Kia Carens vs Maruti Baleno

Kia Carens Price starts at Rs. 10.51 Lakh which is Rs. 3.85 Lakh costlier than base model of Maruti Baleno priced at Rs. 6.66 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Carens (Diesel Model) is 21 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Maruti Baleno (Petrol Model) is 22.94 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Carens (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Maruti Baleno (Top Model) is powered by 1197 cc engine. The Comparison Kia Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR vs Maruti Baleno Alpha Regal Edition can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Carens vs Baleno

Key Highlights Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STRBaleno Alpha Regal Edition
Engine Type CRDi VGT 1.2 L K Series Engine
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 88.50bhp@6000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) ... 22.35 Kmpl
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Basic Info Kia Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STRMaruti Suzuki Baleno Alpha Regal Edition
Rating
128 reviews
207 reviews
Brand Name Kia Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 19.93 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 9.83 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 1197 cc
Body Type MUV HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 88.50bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Carens Colors
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) ... 22.35 Kmpl
Tyre Size 205/65 R16 195/55 R16
Boot Space 210 Liters 318 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 38,571 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 19,032 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost
Rs. 16,837 / 5 years
Rs. 26,571 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 86,136 Carens Insurance Rs. 48,962 Baleno Insurance
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Engine Type
CRDi VGT
1.2 L K Series Engine
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1197 cc
Max Power
114.41bhp@4000rpm
88.50bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
113Nm@4400rpm
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
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
...
Kerb Weight
...
925-955 Kg
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
NORMAL|ECO|SPORT
...

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
37 Liters
Top Speed
174 Km/h
180 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
...
22.35 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
...
19 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
16 kmpl
24 kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
...
4.85 m
Tyre Size
205/65 R16
195/55 R16
Wheel Size
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

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
Rear Parcel Shelf, Front Center Sliding Armrest, Front Footwell lamp, MID (TFT Color Display), leatherette wrapped steering wheel, Suzuki Connect Trips and Driving Behaviour(Trip Summary, Driving Behaviour, Share Trip History, Area Guidance, Vehicle location Sharing)
Digital Cluster
Air Conditioner
Ambient Light Colour
64
...
Seating Capacity
6
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
210 Liters
318 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
Body coloured bumpers & ORVMs, NEXWave grille with chrome finish, Back door chrome garnish, Chrome plated door handles, UV cut glasses, Precision cut Alloy wheels, NEXTre LED DRL
Rain Sensing Wiper
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
Roof Rails
Length*Width*Height
4540*1800*1708 mm3
3990*1745*1500 mm3
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2520 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
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
fast charging USB (Both A&C type), Auto dimming IRVM, Co-Dr Vanity Lamp, Suzuki Connect Remote Functions(Door Lock/Cancel Lock, Hazard Light ON/OFF, Headlight OFF, Alarm, Immobilizer Request, Battery Health)
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
...
Gear Shift Indicator
...
Rear Curtain
...
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Battery Saver
...
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
SmartPlay Pro+, Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, Surround Sense powered by ARKAMYS
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
3
...
No of Speakers
8
4
Rear Entertainment System
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and 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
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Rear Touch Screen Size
10.1 inch
...
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
Hands Free Tailgate
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
...
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Active Noise Cancellation
...
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
Adjustable Headrest
Voice assisted sunroof
...
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
Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
...
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Cigarette Lighter
...
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Single Pane
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Knee Airbags
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
...
Hill Descent Control
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
360 View Camera
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Vehicle Stability Management, High Mount Stop Lamp with Emergency Stop Signal
3 pt ELR Seat Belts (All occupants), Seat Belt Reminder (Rear) - Lamp & Buzzer, Suzuki Connect Safety and Security(Emergency Alerts, Breakdown notification, Stolen Vehicle Notification and Tracking, Tow Away and Tracking, Geo-Fence, Time Fence, Valet Alert), Suzuki Connect Alerts and Notifications(Overspeed, Seatbelt, AC Idling, Trip (Start & End), Low Fuel (Petrol), Low Range, Dashboard View),Auto dimming IRVM
Child Safety Lock
...
Lane Watch Camera
...
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
...
Smartwatch App
...
Live Location
Remote Immobiliser
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Puc Expiry
...
Insurance Expiry
...
E Manual
...
Digital Car Key
...
Inbuilt Assistant
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Live Weather
ECall And ICall
...
Save Route Place
...
Over Speeding Alert
Tow Away Alert
...
Valet Mode
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
Remote Boot Open
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Carens
  • Distinctive looks
  • great presence
  • plenty of practical touches
  • comprehensive powertrain options and an attractive price point
Maruti Baleno
  • Spacious and practical interior
  • lost of highlight features
  • refined and fun to use petrol engine
  • comfortable ride quality.
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.
Maruti Baleno
  • AMT is jerky to use at times
  • not as sophisticated as a CVT
  • the boot loading lip is high
  • not a sharp handling car.

Is Kia Carens Better Than Maruti Baleno?

57% users have chosen Kia Carens over Maruti Baleno in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 724 users have also rated Kia Carens and Maruti Baleno on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Kia Carens is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort, safety and features in your car. But Maruti Baleno is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Baleno Carens
Mileage 4.2 4.3
Performance 4.4 4.2
Comfort 4.6 4.3
Maintenance 4.0 4.2
Safety 4.2 3.6
Features 4.6 4.3
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Kia Carens Vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Carens vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
As per the users experiences Kia Carens is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort, safety and features in your car. But Maruti Baleno is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance.
Which car is cheaper Kia Carens vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
The Maruti Baleno is cheaper than Kia Carens by Rs. 10.10 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Carens vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno?
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 Alpha Regal Edition version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Baleno produces 88.50bhp@6000rpm of power and 113Nm@4400rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Carens has better performance.

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