Kia Carens Clavis vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Carens Clavis and Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. The Kia Carens Clavis price is Rs. 11.27 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki Ertiga price is Rs. 8.85 Lakh. The Kia Carens Clavis is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is available in 1462 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. Ertiga provides the mileage of 20.51 kmpl.

Carens Clavis HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual 7 STR vs Ertiga Lxi Petrol Manual Smart Hybrid Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Carens Clavis	Ertiga
Price	Rs. 11.27 Lakh	Rs. 8.85 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1462 cc
Power	113 bhp	102 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Carens Clavis

HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual 7 STR

Rs. 11.27 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Lxi Petrol Manual Smart Hybrid

Rs. 8.85 Lakh

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Kia Carens Clavis

HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual 7 STR

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Lxi Petrol Manual Smart Hybrid

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G1.5	K15C Smart Hybrid
Turbocharger/ Supercharger
Battery	Not Applicable	Lithium Ion
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	102 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Mileage	User Reported: 15 kmpl	ARAI: 20.51 kmpl \| User Reported: 20 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		923
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Mac Pherson Strut & Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam & Coil Spring
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel, Located Underbody	Steel
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.2
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	185 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	185 / 65 R15
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning
ADAS
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	1 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)
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
Blind Spot Detection
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Anti Theft Alarm
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dual Tone Horn
Heated ORVM
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	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
Rollover & Protection System	Rollover Sensor & Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Skid Plate	Front & Rear
Height Adjustable Seat Belt		Front
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)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable with Hooks)
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver
Extendable Sun Visor		Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Drive Modes
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Charging Ports	USB Type-C, 12V Power Outlet	1 x 12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

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

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Black Door Handles Finish
Interior Door Handles Finish	Silver	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows
Window Sunshade	Rear Windows, Manual (All)
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish ORVM Colour	Black finish ORVM Colour
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Manual	Internal with Key
Rear Defogger
Additional Windshield & Window Features

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	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)
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)
Second Row 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)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Black & Beige)	Dual Tone (Splendid Silver and Dignity Brown)
Wrappings
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Foldable Seatback Table
Split Rear Seat	60:40	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat	50:50	50:50
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Connected Car App
Check Vehicle Status via App
Digital Key
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote AC: On / Off via App
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
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	4.2" TFT Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster
Speedometer	Digital
CNG Fuel Gauge	Not Applicable
Total CNG Mode Time	Not Applicable
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Outside Temperature Gauge
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Clear White	Arctic White
	Aurora Black Pearl	Splendid Silver
	Pewter Olive	Magma Grey
	Imperial Blue	Auburn Red
	Gravity Grey	Prime Oxford Blue
	Ivory Silver Gloss	Pearl Metallic Dignity Brown

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

29 Ratings

4.7/5

26 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.9Exterior
	4.8Comfort	4.9Comfort
	4.6Performance	4.8Performance
	3.7Fuel Economy	4.8Value 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.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga LXi

Affordable price car for middle class family.The Car design and good space. Such an amazing car for a 7 seater, car inside space and back space, cleanest car inside easily, really good car, Maruti Ertiga. Like this and for family, I recommend this car.

Used Cars in India

43 Used Carens Clavis

Rs. 2.01 Lakhonwards

1975 Used Ertiga

Rs. 1.5 Lakhonwards

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Carens Clavis vs Ertiga Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Carens Clavis and Maruti Suzuki Ertiga?

Kia Carens Clavis price is Rs. 11.27 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki Ertiga price is Rs. 8.85 Lakh. Hence Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Carens Clavis compared to Ertiga?

For the HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual 7 STR variant, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Carens Clavis produces 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm of power and 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque. For the Lxi Petrol Manual Smart Hybrid variant, 1462 cc Petrol engine of Ertiga produces 102 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm of torque.

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Kia Carens Clavis vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Length Width Height	4550 mm * 1800 mm * 1708 mm	4395 mm * 1735 mm * 1690 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2780	2740
Kerb Weight (kg)		1150

Seating Capacity	7 Seats and 3 Rows	7 Seats and 3 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	45

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

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	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
Four-Wheel-Drive

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Manual Key-Operated
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Infotainment Screen
Audio System
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility
Smart Connectivity
Voice Command
Voice Assistant
Input Methods
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Bottle Holder in Doors		All Doors
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front, Second & Third Row	2 Cupholders in Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders