Kia Carens vs MG ZS EV

MG ZS EV Price starts at Rs. 17.99 Lakh which is Rs. 7.39 Lakh costlier than base model of Kia Carens priced at Rs. 10.60 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Carens (Diesel Model) is 15.58 kmpl . In technical specifications, Kia Carens (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine. The Comparison Kia Carens Premium Opt Diesel vs MG ZS EV Essence can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Carens vs ZS EV

Key Highlights Carens Premium Opt DieselZS EV Essence
Engine Type CRDi VGT ...
Motor Power ... 129 kW
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 174.33bhp
Range ... 461 km/charge
Charging Time ... 9H | AC 7.4 kW (0-100%)
Top Speed 174 Km/h 175 Km/h

Carens vs ZS EV Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Carens Premium Opt DieselMG ZS EV Essence
Rating
140 reviews
83 reviews
Brand Name Kia MG
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 12.88 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 20.75 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc ...
Body Type MUV SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 174.33bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 ...
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 1-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Carens Colors
MG Motor ZS EV Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Electric(Battery)
Tyre Size 205/65 R16 215/55 R17
Boot Space 216 Liters 448 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control No Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI ...
Rs. 40,132 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost
Rs. 16,837 / 5 years
...
Insurance Rs. 60,153 Carens Insurance ZS EV Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
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Displacement
1493 cc
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Battery Type
...
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
CRDi VGT
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Motor Power
...
129 kW
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
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Battery Capacity
...
50.3 kWh
Motor Type
...
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power
114.41bhp@4000rpm
174.33bhp
Range
...
461 km/charge
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
280Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
Battery Warranty
...
8 Years or 150000 km
No Of Cylinders
4
...
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
1-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
...
Turbo Charger
...
Regenerative Braking
...
Regenerative Braking Levels
...
3
Drive Mode Types
...
Charging Time
...
9H | AC 7.4 kW (0-100%)
Fast Charging
...
Charging Port
...
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
...
Upto 9H 7.4 kW (0-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)
...
60 Min 50 kW (0-80%)

Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
...
8.5 Sec
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
...
Top Speed
174 Km/h
175 Km/h
Mileage (City)
12.6 kmpl
...
Mileage (Highway)
15.58 kmpl
...

Alloy Wheel Size Front
17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
17
Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
205/65 R16
215/55 R17
Wheel Size
16
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless, Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
Ventilated Seats
...
Additional Interior Features
...
Parcel Shelf
Digital Cluster Size
4.2
7
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
...
Rear Reading Lamp
Upholstery
Fabric
Leather
Digital Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Air Conditioner
Ambient Light Colour
...
Glove Box
Seating Capacity
7
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
216 Liters
448 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Rain Sensing Wiper
Wheel Covers
ORVM
Powered
...
Boot Opening
Electronic
Electronic
Chrome Garnish
...
Integrated Antenna
LED DRLs
LED Fog Lamps
...
LED Taillights
Sun Roof
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
...
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
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Side Stepper
...
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
...
Chrome Grille
...
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Trunk Light
Rear Spoiler
Antenna
Shark Fi
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
LED Headlamps
Length*Width*Height
4540*1800*1708 mm3
4323*1809*1649 mm3
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2585 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Gear Shift Indicator
...
Luggage Hook and Net
Lane Change Indicator
...
Additional Entertainment Features
Smart Phone Wireless Charger with (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay), BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
...
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
...
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
...
Drive Modes
Not Available
3
No of Speakers
4
4
Rear Entertainment System
...
Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Smart Phone Wireless Charger with (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay), BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers
Parcel Shelf
No of Tweeter
2
2
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
...
Power Windows Rear
...
Rear Window Washer
Cupholders
Front & Rear
...
Rear Window Sunblind
...
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
...
Integrated 2-Din Audio
...
Rear Folding Table
...
WiFi Connectivity
...
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Available
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Touchscreen Size
8 inch
10.11 inch
Lumbar Support
...
Wireless Phone Charging
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Touchscreen
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Rear Touch Screen Size
...
Air Quality Control
Tachometer
Rear Touchscreen
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
...
Paddle Shifters
...
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
...
Adjustable Headrest
Voice assisted sunroof
...
Voice Commands
...
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Automatic Headlamps
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
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Blind Spot Monitor
...
Hill Descent Control
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
360 View Camera
...
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Anti Theft Device
...
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Side Airbag Rear
Speed Alert
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Geo-fence Alert
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Vehicle Stability Management, High Mount Stop Lamp with Emergency Stop Signal
Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) – 3 levels,Dual Horn,Emergency Stop Signal (ESS),Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold,3 Point Seatbelt For All Passengers,PedestrianWarning System,VR Commands to Control Car functions, AC,Radio Etc,Voice Commands For Weather, Cricket, Calculator, Clock,Date/day,Horoscope, Dictionary, News & Knowledge,Live Location Sharing (with Friends & Family As A Weblink),In-Car Critical Tyre Pressure Voice Alert,Vehicle speeding Alert With Customisable Speed Limit,100% Charging Notification On i-SMART App,Low Battery Alert At Ignition On (For Both 12V And EV Battery),Preloaded Greeting Message On Entry (with customised message option),Departure "Good Bye" Message On Exit,Ecotree- CO2 Saved Data On Infotainment And i-SMART App,Bend Cruise Assistance (BCA),Traffic Jam Assist (TJA),Emergency Lane Keep (ELK),Automatic Emergency Braking-Pedestrain (AEB-P),Intellige
Global NCAP Safety Rating
3 Star
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Day Night IRVM
Keyless Entry
Passenger Airbag
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag

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
...
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance 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
...

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
...
Inbuilt Apps
...
Jio Saav
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
SOS Button
...
RSA
...
Smartwatch App
...
Live Location
Remote Immobiliser
...
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
...
Engine Start Alarm
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Digital Car Key
...
Hinglish Voice Commands
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
Live Weather
ECall And ICall
Save Route Place
...
Over Speeding Alert
Valet Mode
...
Remote Ac On Off
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Carens
  • Distinctive looks
  • Great presence
  • Plenty of practical touches
  • Comprehensive powertrain options and an attractive price point
MG ZS EV
  • Classy styling, fun to drive, plush cabin experience
  • Achievable range of 300-350km
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
MG ZS EV
  • Rear seat and boot space could have been better
  • Charging times have gone up
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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 MG Motor ZS EV FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Carens vs MG Motor ZS EV?
As per the users experiences Kia Carens is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance in your car. But MG ZS EV is better on the grounds of safety. On the basis of features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Kia Carens vs MG Motor ZS EV?
The Kia Carens is cheaper than MG ZS EV by ₹7.87 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Carens vs MG Motor ZS EV?
As per the users experiences the Kia Carens has better performance.

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