Carens Vs Toyota Rumion Colors
Kia Carens Aurora Black Pearl

Aurora Black Pearl

Toyota Rumion Spunky Blue

Spunky Blue

Kia Carens Aurora Black Pearl

Aurora Black Pearl

Toyota Rumion Spunky Blue

Spunky Blue

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Kia Carens Vs Toyota Rumion FAQs

Yes, the standard Kia Carens is still very much available in India. The ex-showroom price for a base petrol-manual 7-seater starts around ₹11.41 lakh, and top petrol/diesel variants go up to about ₹13.26 lakh.

The Carens offers both 7-seater and 6-seater layouts depending on the variant. Most variants come with 7 seats, but if you want captain seats in row two or more luxury/feature upgrades, some trims are 6-seaters.

ARAI figures show around 15-16.20 kmpl for the 1.5-litre petrol version in ideal conditions. Diesel trims will offer somewhat better highway mileage, depending on variant. In city driving, real numbers can be lower because of traffic & AC usage.

Using the petrol 1.5-litre version with claimed mileage ~16.2 kmpl, fuel at ₹102 per litre gives cost per km around ₹6.30-₹6.40 in optimal conditions. Diesel versions might drop that per-km cost when driven mostly on highways. Add tyres, service, insurance — can increase the total cost of ownership. (Assumption: petrol cost ₹102/L)

The Kia Carens is about 4,540 mm long, 1,800 mm wide, 1,708 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,780 mm and ground clearance ~195 mm. Boot space is ~216 litres with all 7 seats up. Because of its size, parking in tight lanes or small city spaces might be a bit of a challenge. Parallel parking, narrow apartment garages, and congested streets require care and practice. But ground clearance helps over speed breakers and bad urban patches.

1. Carens offers more premium design touches, more engine options (turbo-petrol, diesel), and higher torque in some trims; Ertiga and Rumion tend to focus on reliability and cheap running. 2. The Carens has more safety and comfort features (infotainment size, cabin quality, optional features), better second-row space. 3. Rumion and Ertiga might offer better resale value or lower maintenance costs in smaller towns due to brand strength / service networks.

Innova is more rugged, more spacious, more premium, especially in high trims. Carens gives you more value per rupee in feature content, ride comfort, and better fuel efficiency. If you don’t need the full road presence, towing, or the eventual resale of a big MPV, Carens gives you almost “MPV lifestyle” without the Innova’s price and bulk.

Carens is extremely practical for families of 5-7, especially if you often carry kids, elders, or luggage. The 7-seater configuration, decent boot, good ground clearance and wide second-row make it comfortable. If your daily drive is a mix of highways + city, and you value premium cabin feel + safety, Carens becomes an ideal pick. If you mostly drive inside narrow lanes with no parking space, you might feel its size sometimes.

Carens offers multiple engines: a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol (~115 PS, ~144 Nm), a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol (higher power & torque, paired to iMT or DCT), and a 1.5-litre diesel (~116 PS, 250 Nm torque in some trims). Transmission options include manual, iMT (clutchless manual), and automatic (DCT or torque converter in some diesel versions).

The Toyota Rumion is a 7-seater MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle), and is essentially a badge-engineered version of the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, part of the Toyota-Suzuki partnership.

The ex-showroom price for the Toyota Rumion generally starts from around ₹10.44 lakh and goes up to about ₹13.62 lakh (as of the latest updates in late 2025).

The primary differences are exterior styling changes (like a distinct front grille, new bumper), different alloy wheel design, Toyota badging, and generally a longer standard warranty package from Toyota. The features and mechanicals are largely the same.

Toyota typically offers a standard warranty of 3 years or 1,00,000 km, which is often longer than what the equivalent Maruti model offers.

It is powered by a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder K-series petrol engine (with a mild-hybrid system in some markets/variants).

A major update includes six airbags being offered as standard across all variants (dual front, side, and curtain shield airbags), along with ABS with EBD, Brake Assist (BA), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), and Hill Hold Assist (HHA).
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