Compare Kia Carens vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga vs Mahindra Thar

Carens vs Ertiga vs Thar Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	3 Star (Global NCAP)	1 Star (Global NCAP)	4 Star (Global NCAP)
  Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
  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	With Key	Remote

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Analogue - 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
  Parking Assist
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Analogue

• Telematics

  Alexa Compatibility

• Music and Infotainment

  Android Auto Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
  USB / Pen-Drive Support

• Comfort & Convenience

  Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
  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	-	-
  AC for Third Row	Vents on Roof	-	-
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats

• 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

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Fabric + Leatherette	Fabric	Vinyl
  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, headrest 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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, 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)	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	Full	Full	Full
  Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	60:40 split	50:50 split
  Third Row Seats Type
  Split Third Row Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
  Window Control: One Touch -Down
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black	Black
  Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome	Black
  Doot Sill Plates
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Black	Black
  Adjustable ORVM	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Key	Internal

• Head & Tail Lights

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

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone
  Interior Colour(s)	Black and Beige	Splendid Silver and Dignity Brown	Black
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Centre
  Cup Holders	Front, Second & Third	Front Only	Front Only
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door
  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	2	3
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	40000	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)

Carens vs Ertiga vs Thar Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel
  Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	10.42	-	14.3
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	20.51	-
  Driving Range (km)	-	923	-
  Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.5	K15C Smart Hybrid	D117 CRDe
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	102 bhp @ 6000 rpm	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
  Battery	-	Lithium Ion	-
  Turbo / SuperCharger	No	No	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	RWD
  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 (Hydraulic)
  Minimum Turning Radius	-	5.2	-
  Suspension - Front	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Mac Pherson Strut & Coil Spring	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
  Suspension - Rear	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam & Coil Spring	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
  Wheels Type	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
  Tyres Size - Front	195 / 65 R15	185 / 65 R15	245 / 75 R16
  Tyres Size - Rear	195 / 65 R15	185 / 65 R15	245 / 75 R16
  Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	216	-	-
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	45	45	45
  Passenger Capacity	7	7	4
  Length (mm)	4540	4395	3985
  Width (mm)	1800	1735	1820
  Height (mm)	1708	1690	1850
  Wheelbase (mm)	2780	2740	2450
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	1150	-
  No of Seating Rows	3	3	2
  No of Doors	5	5	3

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Carens vs Ertiga vs Thar User Ratings

Overall Rating	2.7/5 3 Ratings 2 Reviews	4.6/5 20 Ratings 19 Reviews	4.2/5 37 Ratings 30 Reviews
Rating Parameters	5 Exterior	4.6 Exterior	4.4 Exterior
	5 Interior	4.5 Interior	4.2 Interior
	4.5 Ride Quality	4.6 Ride Quality	4.2 Ride Quality