2024 Hyundai Alcazar Facelift Compared With Kia Carens: Which One Makes For A More Sensible Buy?

  • Sep 12, 2024
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The two share certain similarities, but have different demeanors making it interesting to compare the new facelifted Alcazar SUV with the Carens MPV

Kia Carens vs Hyundai Alcazar

Hyundai has updated its Alcazar SUV by giving it fresh design elements for the exterior, more features and an upgraded cabin. In this article, we have compared it with the Kia Carens MPV. Both the cars come from two Korean giants and have some commonalities, yet are different in many aspects. Let’s find out which of these two offers more value in terms of design, interior, features, powertrain and price: 

Hyundai Alcazar Facelift Vs Kia Carens: Price

 

Hyundai Alcazar Facelift 

Kia Carens 

Price (ex-showroom) 

Rs 14.99 lakh to Rs 21.54 lakh 

Rs 10.51 lakh to Rs 19.93 lakh

Hyundai Alcazar Facelift

The Caren’s base-spec variants are much more affordable, but the difference between the top-spec variants of both is not much. If you opt for the Alcazar’s top-spec variant, you will have to pay a premium of around Rs 1.61 lakh. Let’s see if the premium is justified:

Hyundai Alcazar Facelift Vs Kia Carens: Dimensions 

Dimensions 

Alcazar Facelift

Kia Carens 

Length 

4560 mm

4540 mm

Width

1800 mm

1800 mm

Height 

1710 mm

1708 mm

Wheelbase

2760 mm

2780 mm

The Alcazar is slightly longer, while the Carens boasts  a 20 mm longer wheelbase. There is nothing to separate the two in terms of width, and the difference between their height is negligible. 

Kia Carens

Both are offered in 6 and 7-seater configurations.

Hyundai Alcazar Facelift

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Hyundai Alcazar Facelift Vs Kia Carens: Features 

Features 

Alcazar Facelift

Kia Carens 

LED headlamps With DRLs

Yes 

Yes

Wheels

18-inch alloy wheels

16-inch alloy wheels

Infotainment System 

10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system 

10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system 

Digital Driver’s Display

Yes, 10.25-inch display

Yes, 10.25-inch display 

Android Auto And Apple CarPlay

Yes, wired 

Yes, wired

Rear Seat Entertainment Screen

No

Yes, 10.1-inch screen

Paddle Shifters

Yes

Yes

Cruise Control

Yes

Yes

Sunroof 

Yes, panoramic

Yes, single-pane 

Automatic Climate Control 

Yes, dual-zone climate control

Yes, single-zone climate control

Rear AC Vents

Yes

Yes

Air Purifier

Yes

Yes

Wireless Phone Charging 

Yes, front and second row

Yes, front only 

Ventilated Front Seats

Yes, front and second row

Yes, front only

Electric Boss Mode

Yes

No

Speakers

8-speaker Bose sound system 

8-speaker Bose sound system 

Ambient Lighting 

Yes, multi-colour

Yes, multi-colour 

Connected Car Tech

Yes 

Yes

Powered Driver Seats 

Yes, with memory function 

Yes

360-degree Camera

Yes

No, reverse only

Airbags

6

6

Electronic Parking Brake With Auto Hold

Yes

No

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Yes

Yes

Rear Defogger

Yes

Yes

Rain-sensing Wipers

Yes

Yes

ADAS

Yes, level-2

No

Front And Rear Parking Sensors

Yes

Yes

Dashcam

No

Yes

The table above shows you where the extra money for the Alcazar goes. It is clearly superior in terms of the equipment on offer. The Alcazar comes with niceties like a dual-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, a wireless phone charger and ventilated seats for front and second row seats, and an electric Boss mode over the Carens. It also gets additional safety features like level-2 ADAS and a 360-degree camera. 

Hyundai Alcazar Facelift

Hyundai Alcazar Facelift Vs Kia Carens: Powertrain 

 

Hyundai Alcazar Facelift 

Kia Carens 

Engine 

1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine

1.5-litre diesel engine

1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine

1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine 

1.5-litre diesel engine

Transmission

6-speed manual/ 7-speed DCT

6-speed manual/ 6-speed torque converter

6-speed manual

6-speed iMT and 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT)

6-speed manuaL, 6-speed iMT and 6-speed torque converter 

Power

160 PS

116 PS

115 PS

160 PS

116 PS

Torque

253 Nm

250 Nm

144 Nm

253 Nm

250 Nm

  • The Korean cars share the diesel engine and turbo-petrol engine.

  • The NA petrol is available only with the Carens.

  • All engines save for the Carens turbo-petrol come with a standard 6-speed manual.

  • The Carens also gets the option of an iMT, which is not available with the Alcazar. 

Kia Carens

Hyundai Alcazar Facelift Vs Kia Carens: Verdict 

Both Kia Carens and Hyundai Alcazar facelift have a lot in common. The Carens is the more affordable option out of the two and comes with a well-equipped cabin. It features an MPV body style, while the Alcazar’s silhouette is more SUV-like. With the Carens you will miss out on a few feel-good features, but you do get an iMT gearbox if you want the convenience of an automatic while having the control and enthusiastic nature of the manual.  

Kia Carens

The Alcazar is for you if you spend most of your time in the rear seat and like to be chauffeured around or if you’re looking for a comfortable second row for your parents. Its additional features will pamper you enough and the comfortable experience will make you think that the premium you spend over the Carens was well spent. In conclusion, picking the Alcazar facelift would make more sense, but only if the extra money doesn’t put a dent in your wallet. That being said, you won’t go wrong with the Carens either, as it is a great package for the price it's offered at. 

Hyundai Alcazar Facelift

Which one would you pick? And why? Let us know in the comments below.

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