Kia Carens vs MG Astor

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Carens and MG Astor. The Kia Carens price is Rs. 10.52 Lakh and MG Astor price is Rs. 9.98 Lakh. The Kia Carens is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and MG Astor is available in 1498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Carens vs Astor Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Carens	Astor
Price	Rs. 10.52 Lakh	Rs. 9.98 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1498 cc
Power	113 bhp	108 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Hide common featuresHighlight differences

Kia Carens

Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR

Rs. 10.52 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

MG Astor

Sprint 1.5 MT (Ivory)

Rs. 9.98 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Select Car

Hide common featuresHighlight differences

Kia Carens

Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR

MG Astor

Sprint 1.5 MT (Ivory)

Select Car

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS
USER REVIEWS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS
USER REVIEWS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	10.42
Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.5	VTi-TECH 1.5
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	108 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	144 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4540 4323
Width (mm)
1800 1809
Height (mm)
1708 1650
Wheelbase (mm)
2780 2585
Ground Clearance (mm)
195
Kerb Weight (kg)
1303
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
7 5
No of Rows (Rows)
3 2
Bootspace (litres)
216 488
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
45 48

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	215 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	215 / 55 R17

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	3 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
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 Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

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

Telematics
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
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)	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)
Rear 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)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric + Leatherette	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Beige	Iconic Ivory / Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	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
One Touch Up		Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Chrome
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips
Silver

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen	LED
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Passive
Taillights	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights		LED
Fog Lights		Halogen,Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
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	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		10.1
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers		4
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	2 Din	Not Available
iPod Compatibility

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

Brochure

Colours

	Aurora Black Pearl	Aurora Silver
	Imperial Blue	Candy White
	Gravity Grey
	Intense Red
	Sparkling Silver
	Glacier White Pearl

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

3 Ratings

4.8/5

9 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.7Comfort
	4.5Performance	4.6Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.0Value for Money	4.7Value 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.

SUV of the year Astor 2024

Very good driving experience, smart and spacious, premium features, safest in segment , value for money car, overall a perfect SUV of the year 2024 by morrice garrages will beat it's rivalries

More Expert Reviews on Carens and Astor

MG Astor 1.3 Turbo Savvy Long-Term Review: Wrap Up

By Bilal Ahmed Firfiray31 Jul 2023

Let’s dive in and take a look at a few things we will miss about the Astor, and also some that we wished were better.

MG Astor 1.3 Turbo Savvy Long-Term Review: Introduction

By Bilal Ahmed Firfiray10 May 2023

The MG Astor joins our CarWale long term garage.

MG Astor 1.3 Turbo AT Road Test

By Ninad Ambre31 Mar 2022

The MG Astor is slotted in the heavily competitive C-segment of SUVs dominated by the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, and the likes. Yet, this petrol-powered avatar of the ZS EV is said to have ample differentiating factors from its rivals. MG also expects significant volumes from this petrol-only SUV. But, is it that competitive enough? To find out, we put its top-spec 1.3-litre turbo petrol version mated to a six-speed automatic through our extensive road test cycle regime.

Astor comparison with similar cars

Carens vs Astor Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Carens and MG Astor?

Kia Carens price is Rs. 10.52 Lakh and MG Astor price is Rs. 9.98 Lakh. Hence MG Astor is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Carens compared to Astor?

For the Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR variant, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Carens produces 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm of power and 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque. For the Sprint 1.5 MT (Ivory) variant, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Astor produces 108 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 144 Nm @ 4400 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare Carens and Astor, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare Carens and Astor comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

Home
Compare Cars
Kia Carens vs MG Astor

Length (mm)	4540	4323
Width (mm)	1800	1809
Height (mm)	1708	1650
Wheelbase (mm)	2780	2585
Ground Clearance (mm)	195
Kerb Weight (kg)		1303

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2
Bootspace (litres)	216	488
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	48

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

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

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips		Silver

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

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Alexa Compatibility