Kia Carens Clavis vs Kia Seltos

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Carens Clavis and Kia Seltos. The Kia Carens Clavis price is Rs. 11.39 Lakh and Kia Seltos price is Rs. 11.00 Lakh. The Kia Carens Clavis is available in 1497 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Kia Seltos is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Carens Clavis HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual 7 STR vs Seltos HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Carens Clavis	Seltos
Price	Rs. 11.39 Lakh	Rs. 11.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1497 cc
Power	113 bhp	113 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Carens Clavis

HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual 7 STR

Rs. 11.39 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Kia Seltos

HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual

Rs. 11.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G1.5	Smartstream G1.5	PURETECH 110
Turbocharger/ Supercharger			Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	109 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	190 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Mileage	User Reported: 15 kmpl		ARAI: 18.5 kmpl \| User Reported: 17.1 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)			833
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Macpherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame	Unibody/Monocoque Frame	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel, Located Underbody	Steel (205/65R16), Located in Boot	Steel (205/65R16)
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)			5.4
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	205 / 65 R16	215 / 60 R17
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	205 / 65 R16	215 / 60 R17
Low Rolling Resistance Tyres
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Tyre Inflator
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning
Child Safety Rating		5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
ADAS
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)	5 Star (Bharat 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)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Seatbelts
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Assist System
Hands-off Detection
Perimetric alarm system
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
Anti Theft Alarm
CNG Leak Detection	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Clutch Lock
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
Dual Tone Horn
Heated ORVM
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Third Row Middle Seat Safety
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors	Rear Bumper	Rear Bumper
Rollover & Protection System	Rollover Sensor & Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Rollover Sensor & Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Park Distance Control
Skid Plate	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents on Roof, Third row AC: Vents on Roof)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist		Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable with Hooks)	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable with Hooks)
In-Car Remote		Boot Opening
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver	Co-Driver
Extendable Sun Visor
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual	Manual
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Video Recording
Charging Ports	USB Type-C, 12V Power Outlet	USB Type-C	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)		LED
Connected LED	Taillight(Reflector only)
Fog Lights
Stop Lamp		LED
Sequential Turn Indicators
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Button Controlled Front and Rear Halogen Cabin lamps,	Button Controlled Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps, Reading Lamp, Boot Lamp	Front
Ambient Interior Lighting
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Illuminated Logo
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive
Brake Sway Control

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs
ORVMs Tilt on Reverse
Memory ORVMs
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles, Flush Fit Handles Type	Black Door Handles Finish
Interior Door Handles Finish	Silver	Painted	Painted
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch down
Window Sunshade	Rear Windows, Manual (All)
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming	Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish ORVM Colour	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Black finish ORVM Colour
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Manual	Remote	Cabin-Release
Rear Defogger
Additional Windshield & Window Features

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen		10.25" HD Touch-screen Display
Audio System		6 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity		Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant
Input Methods		Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), Type C Wired Connectivity
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	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)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats			Front Seats (Cooled)
Ergo lever / Boss Mode
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Black & Beige)	Dual Tone (Smoky Black & Grey)	Single Tone (Black)
Wrappings
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Foldable Seatback Table
Split Rear Seat	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat		Flat
Split Third Row Seat	50:50	Not Applicable
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench	Not Applicable
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
App Details
Live Traffic Updates On App
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Smart Drive Information
Driving Analytics
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
Connected Car App
Find and Book Parking Slot
Location Based Services
Check Vehicle Status via App
Service Reminder Via App
Live Location Sharing
Digital Key
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Air Purifier Operation
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility
Home-to-Car Connectivity

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	4.2" TFT Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	4.2" TFT Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Eco-Drive Illumination
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital

Storage

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Clear White	Imperial Blue	Polar White
Aurora Black Pearl	Aurora Black Pearl	Steel Grey
Pewter Olive	Gravity Grey	Garnet Red
Imperial Blue	Morning Haze	Cosmo Blue
Gravity Grey	Pewter Olive	Deep Forest Green
Ivory Silver Gloss	Ivory Silver Gloss	Perla Nera Black
	Magma Red
	Frost Blue
	Glacier White Pearl

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

29 Ratings

4.7/5

39 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.8Comfort	4.4Comfort
	4.6Performance	4.1Performance
	3.7Fuel Economy	4.5Value for Money
	4.7Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Very good in segment

Compared to the competitor, this car is excellent in looks, features, mileage and comforts. Also, don't think about alternatives, just go for Kia Carens Clavis. Kia has the best MUV, and good service also.

Absolutely worth it

I recently bought a new Kia Seltos and I’m happy with it so far. It looks modern, drives comfortably in the city and on the highway, and the tech is easy to use. Fuel economy has been solid and the interior is practical for daily use. It’s not the most powerful or premium feeling, but for the price it offers good value. I’m satisfied with my purchase.

Used Cars in India

37 Used Carens Clavis

Rs. 10.65 Lakhonwards

2093 Used Seltos

Rs. 5 Lakhonwards

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Carens Clavis comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4550 mm * 1800 mm * 1708 mm	4460 mm * 1830 mm * 1635 mm	4323 mm * 1796 mm * 1669 mm
Ground Clearance			200 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2780	2690	2671

Seating Capacity	7 Seats and 3 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows	7 Seats and 3 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Bootspace		447 L	511 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	47	45

Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Grille Design	Kia Digital Tiger face Grille	Kia Digital Tiger Face Grille
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips			Black
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Black
Exhaust	Silver
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Remote
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Bottle Holder in Doors
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front, Second & Third Row	Cupholders in Front Only	Cupholders in Front Only
Utility Recess On Dashboard
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders