Kia Carens vs Tata Safari

Tata Safari Price starts at Rs. 15.49 Lakh which is Rs. 4.97 Lakh costlier than base model of Kia Carens priced at Rs. 10.51 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Carens (Diesel Model) is 21 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Tata Safari (Diesel Model) is 14.1 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Carens (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Tata Safari (Top Model) is powered by 1956 cc engine.

Carens vs Safari

Key Highlights Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STRSafari Accomplished Plus Dark 6S AT
Engine Type CRDi VGT Kryotec 2.0L
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 167.62bhp@3750rpm
Mileage (ARAI) ... 14.1 Kmpl
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Basic Info Kia Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STRTata Safari Accomplished Plus Dark 6S ATMG Motor Hector Plus Sharp Pro
Rating
128 reviews
64 reviews
53 reviews
Brand Name Kia Tata MG Motor
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 19.93 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 26.79 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 20.92 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 1956 cc 1451 cc
Body Type MUV SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 167.62bhp@3750rpm 141.04bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Carens Colors
Tata Safari Colors
MG Motor Hector Plus Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) ... 14.1 Kmpl 13.79 Kmpl
Tyre Size 205/65 R16 245/55/R19 215/55 R18
Boot Space 210 Liters 420 Liters ...
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 38,571 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 51,824 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 40,484 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost
Rs. 16,837 / 5 years
... ...
Insurance Rs. 86,136 Carens Insurance Rs. 1.32 Lakh Safari Insurance Rs. 89,775 Hector Plus Insurance
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Engine Type
CRDi VGT
Kryotec 2.0L
1.5L Turbocharged Intercooled
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1956 cc
1451 cc
Max Power
114.41bhp@4000rpm
167.62bhp@3750rpm
141.04bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
350Nm@1750-2500rpm
250Nm@1600-3600rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
...
...
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
NORMAL|ECO|SPORT
ECO|CITY|SPORT
Eco,Normal,Sports

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
50 Liters
60 Liters
Top Speed
174 Km/h
175 Km/h
195 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
...
14.1 Kmpl
13.79 Kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
16 kmpl
...
...

Suspension Front
2
Suspension Rear
6
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
205/65 R16
245/55/R19
215/55 R18
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless, Radial

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
Steering Wheel with Illuminated Logo, Soft Touch Dashboard with Anti-Reflective "Nappa" Grain Top Layer, Multi Mood Lights on Door Trims, Floor Console & Dashboard,Front Armrest with Cooled Storage,Air Purifier with AQI Display,Bejeweled Terrain Response Mode Selector with Display,Auto-Dimming IRVM
"Rear Metallic Scuff Plates,Front Metallic Scuff Plates,8 ColorAmbient Lighting with Voice Commands,Leatherette Door Armrest & Dashboard Insert,Inside Door Handles Finish(Chrome),FrontAnd Rear Reading Lights(LED),2nd Row Seat Recline,Vanity Mirror Illumination,Sunglasses Holder,Seat Back Pocket,Dual Tone Argil Brown & Black Interior Theme,2nd Row Seats Front & Back Slide Adjustable,3rd Row 50:50 Split Seats"
Rear Seat Headrest
...
Digital Cluster
Full
Air Conditioner
Ambient Light Colour
64
...
8
Seating Capacity
6
6
6
Doors
5
5
5
Boot Space
210 Liters
420 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
Blackstone Alloy Wheels with Aero Inserts,Front LED DRLs + Centre Position Lamp,Connected LED Tail Lamp, Dark Badging, Sequential Turn Indicators on Front & Rear LED DRL, Welcome & Goodbye Animation on Front & Rear LED DRL
Chrome Insert in Front & Rear Skid Plates,Floating LightTurn Indicators,Projector Headlamps (LED),Tail Lamps(Full+Led),LED Blade Connected Tail Lights,Chrome Finish OnWindow Beltline,ChromeFinish On Outside Door Handles,Argyle-Inspired Diamond Mesh Grille,Side Body Cladding Finish(Chrome),Intelligent Turn Indicator
Rain Sensing Wiper
Xenon Headlights
...
...
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
Roof Rails
Length*Width*Height
4540*1800*1708 mm3
4668*1922*1795 mm3
4699*1835*1760 mm3
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2741 mm
2750 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
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
3 rd Row Seats with 50:50 Split, Boss Mode, Terrain Response Modes (Normal, Rough & Wet), Gesture Controlled Powered Tailgate, Smart E-Shifter
"Sun roof Control From Touchscreen,Quiet Mode,Headunit Theme Store with Downloadable Themes,Preloaded Greeting Message On Entry (with customised message option),Remote Sun roof Open /Close,Remote Sun roof Open /Close,100+ Voice Commands to Control Sunroof, AC and More,Voice Commands to Control Ambient Lights,50+Hinglish Voice Commands,Navigation Voice Guidance in 5 Indian Languages,Navigation Group Travelling Mode,MGWeather,Park+ App to Discover and Book Parking,Smart Drive Information,Wi-Fi Connectivity (Home Wi-Fi/Mobile Hotspot),6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat,4-Way Power Adjustable Co-Driver Seat,AC Controls On The Headunit (With Auto AC),Leatherette Driver Armrest with Storage,All Windows & Sunroof Open By Remote Key,3rd Row Fast Charging USB Port,3rd Row AC with Separate Fan Speed Control"
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
With Storage
Luggage Hook and Net
...
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
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay, 250+ Native Voice Commands, Harman AudioworX Advanced with JBL Audio Modes,Connected Vehicle Technology with iRA 2.0
"Premium Sound System By Infinity,Advanced UI with Widget customization of homescreen with multiple Homepages,Customisable Widget Color with 7 color palette for homepage of Infotainment screen,Amplifier,AC & Mood Light in Car Remote Control in (i-SmartApp),MG Discover App (Restaurant, Hotels & Things to Do Search),Birthday Wish on Headunit (With Customisable Date Option),Customisable Lock Screen Wallpaper"
Smart Entry
...
...
Automatic Climate Control
Available
2 Zone
Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
...
...
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Front
...
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
...
...
Drive Modes
3
3
Not Available
No of Speakers
8
5
8
Rear Entertainment System
...
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and 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
2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
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
Front
...
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
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
...
...
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Cigarette Lighter
...
...
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Single Pane
Panoramic
Dual Pane

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Knee Airbags
...
2
...
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
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
7
6
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
Roll Over Mitigation, Corner Stability Control, Brake Disc Wiping, After Impact Braking, Panic Brake Alert, 3-Point Seatbelt with Reminder for all Seats,Electronic Park Brake with Auto Hold,Advanced ESP with Driver Doze Off Alert,Emergency Call & Breakdown Call Assist
"Trumpet Horn,Digital Bluetooth Key with Key Sharing Function,Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking,AQI Updates,Critical Tyre Pressure Voice Alert,Low Battery Alert at Ignition On,Vehicle Overspeed Alert With Customisable Speed Limit,Find My Car,Send POI to Vehicle From App,WalkAway Auto Car Lock/Approach Auto Car Unlock"
Global NCAP Safety Rating
...
5 Star
...
Child Safety Lock
...
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
...
5 Star
...
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3
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
...
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
...
In Car Remote Control App
...
...
Remote Ac On Off
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
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?

54% users have chosen Kia Carens over Tata Safari in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 340 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 performance and comfort in your car. But Tata Safari is better on the grounds of mileage, maintenance, safety and features.
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 Safari Carens
Mileage 4.2 4.3
Performance 4.4 4.3
Comfort 4.6 4.4
Maintenance 4.0 4.4
Safety 4.2 4.4
Features 4.6 4.7
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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 Safari Vs MG Motor Hector Plus 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 performance and comfort in your car. But Tata Safari is better on the grounds of mileage, maintenance, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Kia Carens vs Tata Safari?
The Kia Carens is cheaper than Tata Safari by Rs. 6.85 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Carens vs Tata Safari?
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 Accomplished Plus Dark 6S AT version, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Safari produces 167.62bhp@3750rpm of power and 350Nm@1750-2500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Carens has better performance.

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