Kia Carens vs Tata Nexon

Kia Carens Price starts at Rs. 10.51 Lakh which is Rs. 2.51 Lakh costlier than base model of Tata Nexon priced at Rs. 7.99 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Carens (Diesel Model) is 21 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Tata Nexon (Diesel Model) is 24.08 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Carens (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Tata Nexon (Top Model) is powered by 1497 cc engine.

Carens vs Nexon

Key Highlights Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STRNexon Fearless Plus S Dark Diesel AMT
Engine Type CRDi VGT 1.5L Turbocharged Revotorq
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 113.31bhp@3750rpm
Mileage (ARAI) ... 24.08 Kmpl
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Basic Info Kia Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STRTata Nexon Fearless Plus S Dark Diesel AMTRenault Kiger RXE
Rating
133 reviews
169 reviews
173 reviews
Brand Name Kia Tata Renault
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 19.93 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 15.49 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 5.99 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 1497 cc 999 cc
Body Type MUV SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 113.31bhp@3750rpm 71bhp@6250rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed AMT 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Carens Colors
Tata Nexon Colors
Renault Kiger Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) ... 24.08 Kmpl 19.17 Kmpl
Tyre Size 205/65 R16 215/60 R16 195/60
Boot Space ... 382 Liters 405 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes No
Cruise Control Yes Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 38,571 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 29,984 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,607 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost
Rs. 16,837 / 5 years
... ...
Insurance Rs. 86,136 Carens Insurance Rs. 69,799 Nexon Insurance Rs. 28,927 Kiger Insurance
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Engine Type
CRDi VGT
1.5L Turbocharged Revotorq
1.0L Energy
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1497 cc
999 cc
Max Power
114.41bhp@4000rpm
113.31bhp@3750rpm
71bhp@6250rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
260Nm@1500-2750rpm
96Nm@3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed AMT
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
...
MPFi
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
NORMAL|ECO|SPORT
...
...
Mild Hybrid
...
...

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
44 Liters
40 Liters
Top Speed
174 Km/h
180 Km/h
...
Mileage (ARAI)
...
24.08 Kmpl
19.17 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
...
...
15 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
16 kmpl
...
17 kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
...
5.1 m
...
Tyre Size
205/65 R16
215/60 R16
195/60
Wheel Size
N/A
...
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
...
Ventilated Seats
...
Additional Interior Features
D-Cut Steering Wheel with Carens Logo, New Distinct Black High Gloss Dashboard with Spatial Print, Xclusive Two Tone Black and splendid Sage Green Interiors, Premium Head Lining, Inside Door Handle Hyper Silver Metallic Paint, Luggage Board, Leatherette Wrapped Door Trims, Rear Doors Spot Lamp with Kia Logo Projectio
2 Spoke Steering Wheel with Illuminated Logo
Muted melange seat upholstery,8.9 cm LED instrument cluster
Rear Seat Headrest
...
...
Digital Cluster
Full
Air Conditioner
Ambient Light Colour
64
...
...
Digital Odometer
...
...
Seating Capacity
6
5
5
Doors
5
5
5
Boot Space
...
382 Liters
405 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
Body Colored Front & Rear Bumper, Wheel Arch and Side Moldings (black), Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Black high glossy Surround Accents, Rear Bumper Garnish - Black high glossy with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Rear Skid Plate - ABP Color, Beltline - Chrome, Black high glossy Side Door Garnish, Body Colored Outisde Door Handles, Roof Rail Black Glossy, Crown Jewel LED Headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs with integrated turn signal, Ice Cube LED Fog Lamps, Dual Tone Crystal Cut Alloys with Black gloss centre cap
Sequential LED DRLs and Taillamp with Welcome/Goodbye Signature, Alloy Wheel with Aero Inserts, Top-mounted Rear Wiper and Washer, Bi Function LED Headlamps
C-shaped signature LED tail lamps,3-spoke steering wheel,Mystery black ORVMs,Sporty rear spoiler,Satin silver roof rails,Mystery black front fender accentuator
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
...
...
Rear Spoiler
Roof Rails
Length*Width*Height
4540*1800*1708 mm3
3995*1804*1620 mm3
3991*1750*1605 mm3
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2498 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
208 mm
205 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
...
Addtional Comfort Features
Power Windows (All Doors) with Switch Illumination, Umbrella Holder, 2nd Row Seat One Touch Easy Electric Tumble, Roof Flushed 2nd & 3rd Row Diffused AC Vents & 4 Stage Speed Control, Body Colored ORVMs, Easy Push Retractable Tray & Cup Holder, 2nd & 3rd Row Cup Holders with Cooling Function, Solar Glass - UV Cut, All windows auto up/down safety with Voice recognition, Auto Anti-glare (ECM) Inside Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Controls, Walk-in Lever, Dashcam With Dual Camera, Driving Rear View Monitor with butto
Instrument Cluster with Navigation Display, Air Purifier with Dust Sensors, Xpress Cool, Power Outlet in Boot, Auto Dimming IRVM, Touch-based HVAC Controls, Rear Power Outlet, Grand Floor Console with Leatherette Armrest, iRA Connected Vehicle Features (Emergency Call & Breakdown Call, Remote Vehicle Controls like Remote Engine Start/Stop, Navigation Based Services, Vehicle Diagnostic Reports etc.), E-shifter
PM2.5 clean air filter (advanced atmospheric particulate filter),Dual tone hor
USB Charger
Front & Rear
...
...
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
With Storage
Luggage Hook and Net
...
...
Additional Entertainment Features
HD Touchscreen Navigation with Next Generation Kia Connect, Smart Pure Air Purifier with Virus and Bacteria Protection, Multiple Power Sockets with 5 C-Type Ports, BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers, Wireless Charger with Cooling Functio
Slim Bezel Touchscreen Infotainment System, Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
...
Smart Entry
...
...
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
Not Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
...
...
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
...
...
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
...
...
Drive Modes
3
3
...
No of Speakers
8
4
...
Rear Entertainment System
...
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt and Collapsible
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Front
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
60:40 Split
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Rear Touch Screen Size
10.1 inch
...
...
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
...
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
...
...
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
...
...
Adjustable Headrest
Voice assisted sunroof
...
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
...
Adjustable Headlamps
...
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
...
...
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Single Pane
Single Pane
...

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
...
...
Hill Descent Control
...
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
360 View Camera
...
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
6
2
Brake Assist (BA)
...
...
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Vehicle Stability Management, High Mount Stop Lamp with Emergency Stop Signal
N/A
...
Global NCAP Safety Rating
...
5 Star
...
Child Safety Lock
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
...
5 Star
...
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Automatic Emergency Braking
...
...
Forward Collision Warning
...
...
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
...
...
Lane Departure Warning
...
...
Lane Keep Assist
...
...
Driver Attention Warning
...
...
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
...
...
Adaptive High Beam Assist
...
...
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
...
...
Speed Assist System
...
...
Traffic Sign Recognition
...
...
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
...
...
Road Depature Mitigation System
...
...
Adaptive Cruise Control
...
...
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
...
...
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
...
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
...
SOS Button
...
RSA
...
Live Location
...
...
Remote Immobiliser
...
...
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
...
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
...
Live Weather
...
ECall And ICall
...
Save Route Place
...
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
...
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Carens
  • Distinctive looks
  • great presence
  • plenty of practical touches
  • comprehensive powertrain options and an attractive price point
Tata Nexon
  • Comfortable ride quality
  • quick and smooth petrol DCT
  • very comfortable seats
  • well-rounded tech package
  • strong safety package
Kia Carens
  • Misses out on some wow features
  • SUV lovers may find it's people mover looks a little hit or miss
  • could have done with larger rims.
Tata Nexon
  • Alternatives like the Maruti Brezza offer more cabin space
  • infotainment system glitches periodically

Is Kia Carens Better Than Tata Nexon?

67% users have chosen Kia Carens over Tata Nexon in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 544 users have also rated Kia Carens and Tata Nexon on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Kia Carens is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and maintenance in your car. But Tata Nexon is better on the grounds of comfort, safety and features. On the basis of performance user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Nexon Carens
Mileage 4.2 3.9
Performance 4.4 4.4
Comfort 4.6 4.7
Maintenance 4.0 3.9
Safety 4.3 4.9
Features 4.6 4.7
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which one is better Tata Nexon or Maruti Brezza?
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  • The Tata Nexon offers a more premium feel and features, with options for petrol, diesel, and automatic transmission. The Maruti Brezza is known for reliability, fuel efficiency, and lower maintenance costs, backed by Maruti's extensive service network. Choose based on preferences and budget.
  • Both cars are good in their own forte. Nexon becomes the default choice if you want space for five and a comfortable ride. However, if it's polished and the latest tech you're after, the Nexon might feel a little rough around the edges. On the other hand, The Maruti Suzuki Brezza offers a strong balance of space, practicality, convenience, and tech. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Which car is the best, Carens or Innova Crysta?
  • The Carens immediately comes across as a practical all-rounder with the right pricing to make it a proper disruptor. It’s when you want these qualities combined with better interior quality, more features, a stronger safety package, and more sophisticated drive options, that you should consider the Carens. On the hand, Toyota Innova Crysta is an MPV segment car and it would be a reliable package, if you require a comfortable car for a large family and want good power delivery, safety, and a spacious cabin, you may go for Innova Crysta. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Which car offers more comfortable driving, Carens or Seltos?
  • The Seltos continues to impress with added standard safety and claimed better ride quality. It is a vehicle you can’t go wrong with. Because of its high wow factor, it attracts a lot of attention. More importantly, it backs it up with a solid and sensible personality too. The Carens, On the other hand, immediately comes across as a no-nonsense, practical all-rounder with the right pricing to make it a proper disruptor. It’s when you want these qualities combined with better interior quality, more features, a stronger safety package and more sophisticated drive options, that you should consider the Carens. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive for a better understanding of performance and comfort. Click on the link and select your desired brand and city for dealership details.
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Carens Vs Nexon Vs Renault Kiger FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Carens vs Tata Nexon?
As per the users experiences Kia Carens is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and maintenance in your car. But Tata Nexon is better on the grounds of comfort, safety and features. On the basis of performance user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Kia Carens vs Tata Nexon?
The Tata Nexon is cheaper than Kia Carens by Rs. 4.43 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Carens vs Tata Nexon?
For the X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR version, 1493 cc Diesel engine of Carens produces 114.41bhp@4000rpm of power and 250Nm@1500-2750rpm of torque. Whereas for the Fearless Plus S Dark Diesel AMT version, 1497 cc Diesel engine of Nexon produces 113.31bhp@3750rpm of power and 260Nm@1500-2750rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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