Kia Carens Clavis vs Mahindra Thar OG

Last Updated: September 25, 2026

Mahindra Thar OG price starts at Rs. 10.32 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.07 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kia Carens Clavis, priced at Rs. 11.39 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Carens Clavis offers a claimed 15.34 kmpl, while the Thar delivers 9 kmpl. On the performance front, the Carens Clavis uses a 1497cc engine producing 113bhp@6300rpm and the Thar a 1497cc engine producing 116.93bhp@3500rpm. If you're deciding between the Carens Clavis and Thar, the Thar is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the Carens Clavis stands out for mileage.

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Carens Clavis vs Thar Comparison Summary

Specification Kia Carens ClavisMahindra Thar OG
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.39 LakhRs. 10.32 Lakh
Mileage 15.34 kmpl9 kmpl
Engine 1497 cc1497 cc
Max power 113bhp@6300rpm116.93bhp@3500rpm

Carens Clavis vs Thar Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Carens Clavis HTEMahindra Thar OG 1.5L AXT Diesel RWD
Rating
1 review
36 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.39 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 10.32 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 1497 cc
Body Type MUV,SUV SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 113bhp@6300rpm 116.93bhp@3500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed MT 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD RWD
Colors
Kia Carens Clavis Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 15.34 Kmpl 9 kmpl
Tyre Size 195/ 65 R15 255/65 R18
Steering Mounted Audio Control No No
Cruise Control No No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front 6
EMI
Rs. 22,031 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 19,964 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 54,669 Carens Clavis Insurance Rs. 50,735 Thar Insurance
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Displacement
1497 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G1.5
D117 CRDe
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1497 cc
Max Power
113bhp@6300rpm
116.93bhp@3500rpm
Max Torque
143.8Nm@4500rpm
300Nm@1750-2500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed MT
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
DPFi
Not Available
Turbo Charger
No
Yes
Drive Mode Types
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
55 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
15.34 Kmpl
9 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
15
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
15
Not Available
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Suspension Front
Not Available
2
Suspension Rear
6
3
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
195/ 65 R15
255/65 R18
Wheel Size
Not Available
18
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless Highway Terrain

Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
4.2
4.2 inch
Rear Reading Lamp
No
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Vinyl
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Sami (Monochrome)
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
No
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
4
Doors
5
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Manual
Manual
Boot Opening
Manual
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
No
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
No
LED DRLs
No
No
LED Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Side Stepper
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
Not Available
Trunk Light
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Pole Type
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
No
No
Length*Width*Height
4550*1800*1708 mm3
3995*1870*1855 mm3
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
232 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass Holder
Brake Locking Differential
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
No
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
3
Not Available
Android Auto
No
No
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Sunglass Holder
Brake Locking Differential
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
Rear Window Washer
No
No
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
0 inch
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
2nd Row 60:40 Split
50:50 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
No
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
No
No
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Push Ignition
No
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
No
No
Touch-screen Display
No
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

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

Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
No
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
Not Available
SOS Button
No
Not Available
Live Location
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
Not Available
ECall And ICall
No
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
No
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
No
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
No
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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Which car is cheaper Kia Carens Clavis vs Mahindra Thar?
The Mahindra Thar OG is cheaper than Kia Carens Clavis by ₹1.07 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Carens Clavis vs Mahindra Thar?
For the HTE version, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Carens Clavis produces 113bhp@6300rpm of power and 143.8Nm@4500rpm of torque. Whereas for the 1.5L AXT Diesel RWD version, 1497 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 116.93bhp@3500rpm of power and 300Nm@1750-2500rpm of torque

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