Kia Carens vs Mahindra Bolero Maxitruck Plus

Kia Carens Price starts at Rs. 10.51 Lakh which is Rs. 2.62 Lakh costlier than base model of Mahindra Bolero Maxitruck Plus priced at Rs. 7.89 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Carens (Diesel Model) is 21 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Mahindra Bolero Maxitruck Plus (Diesel Model) is 17.2 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Carens (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Mahindra Bolero Maxitruck Plus (Top Model) is powered by 2523 cc engine. The Comparison Kia Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR vs Mahindra Bolero Maxitruck Plus CNG PS can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Carens vs Bolero Maxitruck Plus

Key Highlights Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STRBolero Maxitruck Plus CNG PS
Engine Type CRDi VGT MSI 2500 CNG
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 67.05bhp@3200rpm
Mileage (ARAI) ... 17.2 Km/Kg
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Basic Info Kia Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STRMahindra Bolero Maxitruck Plus CNG PS
Rating
128 reviews
6 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 19.93 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 7.89 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 2523 cc
Body Type MUV Pick Up
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 67.05bhp@3200rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD RWD
Colors
Kia Carens Colors
Mahindra Bolero Maxitruck Plus Colors
Fuel Type Diesel CNG
Mileage (ARAI) ... 17.2 Km/Kg
Tyre Size 205/65 R16 195/80 R15
Boot Space 210 Liters 370 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) ... 170 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes ...
Cruise Control Yes ...
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front ...
EMI
Rs. 38,571 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 15,263 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost
Rs. 16,837 / 5 years
...
Insurance Rs. 86,136 Carens Insurance Rs. 59,649 Bolero Maxitruck Plus Insurance
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Engine Type
CRDi VGT
MSI 2500 CNG
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
2523 cc
Max Power
114.41bhp@4000rpm
67.05bhp@3200rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
178Nm@1400-2000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
...
Kerb Weight
...
1820 Kg
Turbo Charger
...
Drive Mode Types
NORMAL|ECO|SPORT
...

Fuel Type
Diesel
CNG
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
45 Liters
Top Speed
174 Km/h
80 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
...
17.2 Km/Kg
Mileage (Highway)
16 kmpl
...

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
...
5.5 m
Tyre Size
205/65 R16
195/80 R15
Wheel Size
15
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Ventilated Seats
...
Additional Interior Features
D-Cut Steering Wheel with Carens Logo, New Distinct Black High Gloss Dashboard with Spatial Print, Xclusive Two Tone Black and splendid Sage Green Interiors, Premium Head Lining, Inside Door Handle Hyper Silver Metallic Paint, Luggage Board, Leatherette Wrapped Door Trims, Rear Doors Spot Lamp with Kia Logo Projectio
Striking dashboard with matching interior-trims, Water bottle holder and document holder
Fabric Upholstery
...
Digital Cluster
...
Air Conditioner
...
Ambient Light Colour
64
...
Seating Capacity
6
2
Doors
5
2
Boot Space
210 Liters
370 Liters

Alloy Wheels
...
Additional Exterior Features
Body Colored Front & Rear Bumper, Wheel Arch and Side Moldings (black), Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Black high glossy Surround Accents, Rear Bumper Garnish - Black high glossy with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Rear Skid Plate - ABP Color, Beltline - Chrome, Black high glossy Side Door Garnish, Body Colored Outisde Door Handles, Roof Rail Black Glossy, Crown Jewel LED Headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs with integrated turn signal, Ice Cube LED Fog Lamps, Dual Tone Crystal Cut Alloys with Black gloss centre cap
Stylish wrap-around headlamps, Bold front grille, Body coloured bumpers,
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
...
Roof Rails
...
Ground Clearance (Laden)
...
170 mm
Length*Width*Height
4540*1800*1708 mm3
4855*1700*1725 mm3
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2587 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
...
Addtional Comfort Features
Power Windows (All Doors) with Switch Illumination, Umbrella Holder, 2nd Row Seat One Touch Easy Electric Tumble, Roof Flushed 2nd & 3rd Row Diffused AC Vents & 4 Stage Speed Control, Body Colored ORVMs, Easy Push Retractable Tray & Cup Holder, 2nd & 3rd Row Cup Holders with Cooling Function, Solar Glass - UV Cut, All windows auto up/down safety with Voice recognition, Auto Anti-glare (ECM) Inside Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Controls, Walk-in Lever, Dashcam With Dual Camera, Driving Rear View Monitor with butto
Power steering for easy driving in narrow city roads, Comfortable Seats, Large cargo box of 40.6 sq. ft. (3.7 sq. m) to carry more load per trip, Payload of 1150 kg for carrying heavy loads effortlessly
USB Charger
Front & Rear
...
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
...
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Additional Entertainment Features
HD Touchscreen Navigation with Next Generation Kia Connect, Smart Pure Air Purifier with Virus and Bacteria Protection, Multiple Power Sockets with 5 C-Type Ports, BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers, Wireless Charger with Cooling Functio
...
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Not Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
...
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
...
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
...
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
...
Drive Modes
3
...
No of Speakers
8
...
Rear Entertainment System
...
AC
...
Rear AC Ducts
...
Heater
...
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
...
Steering Mounted Audio Control
...
Cruise Control
...
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
...
Adjustable Driver Seat
...
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
...
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
...
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
...
Engine Start Stop Button
...
Rear ACVents
...
Multifunction Steering Wheel
...
Rear Touch Screen Size
10.1 inch
...
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
...
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
...
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
...
Adjustable Headrest
...
Voice assisted sunroof
...
Clock
...
Seat Belt Warning
...
Push Ignition
...
AM/FM Radio
...
Touch-screen Display
...
Speakers Front
...
Speakers Rear
...
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
...
Adjustable Headlamps
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
...
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
...
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Sunroof
Single Pane
...

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
...
Hill Descent Control
...
Hill Assist
...
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
...
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
...
No of Airbags
6
Brake Assist (BA)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
...
Advance Safety Features
Vehicle Stability Management, High Mount Stop Lamp with Emergency Stop Signal
Fire extinguisher (in case of emergency), Front-nose design for enhanced safety
Child Safety Lock
...
Rear Wash Wiper
...
Keyless Entry
...
Rear Defogger
...
Rear Camera
3
...

Automatic Emergency Braking
...
Forward Collision Warning
...
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
...
Lane Departure Warning
...
Lane Keep Assist
...
Driver Attention Warning
...
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
...
Adaptive High Beam Assist
...
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
...
Speed Assist System
...
Traffic Sign Recognition
...
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
...
Road Depature Mitigation System
...
Adaptive Cruise Control
...
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
...
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
SOS Button
...
RSA
...
Live Location
...
Remote Immobiliser
...
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
Live Weather
...
ECall And ICall
...
Save Route Place
...
Over Speeding Alert
...
Remote Ac On Off
...

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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Kia Carens Comparison with Similar Cars

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Recently Asked User Questions

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.
Q. Which one to choose diesel or petrol?
  • Petrol
  • Selecting the right fuel type depends on your utility and the average running of the car. If you drive less than 50km in a day then we recommend you to go with a petrol car as they are easy to maintain, have a longer life span and they cost less initially than the diesel car. On the other hand, diesel cars are preferred if the average daily run is more than 50km which makes it a feasible purchase. Diesel cars are more fuel-efficient and provide more torque, therefore, are preferred for a person who drives more than 50km. Whereas, petrol engine has a low service cost, more life span, generally have a well-controlled NVH level and are cheaper in cost than the diesel engines. 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.
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Kia Carens Vs Mahindra Bolero Maxitruck Plus FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Carens vs Mahindra Bolero Maxitruck Plus?
As per the users experiences Kia Carens is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, safety and features in your car. On the basis of maintenance user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Kia Carens vs Mahindra Bolero Maxitruck Plus?
The Mahindra Bolero Maxitruck Plus is cheaper than Kia Carens by Rs. 12.04 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Carens vs Mahindra Bolero Maxitruck Plus?
For the X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR version, 1493 cc Diesel engine of Carens produces 114.41bhp@4000rpm of power and 250Nm@1500-2750rpm of torque. Whereas for the CNG PS version, 2523 cc CNG engine of Bolero Maxitruck Plus produces 67.05bhp@3200rpm of power and 178Nm@1400-2000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Carens has better performance.

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