Kia Carens Clavis vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Last Updated: August 9, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga price starts at Rs. 8.85 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.42 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kia Carens Clavis, priced at Rs. 11.27 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Carens Clavis offers a claimed 15.34 kmpl, while the Ertiga delivers 20.51 kmpl. On the performance front, the Carens Clavis uses a 1497cc engine producing 113bhp@6300rpm and the Ertiga a 1462cc engine producing 101.64bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Carens Clavis and Ertiga, the Ertiga is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Carens Clavis stands out for performance.

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Carens Clavis vs Ertiga Comparison Summary

Specification Kia Carens ClavisMaruti Suzuki Ertiga
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.27 LakhRs. 8.85 Lakh
Mileage 15.34 kmpl20.51 kmpl
Engine 1497 cc1462 cc
Max power 113bhp@6300rpm101.64bhp@6000rpm

Carens Clavis vs Ertiga Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Carens Clavis HTEMaruti Ertiga Lxi
Rating
1 review
197 reviews
Brand Name Kia Maruti
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.27 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 8.85 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 1462 cc
Body Type MUV,SUV MUV
Max Power 113bhp@6300rpm 101.64bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed MT 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Carens Clavis Colors
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 15.34 Kmpl 20.51 Kmpl
Tyre Size 195/ 65 R15 185/65 R15
Boot Space Not Available 209 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No No
Cruise Control No No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 21,799 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 17,120 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 26,088 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 54,228 Carens Clavis Insurance Rs. 45,325 Ertiga Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1497 cc
1462 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G1.5
K15C Smart Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1462 cc
Max Power
113bhp@6300rpm
101.64bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
143.8Nm@4500rpm
139Nm@4300rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed MT
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
No
Fuel Supply System
DPFi
Not Available
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1150-1205 Kg
Turbo Charger
No
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
45 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
15.34 Kmpl
20.51 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
15
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
15
Not Available
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.2 m
Tyre Size
195/ 65 R15
185/65 R15
Wheel Size
Not Available
15
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless, Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
4.2
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
No
Yes
Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Semi
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
No
Not Available
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
209 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Yes
ORVM
Manual
Not Available
Boot Opening
Manual
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
No
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
No
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Grille
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
No
Trunk Light
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Pole Type
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
No
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4550*1800*1708 mm3
4395*1735*1690 mm3
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2740 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass Holder
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
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
Not Available
Additional Features
Sunglass Holder
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
No
No
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
No
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
No
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
No
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
No
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
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
No
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
No
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
No
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
No
Not Available
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
No
No
AM/FM Radio
No
No
Touch-screen Display
No
No
Speakers Front
Not Available
No
Speakers Rear
Not Available
No
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
No
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Blind Spot Monitor
No
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
No
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
No
Anti Theft Device
Yes
No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
No
No
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
No
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Suzuki Heartect Platform
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
1 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
2 Star
Lane Watch Camera
No
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
No
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
No
No
Rear Camera
No
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

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
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
No
SOS Button
No
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Not Available
No
Live Location
No
No
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
Not Available
ECall And ICall
No
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
No
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
No
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
No
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
No
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
No
Not Available

grossWeight
Not Available
1760 kg

Warranty Time
Not Available
2 Years
Warranty Distance
Not Available
40000 Kms

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.
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
  • Looks better
  • Four airbags in the top-end variant
  • 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters
  • CNG is available with more features
  • Claimed efficiency gets a slight boost
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.
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
  • Not much change to the exterior
  • Power numbers have dropped slightly
  • Prices have jumped up
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is a better option: Maruti Ertiga or Maruti XL6?
  • The Ertiga is still one of the most sensible family cars to buy on a budget. It is a very comfortable 7-seater family car with high fuel efficiency. On the other hand, the updates to the XL6 make it a better family MPV. Especially the added safety and convenience features are a welcome addition. The redesigned front face packs more attitude and offers a better road presence with new safety and premium features are a welcome addition. 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. What is the difference between Ertiga ZXI and Ertiga ZXI Plus?
  • Reverse Camera is only for ZXI Plus model
  • Ertiga ZXI and ZXI Plus come with almost the same features, only one feature is different which is Cruise Control over the ZXI variant.

Kia Carens Clavis Vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga FAQs

Which car is cheaper Kia Carens Clavis vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga?
The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is cheaper than Kia Carens Clavis by ₹2.42 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Kia Carens Clavis vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga?
The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga delivers better mileage 20.51 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Kia Carens Clavis vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga?
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 Lxi version, 1462 cc Petrol engine of Ertiga produces 101.64bhp@6000rpm of power and 139Nm@4300rpm of torque

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