Kia Carens Clavis vs Tata Safari

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Carens Clavis and Tata Safari. The Kia Carens Clavis price is Rs. 11.08 Lakh and Tata Safari price is Rs. 13.29 Lakh. The Kia Carens Clavis is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Tata Safari is available in 1498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Carens Clavis HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual 7 STR vs Safari Smart Petrol 1.5L Turbo Manual 7 STR Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Carens Clavis	Safari
Price	Rs. 11.08 Lakh	Rs. 13.29 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1498 cc
Power	113 bhp	168 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Carens Clavis

HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual 7 STR

Rs. 11.08 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Tata Safari

Smart Petrol 1.5L Turbo Manual 7 STR

Rs. 13.29 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G1.5		2.0 Multijet II
Turbocharger/ Supercharger		Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	168 bhp @ 5000 rpm	172 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	280 Nm @ 1750-3500 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration			0-100 km/h in 11.98 seconds (claimed)
Mileage	User Reported: 17 kmpl		User Reported: 15 kmpl
Direct Start in CNG
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti-Roll Bar	McPherson Strut with Lower Control Arm
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring	Multi Link Suspension with Strut Assembly
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Advanced Suspension Features
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes	Power assisted (Hydraulic) steering
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Off-road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel, Located Underbody		Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)			5.7
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	235 / 65 R17	225 / 60 R17
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	235 / 65 R17	225 / 60 R17
Low Rolling Resistance Tyres
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Child Safety Rating		5 Star
ADAS
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)	Not Tested
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)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Seatbelts		Pretensioning with Load Limiter (All)
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
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
Anti Theft Alarm
CNG Leak Detection
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
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)
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	Doorpads & Rear Bumpers
Brake Disc Wiping
Multi-collision Brake
Rollover & Protection System	Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Park Distance Control
Skid Plate	Front & Rear	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)	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents on Pillars)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist			Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable with Hooks)	Front (Foldable with Hooks) & Rear (Foldable)
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver		Driver & Co-Driver
Extendable Sun Visor
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes	3
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual	Manual
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Charging Ports	USB Type-C, 12V Power Outlet	1 x 12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Noise Levels
Dashcam

Lighting

Charge Port Status Light	Not Applicable
Headlights	Halogen	LED Projector	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)		LED	LED
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,	Switch Controlled Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps,	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Illuminated Logo		Steering Wheel
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front & 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
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Silver	Chrome	Painted
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Front One-touch up/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	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Manual	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger
Additional Windshield & Window Features

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen		8.4" Touch-screen Display
Audio System		4 Speakers
Speed Dependent Volume
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
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Type A & Type C Wired Connectivity	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
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)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: 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)	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)	4 way manually adjustable (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)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Ergo lever / Boss Mode
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Black & Beige)	Single Tone (Ash Grey)	Dual Tone (Black and Grey)
Wrappings
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear
Comfort Headrest
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder		Cup Holder
Foldable Seatback Table
Split Rear Seat	60:40	60:40	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat	50:50	50:50
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Anti Theft Immobilisation
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
Phone app
Location Based Services
Check Vehicle Status via App
Service Reminder Via App
Live Location Sharing
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	7" Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer		Digital
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
CNG Fuel Gauge
Total CNG Mode Time
Tyre Position Display
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips	2 Trips Electronic
Outside Temperature Gauge
Eco-Drive Illumination
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital

Storage

Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Clear White	Frost White	Techno Metallic Green
Sparkling Silver	Royal Blue	Galaxy Blue
Aurora Black Pearl	Pure Grey	Brilliant Black
Pewter Olive	Daytona Grey	Exotica Red
Imperial Blue		Grigio Magnesio grey
Gravity Grey		Pearl White
Ivory Silver Gloss		Silvery Moon

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

26 Ratings

4.0/5

1 Rating

4.4/5

66 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.7Exterior
	4.8Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.6Performance	4.6Performance
	3.7Fuel Economy	4.2Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	4.3Value 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.

Wonderful experience

A great driving experience I had with the Jeep Compass. Either off-road or smooth road, you will feel great comfort next to luxury. Smooth drive even on rough stretches. Loaded with a variety of features.

Used Cars in India

13 Used Carens Clavis

Rs. 5 Lakhonwards

640 Used Safari

Rs. 1 Lakhonwards

767 Used Compass

Rs. 4.77 Lakhonwards

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Carens Clavis comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4550 mm * 1800 mm * 1708 mm	4668 mm * 1922 mm * 1795 mm	4405 mm * 1818 mm * 1640 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2780	2741	2636

Seating Capacity	7 Seats and 3 Rows	7 Seats and 3 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	50	60

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

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

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

Welded Tow Hooks
Brake Locking Differential
Crawl Control