Compare Kia Carens vs Hyundai Exter vs Volkswagen Taigun

Carens vs Exter vs Taigun Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	3 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested	5 Star (Global NCAP)
  Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking	Keyless	Remote	Remote

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Digital	Analogue - Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Analogue

• Telematics

  Alexa Compatibility

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display
  Voice Command Support
  Android Auto Support
  Apple Car Play Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity
  Steering Mounted Controls
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Steering Adjustment
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
  Heater
  Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
  Rear AC	Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control	-	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
  AC for Third Row
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	Drum	Drum
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control
  Differential Lock

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Fabric + Leatherette	Fabric	Fabric
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Third Row Seat	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	-	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat
  Split Rear Seat
  Third Row Seats Type
  Split Third Row Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only	Front & Rear
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Silver	Painted	Painted
  Doot Sill Plates
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Black	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Externally Adjustable	Externally Adjustable	Externally Adjustable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	-	Electric Tailgate Release

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Tail Light	Halogen	LED	LED

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	-	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	Black and Beige	-	-
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front	Front and Rear
  Cup Holders	Front, Second & Third	Front Only	Front Only
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Third Row Cup Holders
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	3	4
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000	100000
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Carens vs Exter vs Taigun Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	10.42	-	11.3
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	19.4	19.87
  Driving Range (km)	-	718	994
  Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.5	1.2 Kappa	1.0L TSI
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
  Electric Motor	-	No	-
  Turbo / SuperCharger	No	No	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	-	Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	-	-	5.05
  Suspension - Front	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut	McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar
  Suspension - Rear	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle	Twist Beam Axle
  Wheels Type	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
  Tyres Size - Front	195 / 65 R15	165 / 70 R14	205 / 60 R16
  Tyres Size - Rear	195 / 65 R15	165 / 70 R14	205 / 60 R16
  Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Space Saver

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	216	391	385
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	45	37	50
  Passenger Capacity	7	5	5
  Length (mm)	4540	3815	4221
  Width (mm)	1800	1710	1760
  Height (mm)	1708	1631	1612
  Wheelbase (mm)	2780	2450	2651
  Ground Clearance (mm)	-	185	188
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	-	1208
  No of Seating Rows	3	2	2
  No of Doors	5	5	5

Carens vs Exter vs Taigun Expert Opinion

Carens vs Exter vs Taigun News

Carens vs Exter vs Taigun Reviews

Carens vs Exter vs Taigun User Ratings

Overall Rating	2.7/5 3 Ratings 2 Reviews	4.7/5 26 Ratings 24 Reviews	5/5 1 Ratings 1 Reviews
Rating Parameters	5 Exterior	4.6 Exterior	-
	5 Interior	4.6 Interior	-
	4.5 Ride Quality	4.7 Ride Quality	-