Honda Elevate vs Kia Carens

Last Updated: October 11, 2026

Kia Carens price starts at Rs. 11.12 Lakh, which is Rs. 68,100 cheaper than the base variant of Honda Elevate, priced at Rs. 11.80 Lakh. On the performance front, the Elevate uses a 1498cc engine producing 119bhp@6600rpm and the Carens a 1497cc engine producing 113bhp@6300rpm. If you're deciding between the Elevate and Carens, the Elevate is the better pick for performance, while the Carens stands out for affordability.

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Elevate vs Carens Comparison Summary

Specification Honda ElevateKia Carens
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.80 LakhRs. 11.12 Lakh
Mileage 15.31 kmplNot Available
Engine 1498 cc1497 cc
Max power 119bhp@6600rpm113bhp@6300rpm
Top speed Not Available174 Km/h

Elevate vs Carens Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda Elevate SVKia Carens Premium Opt
Rating
1 review
142 reviews
Brand Name Honda Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.80 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 11.12 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1498 cc 1497 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars MUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 119bhp@6600rpm 113bhp@6300rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Honda Elevate Colors
Kia Carens Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 15.31 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 215/60 R16 195/65 R15
Boot Space 458 Liters 216 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Not Available No
Airbags 6 6
EMI
Rs. 22,827 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 21,509 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 16,837 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 56,182 Elevate Insurance Rs. 53,676 Carens Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1498 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
i-VTEC
Smartstream
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1497 cc
Max Power
119bhp@6600rpm
113bhp@6300rpm
Max Torque
145Nm@4300rpm
143.8Nm@4500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
No
Turbo Charger
Not Available
No
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
40 Liters
45 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
174 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
15.31 Kmpl
Not Available

Shock Absorbers Type
Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled
Not Available
Wheels Type
Not Available
Steel with Cover
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
215/60 R16
195/65 R15
Wheel Size
16
15
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Digital Cluster Size
7
4.2
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
No
No
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Semi-Leatherette
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
458
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
458 Liters
216 Liters

ORVM
Powered
Powered
Boot Opening
Electronic
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
No
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
No
LED Fog Lamps
No
No
LED Taillights
Yes
No
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
No
No
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
No
No
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Length*Width*Height
4312*1790*1650 mm3
4540*1800*1708 mm3
Wheelbase
2650 mm
2780 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

USB Charger
No
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Yes
No
Massage Seats
Not Available
No
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
No
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
No
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
No
Drive Modes
Not Available
No
No of Speakers
Not Available
4
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Not Available
Android Auto
No
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
No
Wireless
Bluetooth
No
Yes
USB Ports
No
Yes
No of Tweeter
No
2
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
No
Not Available
Cupholders
Front Only
Not Available
Speakers
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Folding Table
Not Available
No
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
8 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
No
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
No
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
No
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
No
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
No
Push Ignition
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
No
Yes
Touch-screen Display
No
Yes
Speakers Front
No
Not Available
Speakers Rear
No
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Driver
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
No
Safety Airbags
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain
Exterior Camera
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Airbags
6
6
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
No
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Mechanically Activating on Rear Wheels
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 )
No
No
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Flip Key
Rear Defogger
No
Not Available

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

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
No
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
No
No
SOS Button
Not Available
No
RSA
Not Available
No
Smartwatch App
No
Not Available
Live Location
Not Available
No
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
No
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
No
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Not Available
No
Live Weather
Not Available
No
ECall And ICall
Not Available
No
Save Route Place
Not Available
No
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
No
Tow Away Alert
No
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
No
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
No
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
No
Not Available

grossWeight
1650 kg
Not Available
frontTread
1540 mm
Not Available
rearTread
1540 mm
Not Available
frontTrack
1540 mm
Not Available
rearTrack
1540 mm
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda Elevate
  • Spacious cabin with a 458-litre
  • 220 mm ground clearance
  • Refined i-VTEC petrol with smooth CVT
  • 6 airbags and 5-star Japan NCAP rating
  • Ventilated front and rear seats, 360 degree camera
  • Strong reliability and resale value
Kia Carens
  • Distinctive looks
  • Great presence
  • Plenty of practical touches
  • Comprehensive powertrain options and an attractive price point
Honda Elevate
  • No turbo petrol, diesel or hybrid option
  • Modest mileage
  • Single pane sunroof
  • Base SV gets no CVT option
  • Not yet tested by Bharat NCAP or Global NCAP
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.
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Honda Elevate Vs Kia Carens FAQs

Which car is best between Honda Elevate vs Kia Carens?
As per the users experiences Honda Elevate is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and safety in your car. But Kia Carens is better on the grounds of mileage and performance. On the basis of maintenance user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Honda Elevate vs Kia Carens?
The Kia Carens is cheaper than Honda Elevate by ₹68,100.
Which car offers better performance Honda Elevate vs Kia Carens?
For the SV version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Elevate produces 119bhp@6600rpm of power and 145Nm@4300rpm of torque. Whereas for the Premium Opt version, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Carens produces 113bhp@6300rpm of power and 143.8Nm@4500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda Elevate has better performance.

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