Kia Carens vs Mahindra XUV500

Last Updated: August 8, 2026

Kia Carens price starts at Rs. 11.02 Lakh, which is Rs. 9.05 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra XUV500, priced at Rs. 20.07 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Carens offers a claimed 15.58 kmpl, while the XUV500 delivers 15.1 kmpl. On the performance front, the Carens uses a 1497cc engine producing 113.42bhp@6300rpm and the XUV500 a 2179cc engine producing 152.87bhp@3750rpm. If you're deciding between the Carens and XUV500, the Carens is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the XUV500 stands out for performance.

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Carens vs XUV500 Comparison Summary

Specification Kia CarensMahindra XUV500
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.02 LakhRs. 20.07 Lakh
Mileage 15.58 kmpl15.1 kmpl
Engine 1497 cc2179 cc
Max power 113.42bhp@6300rpm152.87bhp@3750rpm
Top speed 174 Km/hNot Available

Carens vs XUV500 Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Carens Premium OptMahindra XUV500 W11 Option AT
Rating
140 reviews
220 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.02 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 20.07 Lakh
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 2179 cc
Body Type MUV SUV,Compact_Suv,CrossoverAll SUV Cars
Max Power 113.42bhp@6300rpm 152.87bhp@3750rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 6 Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Carens Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 15.58 kmpl 15.1 Kmpl
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 235/60 R18
Boot Space 216 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control No Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 21,316 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Servicing Cost
Rs. 16,837 / 5 years
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 53,308 Carens Insurance Not Available
Brochure
Download Brochure
N/A

Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1497 cc
Not Available
Engine Type
Smartstream
mHawk155 Diesel Engine
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
2179 cc
Max Power
113.42bhp@6300rpm
152.87bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque
144Nm@4500rpm
360Nm@1750-2800rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
6 Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Valve Configuration
Not Available
DOHC
Paddle Shift
No
No
Fuel Supply System
Di
Direct Injection
Turbo Charger
No
Yes
Drive Mode Types
No
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
No
Fast Charging
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
70 Liters
Top Speed
174 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
15.58 kmpl
15.1 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
12.6 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
15.58 kmpl
Not Available

Suspension Front
Not Available
McPherson Strut with Anti-Roll Bar Independent Suspensio
Suspension Rear
6
Multilink with Anti-Roll Bar Independent Suspensio
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.6 metres
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
235/60 R18
Wheel Size
15
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size
Not Available
R18
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless Tyres

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
No
Ventilated Seats
No
No
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
DIS in-built in Infortainment System, Soft Touch Leather on Dashboard and Door Trims, Premium Tan & Black Interiors, Illuminated Scuff Plates,Glove Box with Laptop Holder
Digital Cluster Size
4.2
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
No
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Not Available
Leather Seats
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
7
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
216 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
No
Yes
Trunk Opener
Not Available
Remote
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Static Bending Headlamps, Glass Embedded Antenna,Tinted Solar-Reflecting Glasses, Chrome Tailgate Applique, Chrome Door Sill Cladding, Chrome Foglamp Bezel, Piano Black Central Bezel, Sport Aluminium Pedals, Icy-Blue Lounge Lighting, Twin Exhausts
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
Not Available
Wheel Covers
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Powered
Not Available
Boot Opening
Electronic
Not Available
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
No
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
LED Taillights
No
Not Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Side Stepper
No
Not Available
Chrome Grille
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Not Available
Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Trunk Light
No
No
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
No
Roof Rails
No
Yes
LED Headlamps
No
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4540*1800*1708 mm3
4585*1890*1785 mm3
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
200 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
Not Available
18cm (7") colour touch screen infotainment display with GPS, USB (audio / video), Bluetooth audio, handsfree call, ipod connectivity & picture viewer, configurable wall paper, Android Auto*, Connected Apps, Tweeters on Dashboard, DIS in-built in infotainment system, E-Manual
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Intelligent Light Sensing Headlamps, E-Manual, Inbuilt Compass, Electronic Steering Lock, Reverse Parking Camera with Dynamic Assist, Advanced Intellipark, Puddle Lamps, Entry Assist Lamp, Camping Lamp,8-Way Adjustable Driver's Seat
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
No
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
No
Rear Curtain
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
No
Battery Saver
Not Available
No
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Smart Phone Wireless Charger with (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay), BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers
Connected Apps, Arkamys Sound, Voice Commands & Sms read out, Mahindra Blue Sense App, Smart Watch Connectivity
Smart Entry
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Full
Drive Modes
Not Available
No
Internal Storage
Not Available
No
No of Speakers
4
4
Rear Entertainment System
No
No
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Smart Phone Wireless Charger with (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay), BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers
Not Available
No of Tweeter
2
Not Available
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
No
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Rear Folding Table
No
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
No
Yes
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
8 inch
Not Available
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Not Available
Yes
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
Not Available
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
No
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
No
Not Available
Dual Trip Meter
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
No
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice assisted sunroof
No
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
No
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
DVD Playback
Not Available
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
No
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
No
Yes
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Moon Roof
Not Available
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
No
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
No
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
No
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
No
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
No
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
No
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Not Available
Yes
No of Airbags
6
Not Available
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
No
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Not Available
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
No
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Vehicle Stability Management, High Mount Stop Lamp with Emergency Stop Signal
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
3 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
No
Yes
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

Automatic Emergency Braking
No
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
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
No
Not Available
Speed Assist System
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
No
Not Available
Road Depature Mitigation System
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
No
Not Available
SOS Button
No
Not Available
RSA
No
Not Available
Live Location
No
Not Available
Remote Immobiliser
No
Not Available
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
No
Not Available
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
No
Not Available
Live Weather
No
Not Available
ECall And ICall
No
Not Available
Save Route Place
No
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
No
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
No
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Carens
  • Distinctive looks
  • Great presence
  • Plenty of practical touches
  • Comprehensive powertrain options and an attractive price point
Mahindra XUV500
  • All variants are feature rich. Thanks to its large dimensions and muscular design it has a lot of road presence.
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
Mahindra XUV500
  • Interior fit and finish isn’t the best. Third-row is cramped and with all seats up there is barely any luggage room left.
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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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Kia Carens Vs Mahindra XUV500 FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Carens vs Mahindra XUV500?
As per the users experiences Kia Carens is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, comfort and maintenance in your car. But Mahindra XUV500 is better on the grounds of performance, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Kia Carens vs Mahindra XUV500?
The Kia Carens is cheaper than Mahindra XUV500 by ₹9.05 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Carens vs Mahindra XUV500?
For the Premium Opt version, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Carens produces 113.42bhp@6300rpm of power and 144Nm@4500rpm of torque. Whereas for the W11 Option AT version, 2179 cc Diesel engine of XUV500 produces 152.87bhp@3750rpm of power and 360Nm@1750-2800rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Carens has better performance.

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