Kia Carens vs Nissan Magnite

Kia Carens Price starts at Rs. 10.51 Lakh which is Rs. 4.52 Lakh costlier than base model of Nissan Magnite priced at Rs. 5.99 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Carens (Diesel Model) is 21 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Nissan Magnite (Petrol Model) is 19.7 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Carens (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Nissan Magnite (Top Model) is powered by 999 cc engine.

Carens vs Magnite

Key Highlights Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STRMagnite Tekna Plus Turbo CVT
Engine Type CRDi VGT 1.0 HRA0 TURBO
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 99bhp@5000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) ... 17.9 Kmpl
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Basic Info Kia Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STRNissan Magnite Tekna Plus Turbo CVTRenault Kiger RXE
Rating
128 reviews
4 reviews
165 reviews
Brand Name Kia Nissan Renault
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 19.93 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 11.50 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 5.99 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 999 cc 999 cc
Body Type MUV SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 99bhp@5000rpm 71bhp@6250rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed CVT 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Carens Colors
Nissan Magnite Colors
Renault Kiger Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) ... 17.9 Kmpl 19.17 Kmpl
Tyre Size 205/65 R16 195/60 R16 195/60
Boot Space 210 Liters 336 Liters 405 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes No
Cruise Control Yes Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 38,571 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 22,246 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,607 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost
Rs. 16,837 / 5 years
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Insurance Rs. 86,136 Carens Insurance Rs. 48,207 Magnite Insurance Rs. 28,927 Kiger Insurance
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Engine Type
CRDi VGT
1.0 HRA0 TURBO
1.0L Energy
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
999 cc
999 cc
Max Power
114.41bhp@4000rpm
99bhp@5000rpm
71bhp@6250rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
152Nm@2200-4400rpm
96Nm@3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
CVT
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
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Fuel Supply System
CRDi
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MPFi
Kerb Weight
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1103 Kg
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Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
NORMAL|ECO|SPORT
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
40 Liters
40 Liters
Top Speed
174 Km/h
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Mileage (ARAI)
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17.9 Kmpl
19.17 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
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15 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
16 kmpl
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17 kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
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5 m
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Tyre Size
205/65 R16
195/60 R16
195/60
Wheel Size
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Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless Radial
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
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Ventilated Seats
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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
Interior Ambience - Stylish Black,Bolder Honeycomb Grille with Dual Tone Finish,Door Armrest with Fabric Cushion,Body Coloured Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM),leatherette Wrapped Dashboard with Gloss Black Finisher,,Premium Door Fabric Insert with Double Stitching,Electronic Bezel-Less Auto Dimming IRVM,Eco Scoring & Eco Coaching,Rear Parcel Tray,Plasma Cluster Ioniser,Brownish Orange Leatherette Wrapped Dashboard,Brownish Orange Leatherette Door Insert,Premium MODURE Leatherette Quilted Seats with Heat Guard Tech,Front Armrest with Storage and Brownish Orange Leatherette Wrapping,Continuous Multi Colour Ambient Light with Memory Functio
Muted melange seat upholstery,8.9 cm LED instrument cluster
Rear Seat Headrest
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4
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Digital Cluster
Air Conditioner
Ambient Light Colour
64
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Seating Capacity
6
5
5
Doors
5
5
5
Boot Space
210 Liters
336 Liters
405 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
Chrome Finish Outside Door Handles,Bold New Skid Plates,Dual Horn,3D Honeycomb Gradient LED Tail Lamp,Premium Chrome Belt-line
C-shaped signature LED tail lamps,3-spoke steering wheel,Mystery black ORVMs,Sporty rear spoiler,Satin silver roof rails,Mystery black front fender accentuator
Rain Sensing Wiper
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Trunk Light
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Rear Spoiler
Roof Rails
Length*Width*Height
4540*1800*1708 mm3
3994*1758*1572 mm3
3991*1750*1605 mm3
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2500 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
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205 mm
205 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
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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
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PM2.5 clean air filter (advanced atmospheric particulate filter),Dual tone hor
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
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Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
With Storage
Luggage Hook and Net
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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
3D sound by ARKAMYS
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Smart Entry
...
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Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
Not Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
...
...
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
...
...
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
...
...
Drive Modes
3
...
...
No of Speakers
8
4
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Rear Entertainment System
...
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
...
Front
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
Bench Folding
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
...
...
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
Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
...
...
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear 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
360 View Camera
...
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
6
2
Brake Assist (BA)
...
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Vehicle Stability Management, High Mount Stop Lamp with Emergency Stop Signal
3 Point Seat-Belt for All Seats,VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control),Walk Away Lock
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Child Safety Lock
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Automatic Emergency Braking
...
...
Forward Collision Warning
...
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Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
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...
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Keep Assist
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Driver Attention Warning
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Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
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Adaptive High Beam Assist
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Oncoming Lane Mitigation
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Speed Assist System
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Traffic Sign Recognition
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Lane Departure Prevention Assist
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Road Depature Mitigation System
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Adaptive Cruise Control
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
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Over the Air (OTA) Updates
...
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Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
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SOS Button
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RSA
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Live Location
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Remote Immobiliser
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Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
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Remote Vehicle Status Check
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Navigation With Live Traffic
...
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Send Poi To Vehicle From App
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Live Weather
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ECall And ICall
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Save Route Place
...
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Over Speeding Alert
...
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Remote Ac On Off
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Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
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Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Carens
  • Distinctive looks
  • great presence
  • plenty of practical touches
  • comprehensive powertrain options and an attractive price point
Nissan Magnite
  • Improved safety with 6-airbags standard
  • Turbo petrol engine
  • Lots of features
  • Spacious and good looking cabin
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.
Nissan Magnite
  • Interior build quality is still not great
  • CVT Not as smooth as expected
  • Missing a sunroof and connected car technology
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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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Carens Vs Magnite Vs Renault Kiger FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Carens vs Nissan Magnite?
Nissan Magnite is better on the grounds of performance, maintenance and safety. On the basis of mileage, comfort and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Kia Carens vs Nissan Magnite?
The Nissan Magnite is cheaper than Kia Carens by Rs. 8.43 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Carens vs Nissan Magnite?
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 Tekna Plus Turbo CVT version, 999 cc Petrol engine of Magnite produces 99bhp@5000rpm of power and 152Nm@2200-4400rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Carens has better performance.

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