Honda Jazz vs Kia Carens

Last Updated: November 1, 2026

Honda Jazz price starts at Rs. 10.38 Lakh, which is Rs. 74,100 cheaper than the base variant of Kia Carens, priced at Rs. 11.12 Lakh. On the performance front, the Jazz uses a 1199cc engine producing 88.50bhp@6000rpm and the Carens a 1497cc engine producing 113bhp@6300rpm. If you're deciding between the Jazz and Carens, the Jazz is the better pick for affordability, while the Carens stands out for performance.

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Jazz vs Carens Comparison Summary

Specification Honda JazzKia Carens
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 10.38 LakhRs. 11.12 Lakh
Mileage 17.1 kmplNot Available
Engine 1199 cc1497 cc
Max power 88.50bhp@6000rpm113bhp@6300rpm
Top speed Not Available174 Km/h

Jazz vs Carens Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda Jazz ZX CVTKia Carens Premium Opt
Rating
81 reviews
142 reviews
Brand Name Honda Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.38 Lakh Rs. 11.12 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1199 cc 1497 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars MUVAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 88.50bhp@6000rpm 113bhp@6300rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 7 Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type Not Available FWD
Colors
Kia Carens Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 17.1 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 175/65 R15 195/65 R15
Boot Space 354 Liters 216 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver and Passenger 6
EMI Not Available
Rs. 21,509 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 16,837 / 5 years
Insurance Not Available Rs. 52,529 Carens Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
Not Available
1497 cc
Engine Type
1.2 i-VTEC
Smartstream
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1497 cc
Max Power
88.50bhp@6000rpm
113bhp@6300rpm
Max Torque
110Nm@4800rpm
143.8Nm@4500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
7 Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
Not Available
FWD
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Not Available
Paddle Shift
Yes
No
Kerb Weight
1085 Kg
Not Available
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)
17.1 Kmpl
Not Available

Wheels Type
Not Available
Steel with Cover
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut,Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Torsion Beam Axle,Coil Spring
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.1
Not Available
Tyre Size
175/65 R15
195/65 R15
Wheel Size
Not Available
15
Alloy Wheel Size
15
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Radial
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Additional Interior Features
Advanced Multi-Information Combination Meter with LCD Display & Blue Blacklight,Eco Assist System with Ambient Rings on Combimeter,Average Fuel Consumption Display,Instantaneous Fuel Economy Display,Cruising Range,Dual Tripmeter,Illumination Light Adjsuter Dial,Shift position indicator,Glossy Silver Inside Door Handle,Front Console Garnish with Satin Silver Finish,Steering Wheel Satin Silver Garnish,Front Centre Panel with Premium Gloss Black Finish,Chrome Finish on AC Vents,Silver Finish on Combination Meter,Silver Finish Door Ornament,Soft Touch Pad Dashboard(Assistant Side),Chrome Ring on Steering Wheel Controls,Premium Beige Fabric Seat,Premium Beige Fabric Door Lining Insert, Cargo Light
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
4.2
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
No
Upholstery
Not Available
Semi-Leatherette
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
No
Air Conditioner
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Not Available
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
354 Liters
216 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
Advanced LED Headlamps(Inline Shell) with DRL,Premium LED Tail lamps,Signature Rear LED Wing Lights,Advanced LED Front Fog Lamps,Front Grille High Gloss Black with Chrome Upper & Lower Accents,Rear License Chrome Garnish,R15 Sparkle Silver Alloy wheels,Chrome Outer Door Handle,Body Coloured Outside Rear View Mirrors,Black Sash Tape on B-Pillar,LED High Mount Stop Lamp
Not Available
ORVM
Not Available
Powered
Boot Opening
Not Available
Manual
LED DRLs
Not Available
No
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Not Available
No
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Not Available
No
Outside Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fin
LED Headlamps
Not Available
No
Length*Width*Height
3989*1694*1544 mm3
4540*1800*1708 mm3
Wheelbase
2530 mm
2780 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Electric Sunroof with One-Touch Open/Close Function and Auto Reverse,One-Push Start/Stop Button with White & Red Illumination,Honda Smart Key System with Keyless Remote,Auto AC with Touchscreen Control Panel,Dust & Pollen Filter,Rear Parcel Shelf,Interior Light,Map Light,Driver & Assistant Side Vanity Mirror,Footrest,Grab Rail (x3), Steering Mounted Hands-Free Telephone Controls
Not Available
USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
17.7cm Advanced Display Audio with Capacitive Touchscreen,Weblink, MP3, iPod, USB-In Ports(2)
Not Available
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
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
4
4
Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless
Bluetooth
Not Available
Yes
USB Ports
Not Available
Yes
No of Tweeter
Not Available
2
Power Windows
Not Available
Front & Rear
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
Not Available
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
7 Inch
8 inch
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Yes
Not Available
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
Not Available
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
No
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
Not Available
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
No
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Crash Sensor
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
No
Safety Airbags
Not Available
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain
Exterior Camera
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
6
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Not Available
No of Airbags
2
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Advanced Compatibility Engineering(ACE) Body Structure,Multi View Rear Camera with Guidelines,Key Off Reminder,Horn Type(Dual), Driver and Front Passenger Seatbelt Reminder
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)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
No
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Flip Key
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
No
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
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
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

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
No
SOS Button
Not Available
No
RSA
Not Available
No
Live Location
Not Available
No
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
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
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
No

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.
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Honda Jazz Vs Kia Carens FAQs

Which car is best between Honda Jazz vs Kia Carens?
As per the users experiences Honda Jazz is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for safety in your car. But Kia Carens is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance. On the basis of performance, comfort and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Honda Jazz vs Kia Carens?
The Honda Jazz is cheaper than Kia Carens by ₹74,100.
Which car offers better performance Honda Jazz vs Kia Carens?
For the ZX CVT version, 1199 cc Petrol engine of Jazz produces 88.50bhp@6000rpm of power and 110Nm@4800rpm 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 in terms of performance both are same.

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