BMW X1 LWB vs Kia Carens

Last Updated: September 15, 2026

Kia Carens price starts at Rs. 11.12 Lakh, which is Rs. 38.78 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW X1 LWB, priced at Rs. 49.90 Lakh. On the performance front, the X1 LWB uses a 1499cc engine producing 154.21bhp@4900-6000rpm and the Carens a 1497cc engine producing 113.42bhp@6300rpm. If you're deciding between the X1 LWB and Carens, the X1 LWB is the better pick for performance, while the Carens stands out for affordability.

X1 LWB vs Carens Comparison Summary

Specification	BMW X1 LWB	Kia Carens
Ex-showroom price (base)	Rs. 49.90 Lakh	Rs. 11.12 Lakh
Mileage	15.5 kmpl	Not Available
Engine	1499 cc	1497 cc
Max power	154.21bhp@4900-6000rpm	113.42bhp@6300rpm
Top speed	Not Available	174 Km/h

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BMW X1 LWB
sDrive18Li M Sport

Rs. 49.90 Lakh EMI - Rs. 96,529 View September Offers
Kia Carens
Premium Opt

Rs. 11.12 Lakh EMI - Rs. 21,509 View September Offers

X1 LWB vs Carens Key Highlights

Basic Info	BMW X1 LWB sDrive18Li M Sport	Kia Carens Premium Opt
Rating	Be the first to review this car	140 reviews
Brand Name	BMW	Kia
Ex-Showroom Price	Rs. 49.90 Lakh Check On Road Price	Rs. 11.12 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement	1499 cc	1497 cc
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	MUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power	154.21bhp@4900-6000rpm	113.42bhp@6300rpm
No Of Cylinders	3	4
Transmission	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	7-Speed DCT	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Colors	BMW X1 LWB Colors	Kia Carens Colors
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage (ARAI)	15.5 Kmpl	Not Available
Tyre Size	Not Available	195/65 R15
Boot Space	540 Liters	216 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	No
Airbags	8	6
EMI	Rs. 96,529 @ 10.5% (60 months)	Rs. 21,509 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost	Not Available	Rs. 16,837 / 5 years
Insurance	Rs. 1.96 Lakh X1 LWB Insurance	Rs. 53,676 Carens Insurance
Brochure	N/A	Download Brochure

Engine

Idle Start Stop System	Not Available	Yes
Displacement	1499 cc	1497 cc
Engine Type	BMW Twin Power Turbo	Smartstream
Engine Displacement	1499 cc	1497 cc
Max Power	154.21bhp@4900-6000rpm	113.42bhp@6300rpm
Max Torque	230Nm@1500-4600rpm	144Nm@4500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders	3	4
Transmission	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	7-Speed DCT	6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Paddle Shift	Not Available	No
Turbo Charger	Yes	No
Drive Mode Types	Not Available	No

Performance

Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
0-100 kmph	9.3 Sec	Not Available
Fuel Capacity	Not Available	45 Liters
Top Speed	Not Available	174 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)	15.5 Kmpl	Not Available

Suspension

Wheels Type	Alloy	Steel with Cover
Suspension Rear	Not Available	6
Brakes Front	Not Available	Disc
Brakes Rear	Not Available	Disc
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Tyre Size	Not Available	195/65 R15
Wheel Size	18	15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless

Interior

Ventilated Seats	Not Available	No
Digital Cluster Size	10.25	4.2
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Not Available	No
Upholstery	Leatherette	Semi-Leatherette
Interior Lighting	Ambient light	Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest	4	Not Available
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Not Available	No
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space	540 Liters	216 Liters

Exterior

Additional Exterior Features	Panoramic Glass Roof	Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Not Available
ORVM	Powered & Folding	Powered
Boot Opening	Powered	Manual
Automatic Driving Lights	Yes	Not Available
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	Not Available
LED DRLs	Yes	No
LED Fog Lamps	Not Available	No
LED Taillights	Yes	No
Halogen Headlamps	Not Available	Yes
Sun Roof	Not Available	Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof	Optional	Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Not Available	Yes
Antenna	Shark Fi	Shark Fi
LED Headlamps	Yes	No
LengthWidthHeight	461621041641 mm³	454018001708 mm³
Wheelbase	2800 mm	2780 mm

Comfort

USB Charger	Not Available	Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	Not Available	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	Not Available
Massage Seats	Not Available	Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat	Driver's Seat Only	Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows	Not Available	Not Available
Autonomous Parking	Not Available	Not Available
Drive Modes	Not Available	Not Available
No of Speakers	12	4
Android Auto	3	2
Apple CarPlay	3	2
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
USB Ports	Not Available	Available
Additional Features	Panoramic Glass Roof	Not Available
No of Tweeter	No	2
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Rear Folding Table	Not Available	No
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Not Available	Not Available
AC	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Ducts	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	Not Available	Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	No
Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Heated Seat Front	No	No
Heated Seats Rear	No	No
Touchscreen Size	10.7 inch	8 inch
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Not Available
Subwoofer	No	No
Folding Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	No
Rear ACVents	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size	Not Available	No
Air Quality Control	Yes	No
Hands Free Tailgate	No	Not Available
Rear Touchscreen	Not Available	No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	Not Available
Paddle Shifters	Not Available	No
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Voice assisted sunroof	Not Available	No
Voice Commands	Not Available	Yes
Powered Seats	Front Only	Not Available
Push Ignition	Yes	No
AM/FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Touch-screen Display	Yes	Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	Not Available
Follow me home headlamps	Not Available	Yes
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
12V Power Outlets	Yes	Yes

Safety

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Not Available	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Not Available	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Not Available	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Available	Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	No
Safety Airbags	Driver & Passenger,Front Side,Rear Side	Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtai
Exterior Camera	360° Camera	Rear View Camera
Airbags	8	6
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
No of Airbags	8	6
Brake Assist (BA)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)	Yes	Not Available
Engine Immobilizer	Not Available	Yes
Central Locking	Not Available	Yes
Advance Safety Features	Not Available	Vehicle Stability Management
Global NCAP Safety Rating	Not Available	3 Star
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating	Not Available	5 Star
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )	Not Available	Not Available
Day Night IRVM	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	6	3

ADAS Feature

Automatic Emergency Braking	Yes	No
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	No
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	No
Lane Keep Assist	Not Available	No
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	No
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	Not Available	No
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	Not Available	No
Oncoming Lane Mitigation	Not Available	No
Speed Assist System	Yes	No
Traffic Sign Recognition	Not Available	No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	Not Available	No
Road Depature Mitigation System	Not Available	No
Adaptive Cruise Control	Not Available	No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Not Available	No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist	Not Available	No

Advance Internet Feature

Inbuilt Apps	MyBMW App with Remote Services	Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Not Available	No
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Not Available	No
SOS Button	Not Available	No
RSA	Yes	No
Live Location	Yes	No
Remote Immobiliser	Yes	No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	Not Available	No
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	No
Digital Car Key	Yes	Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	No
Send Poi To Vehicle From App	Not Available	No
Live Weather	Not Available	No
ECall And ICall	Yes	No
Save Route Place	Not Available	No
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	No
Crash Notification	Yes	Not Available
In Car Remote Control App	Yes	Not Available
Remote Ac On Off	Yes	No
Remote Door Lock Unlock	Yes	Not Available

Pros and Cons

Positives
Negatives

Kia Carens

Distinctive looks
Great presence
Plenty of practical touches
Comprehensive powertrain options and an attractive price point

Kia Carens

Misses out on some wow features
SUV lovers may find it's people mover looks a little hit or miss
Could have done with larger rims

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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which engine suits Indian roads better: petrol or diesel in the Carens?

Both petrol and diesel engine options in the Kia Carens are suitable for Indian road conditions. The petrol engine generally offers smoother and quieter performance, making it suitable for everyday use, while the diesel engine provides better torque and fuel efficiency, which can be beneficial in varied driving conditions. The final choice depends on individual driving requirements, usage pattern, and overall ownership preferences. You may connect with the nearest dealership for further assistance. Click on the link to know the dealership details: https://www.zigwheels.com/dealers/kia

Q. Which car is the best, Carens or Innova Crysta?

The Carens immediately comes across as a practical all-rounder with the right pricing to make it a proper disruptor. It’s when you want these qualities combined with better interior quality, more features, a stronger safety package, and more sophisticated drive options, that you should consider the Carens. On the hand, Toyota Innova Crysta is an MPV segment car and it would be a reliable package, if you require a comfortable car for a large family and want good power delivery, safety, and a spacious cabin, you may go for Innova Crysta. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.

Q. Which car offers more comfortable driving, Carens or Seltos?

The Seltos continues to impress with added standard safety and claimed better ride quality. It is a vehicle you can’t go wrong with. Because of its high wow factor, it attracts a lot of attention. More importantly, it backs it up with a solid and sensible personality too. The Carens, On the other hand, immediately comes across as a no-nonsense, practical all-rounder with the right pricing to make it a proper disruptor. It’s when you want these qualities combined with better interior quality, more features, a stronger safety package and more sophisticated drive options, that you should consider the Carens. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive for a better understanding of performance and comfort. Click on the link and select your desired brand and city for dealership details.

Q. What's the differnce between Carens and Alcazar?

It's just that alcazar comes with a bigger engine of 2000cc while carens commes with a 1500cc, same one as in creta, this adds to giving more mileage in cares and also very quiet cabin, also, a small engine doesn't mean the car is laging in power..... The carens can do quite a bit of off roaring too(if you are careful enough) although what I'd miss in my carens when compared to alcazar is the projector headlamp setup that lits up the road very well ahead of your alcazar.... But on the contrary, the carens gets a halogen 50 watt setup on all its models other than the top trim where it gets an led/hid setup.... Although you could replace the halogen bulbs with an aftermarket relay an 100/120 watt bulb combo or get the osram CBI pro projector bulbs or hid bulbs from any aftermarket car accessories shop..... These were certain observations i made while buying the carens and comparing it to the alcazar in the showrooms...... Youre welcome...😁
Carens is best
Selecting the right car would depend on several factors such as your budget preference on the segment, features required, cabin space, engine options, brand preference, etc. Alcazar will feel homely if you’ve experienced the Creta’s cabin. The layout is easy to navigate and get familiar with as well. There isn’t a difference in quality, fit or finish, and it feels well-built and premium. On the other hand, The Kia Carens recently launched in the Indian market on 15 February. The surprising bit is that the Carens is larger than its cousin, the Hyundai Alcazar, in every dimension. The wheelbase is longer by 20mm, much of which has been added after the B-pillar as is made obvious by the long rear doors. This, along with a taller roofline, change the proportions subtly but surely, resulting in an MPV-like look. The 16” wheels, when compared to the 18” on the Alcazar, temper the stance too. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision for a better understanding of performance and comfort. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.

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