Kia Carens vs Honda BR-V

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Carens and Honda BR-V. The Kia Carens price is Rs. 10.52 Lakh and Honda BR-V price is Rs. 9.61 Lakh. The Kia Carens is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Honda BR-V is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. BR-V provides the mileage of 15.39 kmpl.

Carens vs BR-V Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Carens	BR-V
Price	Rs. 10.52 Lakh	Rs. 9.61 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1497 cc
Power	113 bhp	117 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Carens

Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR

Rs. 10.52 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Honda BR-V

E Petrol

Rs. 9.61 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Kia Carens

Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR

Honda BR-V

E Petrol

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	10.42
Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.5	1.5L i-VTEC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	117 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	145 Nm @ 4600 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		15.39View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4540 4453
Width (mm)
1800 1735
Height (mm)
1708 1666
Wheelbase (mm)
2780 2662
Ground Clearance (mm)
195 210
Kerb Weight (kg)
1199
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
7 7
No of Rows (Rows)
3 3
Bootspace (litres)
216 223
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
45 42

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.3
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	195 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	195 / 60 R16

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	3 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
With Key
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control	Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone	Vents on Roof
Heater
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets		1

Telematics
Alexa Compatibility

Seats & Upholstery

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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric + Leatherette	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Beige	Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front, Second & Third Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Plastic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down		Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal

Exterior
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Lighting
Headlights Halogen Halogen Projector
Taillights
Halogen LED
Cabin Lamps Front and Rear Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 1 Trip
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Display	LCD Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	2 Din	Not Available

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3 3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited Unlimited

Brochure

Colours

	Aurora Black Pearl	Golden Brown Metallic
	Imperial Blue	Modern Steel Metallic
	Gravity Grey	Carnelian Red Pearl
	Intense Red	Alabaster Silver Metallic
	Sparkling Silver	White Orchid Pearl
	Glacier White Pearl	White Orchid Pearl

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

3 Ratings

4.3/5

4 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	4.5Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.3Comfort
	4.5Performance	3.8Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.3Fuel Economy
	4.0Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Good

Looks good. Interior good with spacious and comfortable seats. Nice car for big family. Travelling long distance is very comfortable. Smooth handling and driving car in highway is very good.

The best value for money family car

The delivery was 3 months delayed .The delivery process can be improved. The car is good to drive but gear is hard. The car looks super and the performance is nice. Service is good.

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Length (mm)	4540	4453
Width (mm)	1800	1735
Height (mm)	1708	1666
Wheelbase (mm)	2780	2662
Ground Clearance (mm)	195	210
Kerb Weight (kg)		1199

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	7
No of Rows (Rows)	3	3
Bootspace (litres)	216	223
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	42

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	With Key
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen Projector
Taillights	Halogen	LED
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers