Kia Carens vs Tata Safari

Last Updated: November 4, 2026

Kia Carens price starts at Rs. 11.12 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.28 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Tata Safari, priced at Rs. 13.40 Lakh. On the performance front, the Carens uses a 1497cc engine producing 113bhp@6300rpm and the Safari a 1498cc engine producing 167.62bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the Carens and Safari, the Carens is the better pick for affordability, while the Safari stands out for performance.

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Carens vs Safari Comparison Summary

Specification Kia CarensTata Safari
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.12 LakhRs. 13.40 Lakh
Engine 1497 cc1498 cc
Max power 113bhp@6300rpm167.62bhp@5000rpm
Top speed 174 Km/hNot Available

Carens vs Safari Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Carens Premium OptTata Safari Petrol Smart
Rating
142 reviews
70 reviews
Brand Name Kia Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.12 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 13.40 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 1498 cc
Body Type MUV SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 113bhp@6300rpm 167.62bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Carens Colors
Tata Safari Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 235/65/R17
Boot Space 216 Liters 680 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control No No
Airbags 6 Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 21,509 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 25,921 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost
Rs. 16,837 / 5 years
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 53,676 Carens Insurance Rs. 62,070 Safari Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1497 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream
HYPERION 1.5L
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
113bhp@6300rpm
167.62bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
143.8Nm@4500rpm
280Nm@1750-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
No
Turbo Charger
No
Yes
Drive Mode Types
No
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
50 Liters
Top Speed
174 Km/h
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
17
Wheels Type
Steel with Cover
Not Available
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
235/65/R17
Wheel Size
15
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

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

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Powered
Powered
Boot Opening
Manual
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
No
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
No
No
LED Taillights
No
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
No
No
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
No
No
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Pole Type
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
No
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4540*1800*1708 mm3
4668*1922*1795 mm3
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2741 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
No
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
No
Yes
Massage Seats
No
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
No
No
One Touch Operating Power Windows
No
No
Autonomous Parking
No
Not Available
Drive Modes
No
No
No of Speakers
4
No
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Wireless
No
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
No of Tweeter
2
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
No
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Folding Table
No
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
No
No
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
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
8 inch
no inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
2nd Row 60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
No
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
No
No
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
No
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
No
Memory Function Seats
No
No
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
No
No
Voice Commands
Yes
No
Powered Seats
No
No
Push Ignition
No
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
No
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Safety Airbags
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain
Not Available
Exterior Camera
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Airbags
6
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
No
Advance Safety Features
Vehicle Stability Management
Roll Over Mitigation
Global NCAP Safety Rating
3 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
No
No
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Flip Key
No
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
No
Rear Camera
Not Available
No
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
No
No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
No
No
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Lane Keep Assist
No
No
Driver Attention Warning
No
No
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
No
Not Available
Speed Assist System
No
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
No
Not Available
Road Depature Mitigation System
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
No
No
SOS Button
No
No
RSA
No
No
Live Location
No
No
Remote Immobiliser
No
No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
No
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
No
Navigation With Live Traffic
No
No
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
No
Not Available
Live Weather
No
No
ECall And ICall
No
No
Save Route Place
No
No
Over Speeding Alert
No
No
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
No
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
Tata Safari
  • Big on size and road presence
  • Can seat 7 people comfortably
  • Updated interiors have good quality and better finish
  • Better infotainment experience with twin screens
  • Advanced driver assistance system (ADAS)
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
Tata Safari
  • Diesel engine sounds gruff
  • No petrol or all-wheel drive option

Is Kia Carens Better Than Tata Safari?

52% users have chosen Kia Carens over Tata Safari in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 376 users have also rated Kia Carens and Tata Safari 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 comfort and features in your car. But Tata Safari is better on the grounds of maintenance and safety. On the basis of mileage and performance user have rated both the cars equally.
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 Carens Safari
Mileage 4.2 4.2
Performance 4.4 4.3
Comfort 4.6 4.4
Maintenance 4.0 4.3
Safety 4.2 4.6
Features 4.5 4.2
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Kia Carens Comparison with Similar Cars

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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 Tata Safari FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Carens vs Tata Safari?
As per the users experiences Kia Carens is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and features in your car. But Tata Safari is better on the grounds of maintenance and safety. On the basis of mileage and performance user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Kia Carens vs Tata Safari?
The Kia Carens is cheaper than Tata Safari by ₹2.28 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Carens vs Tata Safari?
For the Premium Opt version, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Carens produces 113bhp@6300rpm of power and 143.8Nm@4500rpm of torque. Whereas for the Petrol Smart version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Safari produces 167.62bhp@5000rpm of power and 280Nm@1750-3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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