Kia Carens vs Tesla Roadster

Last Updated: October 21, 2026

Kia Carens price starts at Rs. 10.60 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.40 Crore cheaper than the base variant of Tesla Roadster, priced at Rs. 2.50 Crore. If you're deciding between the Carens and Roadster, the Carens is the better pick for affordability.

Carens vs Roadster Comparison Summary

Specification	Kia Carens	Tesla Roadster
Ex-showroom price (base)	Rs. 10.60 Lakh	Rs. 2.50 Crore
Engine / Battery	1493 cc	Not Available
Max power / Motor	114bhp@4000rpm	Not Available
Top speed	174 Km/h	Not Available

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Kia Carens
Premium Opt Diesel

Rs. 12.98 Lakh

Diglipur prices to be revealed later. Hence price of Delhi are shown.

EMI - Rs. 25,107 View October Offers
Tesla Roadster
Thrust

Rs. 2.50 Crore EMI - Rs. 4.84 Lakh View October Offers

Carens vs Roadster Key Highlights

Basic Info	Kia Carens Premium Opt Diesel	Tesla Roadster Thrust
Rating	142 reviews	1 review
Brand Name	Kia	Tesla
Ex-Showroom Price	Rs. 12.98 Lakh Check On Road Price	Rs. 2.50 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement	1493 cc	Not Available
Body Type	MUV	Coupe
Max Power	114bhp@4000rpm	Not Available
No Of Cylinders	4	Not Available
Transmission	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	Not Available
Drive Type	FWD	Not Available
Colors	Kia Carens Colors	Tesla Roadster Colors
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric(Battery)
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	Not Available
Boot Space	216 Liters	Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control	Yes	Not Available
Cruise Control	No	Not Available
Airbags	6	Not Available
EMI	Not Available	Rs. 4,84,096 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost	Rs. 16,837 / 5 years	Not Available
Insurance	Rs. 60,521 Carens Insurance	Roadster Insurance
Brochure	Download Brochure	N/A

Engine/Motor

Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Not Available
Displacement	1493 cc	Not Available
Engine Type	CRDi VGT	Not Available
Engine Displacement	1493 cc	Not Available
Max Power	114bhp@4000rpm	Not Available
Max Torque	250Nm@1500-2750rpm	Not Available
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	Not Available
Paddle Shift	No	Not Available
Turbo Charger	Yes	Not Available
Regenerative Braking	Not Available	No
Drive Mode Types	No	Not Available
Mild Hybrid	Not Available	No
Fast Charging	Not Available	No

Performance

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

Suspension

Wheels Type	Steel with Cover	Not Available
Suspension Front	MacPherson Strut suspension	Not Available
Suspension Rear	Rear twist beam	Not Available
Brakes Front	Disc	Not Available
Brakes Rear	Disc	Not Available
Steering Type	Electric	Not Available
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	Not Available
Wheel Size	16	Not Available
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Not Available

Interior

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

Exterior

ORVM	Powered	Not Available
Boot Opening	Manual	Not Available
LED DRLs	No	Not Available
LED Fog Lamps	No	Not Available
LED Taillights	No	Not Available
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	Not Available
Sun Roof	No	Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof	No	Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM	Yes	Not Available
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Not Available
Antenna	Shark Fin	Not Available
LED Headlamps	No	Not Available
LengthWidthHeight	454018001708 mm³	Not Available
Wheelbase	2780 mm	Not Available

Comfort

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

Safety

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror	Yes	Not Available
Hill Assist	Yes	Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	No	Not Available
Safety Airbags	Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain	Not Available
Exterior Camera	Rear View Camera	Not Available
Airbags	6	Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Not Available
No of Airbags	6	Not Available
Brake Assist (BA)	Yes	Not Available
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Not Available
Central Locking	Yes	Not Available
Advance Safety Features	Vehicle Stability Management	Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating	3 Star	Not Available
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Not Available
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating	5 Star	Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )	No	Not Available
Day Night IRVM	Yes	Not Available
Keyless Entry	Flip Key	Not Available

ADAS Feature

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

Advance Internet Feature

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.

Q. What's the differnce between Carens and Alcazar?

It's just that alcazar comes with a bigger engine of 2000cc while carens commes with a 1500cc, same one as in creta, this adds to giving more mileage in cares and also very quiet cabin, also, a small engine doesn't mean the car is laging in power..... The carens can do quite a bit of off roaring too(if you are careful enough) although what I'd miss in my carens when compared to alcazar is the projector headlamp setup that lits up the road very well ahead of your alcazar.... But on the contrary, the carens gets a halogen 50 watt setup on all its models other than the top trim where it gets an led/hid setup.... Although you could replace the halogen bulbs with an aftermarket relay an 100/120 watt bulb combo or get the osram CBI pro projector bulbs or hid bulbs from any aftermarket car accessories shop..... These were certain observations i made while buying the carens and comparing it to the alcazar in the showrooms...... Youre welcome...😁
Carens is best
Selecting the right car would depend on several factors such as your budget preference on the segment, features required, cabin space, engine options, brand preference, etc. Alcazar will feel homely if you’ve experienced the Creta’s cabin. The layout is easy to navigate and get familiar with as well. There isn’t a difference in quality, fit or finish, and it feels well-built and premium. On the other hand, The Kia Carens recently launched in the Indian market on 15 February. The surprising bit is that the Carens is larger than its cousin, the Hyundai Alcazar, in every dimension. The wheelbase is longer by 20mm, much of which has been added after the B-pillar as is made obvious by the long rear doors. This, along with a taller roofline, change the proportions subtly but surely, resulting in an MPV-like look. The 16” wheels, when compared to the 18” on the Alcazar, temper the stance too. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision for a better understanding of performance and comfort. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.

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