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Kia Carens vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno

In 2024 when choosing between the Kia Carens and Maruti Suzuki Baleno, assess both models based on Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, and Colours.

Kia Carens Price starts at Rs. 8.99 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) for Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR, Maruti Suzuki Baleno Price starts at Rs. 6.61 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) for Sigma MT. Carens: 1482 cc engine, 17.9 to 21 kmpl mileage. Baleno: 1197 cc engine, 22.35 to 30.61 kmpl mileage. Read the expert reviews to determine comfort and performance.
Carens vs Baleno Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Carens Baleno
BrandKiaMaruti Suzuki
Price₹ 8.99 Lakhs₹ 6.61 Lakhs
Mileage17.9 to 21 kmpl22.35 to 30.61 kmpl
Engine Capacity1482 cc1197 cc
TransmissionManual, Automatic Manual, Automatic
Cylinders44

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Kia Carens
Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR
₹8.99 Lakhs*
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Baleno
Maruti Suzuki Baleno
Sigma MT
₹6.61 Lakhs*
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Specification
Engine
1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.4T1.2L VVT
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
113 bhp @ 6300 rpm88 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm113 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Mileage (ARAI)
16.5 kmpl22.35 kmpl
Driving Range
743 Km827 Km
Drivetrain
FWDFWD
Transmission
Manual - 6 GearsManual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard
BS 6BS6 Phase 2
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil SpringMcPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil SpringTorsion Beam
Front Brake Type
DiscDisc
Rear Brake Type
DiscDrum
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels
Steel RimsSteel Rims
Spare Wheel
SteelSteel
Front Tyres
195 / 65 R15185 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres
195 / 65 R15185 / 65 R15
Width
1800 mm1745 mm
Length
4540 mm3990 mm
Height
1708 mm1500 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm2520 mm
Ground Clearance
195 mm-
Seating Capacity
7 Person5 Person
No of Seating Rows
3 Rows-
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 litres37 litres
Doors
5 Doors5 Doors
Features
Air Conditioner
Yes (Manual)Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed ControlSingle Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars-
Heater
YesYes
Cabin-Boot Access
Yes-
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal OnlyManual - Internal Only
Parking Assist
NoNo
Parking Sensors
NoRear
Cruise Control
NoNo
Headlight & Ignition On Reminder
Yes-
Keyless Start/ Button Start
NoNo
Steering Adjustment
TiltTilt
12V Power Outlets
YesYes
Instrument Cluster
AnalogueAnalogue - Digital
Trip Meter
Electronic 2 TripsElectronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
YesNo
Average Speed
YesNo
Distance to Empty
YesNo
Clock
AnalogueDigital
Low Fuel Level Warning
YesNo
Door Ajar Warning
YesNo
Shift Indicator
DynamicYes
Tachometer
AnalogueAnalogue
Instantaneous Consumption
YesNo
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
₹12,22,326₹7,53,236
Ex-Showroom Price
₹10,51,900₹6,61,000
RTO
₹1,17,190₹51,100
Insurance
₹52,736₹40,636
Accessories Charges
₹0₹0
FastTag Charges
₹500₹500
Other Charges
₹0₹0
EMI
₹26,272₹16,189
Expert Rating
Pros and Cons
Pros
Punchy engineSmooth transmissionLoaded with features
Cons
Not a great handlerFuel economy is not great

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