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Carens vs Ertiga

Ex-showroom prices and the specifications that have been published. Rows that differ are marked.

Carens
Price Range

₹11.12 lakh – ₹12.98 lakh

Mileage

21.3 km/l

CNG / Diesel / Petrol • 3 TrimsOpen model
VS
Maruti Suzuki

Ertiga

Ertiga
1-Star Safety
Price Range

₹8.9 lakh – ₹13.14 lakh

Mileage

20.3 - 20.51 km/l

Petrol / CNG • 9 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

Published pros for each vehicle. A written verdict appears only when one is stored.

Editorial Summary

“Ertiga takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in crash test protection, punchy performance. While Carens remains a capable contender, Ertiga offers greater return per rupee spent.”

Persona Matching

Who Should Buy Which Car?

Match your daily driving patterns, passenger habits, and ownership priorities to the right machine.

Target Profile

Choose Carens if:

  • Large families needing comfortable 3-row seating and low maintenance costs for long outstation trips.
Real-World Comparison

The Differences That Actually Matter

Stripping away marketing jargon: how these two vehicles perform across the 5 essential pillars of ownership.

Safety Architecture & Protection

Segment Edge:Published rating only
Carens

Not published

6 (standard)

Ertiga

1-Star Global NCAP

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Carens

95 - 114 bhp

123 - 250 Nm

Ertiga

103 PS

139 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Carens
Carens Standout

21.3 km/l

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Ertiga

20.3 - 20.51 km/l

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Long-Term Intelligence

Ownership figures on record

Only stored mileage, service, insurance, and depreciation figures are shown. Missing items are left out.

Kia

Carens

Listed items₹2,81,690
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹2,81,690
Maruti Suzuki

Ertiga

Listed items₹2,93,974
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹2,93,974
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

Compare matching price brackets and sweet-spot trim packages side-by-side.

Price Delta:₹2.17 lakh(Ertiga lower)

Premium Opt CNG

Smartstream, 1497 cc • Manual • 21.3 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹12.12 lakh

VXi

1462 cc • Manual • 20.51 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹9.95 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Carens
Ertiga
Engine TypeDiffers
Carens:1497 cc Petrol / 1497 cc CNG / 1493 cc Diesel
Ertiga:1462 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Carens:95 - 114 bhp
Ertiga:103 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Carens:123 - 250 Nm
Ertiga:139 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Carens:Manual
Ertiga:Manual, Automatic
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Carens:CNG, Diesel, Petrol
Ertiga:Petrol, CNG
Claimed MileageDiffers
Carens:21.3 km/l
Ertiga:20.3 - 20.51 km/l
Carens
Ertiga
SeatingDiffers
Carens:—
Ertiga:7 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Carens:195 mm
Ertiga:—
Boot SpaceDiffers
Carens:216 Litres
Ertiga:209 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Carens:—
Ertiga:45 litres
Body Type
Carens:MPV
Ertiga:MPV
Carens
Ertiga
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Carens:—
Ertiga:1-Star Global NCAP
AirbagsDiffers
Carens:6 (standard)
Ertiga:6
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, objective answers to the most common head-to-head questions asked by prospective buyers.

The Ertiga has a published 1-star crash rating. A crash-test rating for the Carens is not published.