Let's compare Maruti Ertiga LXI (O) vs Kia Carens Premium (O) Petrol

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

Maruti Ertiga LXI (O)
Maruti Ertiga
Kia Carens Premium (O) Petrol
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Here is a detailed comparison of price:

Maruti Ertiga LXI (O)

Price

₹ 9.76 Lakh

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 18,028/month

Kia Carens Premium (O) Petrol

Price

₹ 12.54 Lakh

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 23,156/month

From the above comparison, we can conclude that Maruti Ertiga feels light on the pocket compared to Kia Carens by ₹2,77,671.

Dimensions & Seating

Body Type

Mpv

Mpv

Length

4395 mm

4540 mm +145

Width

1735 mm

1800 mm +65

Height

1690 mm

1708 mm +18

WheelBase

2740 mm

2780 mm +40

Ground Clearance

185 mm

195 mm +10

Seating Capacity

7

7

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 Liters

45 Liters

Boot Space

209 Liters

216 Liters +7

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol

Mileage (KMPL)

20.51 Km/l +0.97

19.54 Km/l

Range

923 Kms +48

875 Kms

Engine Type

K15 Smart Hybrid

Smartstream G 1.5

Powertrain Assistance

Mild Hybrid

Mild Hybrid

Emission Standards

Bs Vi

Bs Vi

No. of Cylinders

4

4

Displacement

1462 cc

1497 cc +35

Max Power

103 bhp @ 6000 rpm

113 bhp @ 6300 rpm +10

Max Torque

138 Nm @ 4400 rpm

144 Nm @ 4500 rpm +6

Transmission Type

MT

MT

Gear Box

5-MT

6-Speed Manual

Drive Type

FWD

FWD

Top Speed

190 +16

174

Steering and Suspension

Tilt Adjust

Yes

Yes

Telescopic Adjust

--

--

Turning Radius

5.2

5.5 +0.3

Front Suspension

McPherson Strut

McPherson Strut with Coil Spring

Rear Suspension

Torsion Beam

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle With Coil Spring

Front Brakes

Disc

Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum

Disc

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

Yes

Reverse Camera

No

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

Manual

Request Sensors

--

Yes

Push Button Start

No

No

Cruise Control

No

No

Keyless Entry

--

Yes

Steering Mounted Control

--

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

No

Yes

Rear Cup Holders

--

Yes

Front Cup Holders

Yes

Yes

Cooled Glovebox

No

Yes

Exterior Features

Sunroof

No

No

Wheels

Steel Rims

Steel Rims

Fog Lights

No

No

Tyre Size

185 / 65 R15

195 / 65 R15

Daytime Running Lights

--

--

Headlight Type

Projector

Halogen

Tailgate

Manual

Electric

Roof Rails

No

No

Rear Wiper

No

No

Infotainment & Telematics

Touch Screen

--

Yes

Screen Size

7 inch

8 inch

USB Port

Yes

Yes

Navigation System

No

No

Speakers

--

6

Remote App Control

No

No

Wireless Charging

No

No

Smartphone Connectivity

No

Yes

Telematics

Analogue-Digital

Digital

Connectivity & Internet

USB Port

Yes

Yes

Navigation

No

No

Smartphone Connectivity

No

Yes

Maruti Ertiga Vs Kia Carens Colors
Maruti Ertiga Pearl Metallic Oxford Blue

Pearl Metallic Oxford Blue

Kia Carens Aurora Black Pearl

Aurora Black Pearl

Maruti Ertiga Pearl Metallic Oxford Blue

Pearl Metallic Oxford Blue

Kia Carens Aurora Black Pearl

Aurora Black Pearl

Maruti Ertiga Vs Kia Carens Expert Opinions
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Maruti Ertiga Vs Kia Carens FAQs

The base LXi variant of the Ertiga starts at about ₹9.11 lakh (ex-showroom), while the top-end ZXi+ variant goes up to roughly ₹13.40 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Ertiga and the Rumion are very similar mechanically and in features, because Rumion is essentially a rebadged/modified version of the Ertiga with some styling tweaks (a different grille, bumper, badge, wheel design) and slightly different interior themes (Rumion gets grey interior shade, Ertiga offers dual-tone beige/black etc.). Rumion usually sells for about ₹50,000 to ₹61,000 more than the equivalent Ertiga variant. Feature-by-feature, they share the 1.5-litre petrol engine (103 PS / 137 Nm), gearbox options (manual or automatic), CNG version in both, safety features like ESC, four airbags on higher trims etc.

Ertiga matters because it’s one of the few 7-seater MPVs in its price band that balances space, comfort, and fuel efficiency. For families in Tier-3 cities who need to carry more people (parents, kids, relatives), sometimes luggage, school run, but don’t want a huge SUV, Ertiga offers a no-nonsense solution. The relatively low maintenance cost, wide Maruti service network, and decent mileage (especially with CNG) make it very practical. Also, in recent months Ertiga sales have shot up (in August 2025 it even took the #1 spot among all cars with ~18,445 units sold) which shows how much people trust it.

Ertiga petrol manual returns around 19 kmpl in ARAI claims, similar for petrol automatic. The petrol+CNG version gives ~ 26.2 km/kg under CNG mode.

It uses a 1.5-litre petrol engine (approx 103 PS / 137 Nm) in petrol mode, and in CNG mode output drops (~88 PS / 121.5 Nm). Buyers can choose between a manual gearbox or an automatic (torque converter) in petrol variants; CNG is manual only.

Ertiga is a true MPV with 7 seats. Boot space with all 3 rows up is modest (~209 litres), but when 3rd row folded it opens up (~550 litres), and with 2nd + 3rd folded even more (~803 litres). Length is around 4,395 mm or more depending on version. The car has enough ground clearance, practical cabin height, sliding doors, decent space in 2nd row, and third row usable for kids or shorter journeys.

A buyer who needs 7 seats regularly or occasionally (kids, family, carpool), drives in small or mid-sized towns, cares about cost of running (petrol/CNG), wants a reliable MPV with good resale, and values comfort over rugged SUV looks. If you don’t need 7 seats often, smaller MPVs or SUVs might make more sense.

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).
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