Kia Carens vs Maruti Ertiga – Which is the Best MPV?

Maruti Suzuki introduced the updated Ertiga in India. Starting at Rs. 8.35 lakh, ex-showroom, the new 2022 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Facelift is priced. This people mover is an exact competitor of the Kia Carens. Here is a comparison of the new 2022 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and Kia Carens based on specifications.

Kia Carens vs Maruti Ertiga – DIMENSIONS

These measurements demonstrate that the Kia Carens is larger than the Ertiga in all three dimensions. Additionally, the Kia three-row vehicle has a longer wheelbase, a feature that typically results in extra room for passengers’ legs. Now, since Kia hasn’t disclosed the Carens’ boot size, we can’t determine if it is larger than the 209-liters of boot space available in the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga with all three rows up.

Kia Carens vs Maruti Ertiga – EXTERIOR

External displays for kia cars Body-coloured front bumper, Digital Radiator Grille (decorated in Chrome), and Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grill (with Chrome Surround Accents), Body Coloured Rear Bumper, Two Tone Side Door Garnish, Rear Skid Plate, Wheel Arch and Side Moldings, Rear Bumper Garnish, Chrome Beltline, Rear Bumper with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Outside door handles made of chrome, Rear Spoiler Integrated, Hi-Gloss Black Side Cover Crown Jewel LED headlamps, a skylight

Ertiga has body-coloured ORVMs, a new back door garnish with a chrome insert, dynamic chrome winged front grille, floating type roof design in the rear, machined two-tone alloy wheels, and 3D origami style LED tail lamps.

Kia Carens vs Maruti Ertiga – FEATURES

With features like a 10.25-inch touchscreen, fully digital instrument cluster, automatic air conditioning, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, front ventilated seats, a sunroof, multiple driving modes (Sport, Eco, Normal), Bose sound system, electric double folding second-row seats, driver-seat height adjustment, cruise control, and ambient lighting, the Carens clearly has the advantage in this area. The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, in contrast, has features like a seven-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a semi-digital instrument cluster, push-button start/stop, keyless entry, automatic air conditioning, idle stop-start, steering-mounted controls, and dedicated AC vents for three rows.

Kia Carens vs Maruti Ertiga – ENGINE

Both a 1.5-liter normally aspirated and a 1.4-liter turbocharged petrol engine are available for the Kia Carens. The 1.5-liter gasoline engine can produce 113 horsepower and 144 Nm when paired with a six-speed manual transmission. The 1.4-liter turbocharged petrol engine produces 138 horsepower and 242 pound-feet of torque. It is available with either a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) with paddle shifters. The 1.5-liter diesel engine in the Kia Carens produces 113 horsepower and 250 Nm as an option.

In contrast, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga has a 1.5-liter petrol engine with a Smart Hybrid system that produces 103 horsepower and 138 Nm of maximum torque. Both a six-speed manual and a four-speed automatic transmission are available with this engine. It’s interesting to note that the Ertiga has a bi-fuel CNG option. On the other hand, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga no longer offers a diesel engine option.

Kia Carens vs Maruti Ertiga – PRICING 

In terms of pricing the base and top model of ertiga is cheaper than carens due to lack of features and power.