Kia Carens Clavis vs Mahindra Thar

Last Updated: August 29, 2026

Mahindra Thar price starts at Rs. 18.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.67 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kia Carens Clavis, priced at Rs. 21.67 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Carens Clavis offers a claimed 16.66 kmpl, while the Thar delivers 11 kmpl. On the performance front, the Carens Clavis uses a 1482cc engine producing 157.57bhp@5500rpm and the Thar a 2184cc engine producing 130bhp@3750rpm. If you're deciding between the Carens Clavis and Thar, the Carens Clavis is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Thar stands out for affordability.

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Carens Clavis vs Thar Comparison Summary

Specification Kia Carens ClavisMahindra Thar
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 21.67 LakhRs. 18.00 Lakh
Mileage 16.66 kmpl11 kmpl
Engine 1482 cc2184 cc
Max power 157.57bhp@5500rpm130bhp@3750rpm

Carens Clavis vs Thar Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Carens Clavis X-Line Turbo DCTMahindra Thar LXT 4WD Diesel AT
Rating
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Brand Name Kia Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 21.67 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 18.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1482 cc 2184 cc
Body Type MUV,SUV SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 157.57bhp@5500rpm 130bhp@3750rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 7-Speed DCT 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD 4WD
Colors
Kia Carens Clavis Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 16.66 Kmpl 11 kmpl
Tyre Size 215/ 55 R17 255/65 R18
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 41,918 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 34,810 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Carens Clavis Insurance Thar Insurance
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Displacement
1482 cc
2184 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi
mHawk 130 CRDe
Engine Displacement
1482 cc
2184 cc
Max Power
157.57bhp@5500rpm
130bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque
253Nm@3500rpm
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
GDi
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
57 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
16.66 Kmpl
11 kmpl
Mileage (City)
Not Available
9 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
11 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
17
18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
17
18
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
Not Available
2
Suspension Rear
6
3
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Hydraulic
Tyre Size
215/ 55 R17
255/65 R18
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless All-Terrai

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
12.25
4.2 inch
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Sami(Coloured)
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
4
Doors
5
3

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered
Boot Opening
Manual
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Side Stepper
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fi
Fender-mounted
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4550*1800*1708 mm3
3985*1820*1855 mm3
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
226 mm
No. Of Doors
5
3

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass Holder
Adventure Statistics Gen II, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential,Mechanical Locking Differential
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers
wireless android auto play
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
3
Not Available
No of Speakers
5
4
Adjustable Steering
4
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Sunglass Holder
Adventure Statistics Gen II, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential,Mechanical Locking Differential
No of Tweeter
2
2
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
12.25 inch
10.24 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
Yes
No
Folding Rear Seat
2nd Row 60:40 Split
50:50 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
2
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold | Blind View Monitor on Cluster
Roll Cage
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
4 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
4 Star
Lane Watch Camera
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
No

Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available

Inbuilt Apps
Kia Connect
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Carens Clavis
  • Smart design looks clean and distinctive.
  • Enough cabin space for 6-7 average sized adults.
  • Super practical interior with plenty of storage spaces.
  • Loaded with features like a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, BOSE music system, 12.25-inch touchscreen etc.
  • The strong safety package includes 6 airbags, front and rear parking sensors, ADAS and more!
  • Good ride comfort and bump absorption over bad roads.
  • Wide range of engine and transmission options to choose from.
Kia Carens Clavis
  • Non-turbo petrol engine doesn’t get an automatic transmission option.
  • Diesel unavailable in the top-end variant. Diesel automatic restricted to the mid-range HTK+ only!
  • ADAS offered only with the top-end turbo-petrol automatic.
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Kia Carens Clavis Vs Mahindra Thar FAQs

Which car is cheaper Kia Carens Clavis vs Mahindra Thar?
The Mahindra Thar is cheaper than Kia Carens Clavis by ₹3.67 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Carens Clavis vs Mahindra Thar?
For the X-Line Turbo DCT version, 1482 cc Petrol engine of Carens Clavis produces 157.57bhp@5500rpm of power and 253Nm@3500rpm of torque. Whereas for the LXT 4WD Diesel AT version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 130bhp@3750rpm of power and 300Nm@1600-2800rpm of torque

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