Kia Carens vs Mini Countryman Electric

Last Updated: August 30, 2026

Kia Carens price starts at Rs. 10.60 Lakh, which is Rs. 50.10 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mini Countryman Electric, priced at Rs. 60.70 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Countryman Electric offers a claimed 462 km/charge. On the performance front, the Carens uses a 1493cc engine producing 114.41bhp@4000rpm and the Countryman Electric a 66.4kWh battery producing 313bhp. If you're deciding between the Carens and Countryman Electric, the Carens is the better pick for affordability.

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Carens vs Countryman Electric Comparison Summary

Specification Kia CarensMini Countryman Electric
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 10.60 LakhRs. 60.70 Lakh
Mileage / Range Not Available462 km/charge
Engine / Battery 1493 cc66.4 kWh
Max power / Motor 114.41bhp@4000rpm313bhp
Top speed 174 Km/hNot Available

Carens vs Countryman Electric Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Carens Premium Opt DieselMINI Countryman Electric Favoured Pack
Rating
140 reviews
2 reviews
Brand Name Kia MINI
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 12.88 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 60.70 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc Not Available
Body Type MUV SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 313bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 Not Available
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed Not Available
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Carens Colors
MINI Countryman Electric Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Electric(Battery)
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 175/65 R15
Boot Space 216 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control No Yes
Airbags 6 Driver and Passenger
EMI Not Available
Rs. 1,17,421 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost
Rs. 16,837 / 5 years
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 60,153 Carens Insurance Countryman Electric Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1493 cc
Not Available
Engine Type
CRDi VGT
Not Available
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
66.4 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power
114.41bhp@4000rpm
313bhp
Range
Not Available
462 km/charge
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
494Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
Not Available
No Of Cylinders
4
Not Available
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
Not Available
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Drive Mode Types
No
Not Available
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
30Min-130kW

Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric(Battery)
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
174 Km/h
Not Available

Suspension Rear
6
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Not Available
Brakes Rear
Disc
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
175/65 R15
Wheel Size
15
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial

Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
4.2
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
No
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Semi-Leatherette
Leather
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
216 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Powered
Not Available
Boot Opening
Manual
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
No
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
LED Taillights
No
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
LED Headlamps
No
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4540*1800*1708 mm3
4445*2069*1635 mm3
Wheelbase
2780 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
All
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
Yes
Android Auto
2
Yes
Apple CarPlay
2
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
No of Tweeter
2
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
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
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
No
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
8 inch
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
No
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rear Touchscreen
No
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice assisted sunroof
No
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
No
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
No
Yes
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
6
Driver and Passenger
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
2
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Vehicle Stability Management
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
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
3
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
3

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

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
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
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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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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