Kia Carens vs Kia Seltos 2023-2025 - Which One Should You Buy

Kia Carens vs Kia Seltos 2023-2025 Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Kia Carens and Kia Seltos 2023-2025 Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The Kia Carens comes in 3 variants. Engine options include Petrol, CNG, and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹10.99 Lakh. The cheapest variant, Premium Opt, costs ₹10.99 Lakh, while the top-end variant, Premium Opt Diesel, is priced at ₹12.77 Lakh. The discontinued Kia Seltos 2023-2025 was previously offered in 37 variants. It came with a Petrol and Diesel engine option paired with a manual or automatic setup based on the chosen trim. When it was last on sale, prices started at ₹12.09 Lakh for the lower variants and went up to ₹19.99 Lakh for the fully equipped version.

Specification	Kia Carens	Kia Seltos 2023-2025
Price	₹10.99 Lakh	₹12.09 Lakh
Engine	1497 cc Smartstream Petrol	-
Transmission	6-Speed	-

Price

₹10.99 Lakh

₹12.09 Lakh

Engine

1497 cc Smartstream Petrol

Transmission

6-Speed

₹ 10.99 Lakh

₹ 12.09 Lakh

₹ 10.99 Lakh

₹ 12.09 Lakh

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Engine and Performance

Max Power

113.42bhp@6300rpm

Max Torque

144Nm@4500rpm

Displacement

1497 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

FWD

Engine Start Stop Button

Engine Type

Smartstream

Fuel Supply System

Gearbox

6-Speed

Idle Start Stop System

Top Speed

174 kmph

Transmission Type

Manual

Turbo Charger

Valves Per Cylinder

Performance Specifications

Drive Mode Types

Paddle Shifters

Fuel Specifications

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol Highway Mileage

15.58 kmpl

Dimensions and Design

Body Type

MUV

Height

1708 mm

Length

4540 mm

Wheelbase

2780 mm

Width

1800 mm

Interior Specifications

Boot Space

216 Litres

No. of Doors

Seating Capacity

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

195/65 R15

Tyre Type

Radial Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Wheel Size

15 Inch

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Column

Tilt

Steering Type

Electric

Safety Features

Adaptive Cruise Control

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Theft Alarm

Automatic Emergency Braking

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Curtain Airbag

Day Night Rear View Mirror

Door Ajar Warning

Driver Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

E Call I Call

Electronic Stability Control Esc

Engine Immobilizer

Forward Collision Warning

Global Ncap Child Safety Rating

5 Star

Global Ncap Safety Rating

3 Star

High Beam Assist

Hill Assist

Hill Descent Control

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Lane Departure Prevention Assist

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Keep Assist

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

No. of Airbags

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Over Speeding Alert

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Passenger Airbag

Pretensioners Force Limiter Seatbelts

Driver and Passenger

Rear Camera

With Guidedlines

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist

Remote Immobiliser

Road Departure Mitigation System

Rsa Roadside Assistance

Seat Belt Warning

Side Airbag

Side Airbag Rear

Sos Button

Speed Alert

Speed Assist System

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock

Traffic Sign Recognition

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Tpms

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Interior Features

Additional Features

Smart Phone Wireless Charger with (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay), BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers

Digital Cluster

Dual Tone Dashboard

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Tachometer

Upholstery

Fabric

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Air Conditioner

Air Quality Control

Automatic Climate Control

Automatic Headlamps

Autonomous Parking

Central Console Armrest

With Storage

Cruise Control

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Electric Adjustable Seats

Engine Start Stop Button

Foldable Rear Seat

60:40 Split

Folding Table In The Rear

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Glove Box

Heated Outside Rear View Mirror

Heater

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts

Keyless Entry

Luggage Hook Net

Power Steering

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Rain Sensing Wiper

Rear Ac Vents

Rear Reading Lamp

Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest

Rear Window Sunblind

Rear Windscreen Sunblind

Remote Ac On Off

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

Side Stepper

Trunk Light

Vanity Mirror

Ventilated Seats

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Antenna

Shark Fin

Apple Carplay

Bluetooth Connectivity

Connectivity

Android Auto, Apple CarPlay

Digital Cluster Size

4.2 Inch

Google Alexa Connectivity

Integrated 2din Audio

Integrated Antenna

Live Location

Live Weather

Navigation With Live Traffic

No Of Speakers

Over The Air Ota Updates

Radio

Rear Entertainment System

Rear Touchscreen

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Save Route Place

Send Poi To Vehicle From App

Speakers

Front & Rear

Touchscreen

Touchscreen Size

8 Inch

Tweeters

Usb Charger

Front & Rear

Usb Ports

Voice Commands

Wireless Phone Charging

Exterior Features

Boot Opening

Electronic

Chrome Garnish

Chrome Grille

Fog Lights

Halogen Headlamps

Led Drls

Led Fog Lamps

Led Headlamps

Led Taillights

Outside Rear View Mirror Orvm

Powered

Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators

Rear Spoiler

Rear Window Defogger

Rear Window Washer

Rear Window Wiper

Roof Rails

Engine and Performance

Max Power

113.42bhp@6300rpm

Max Torque

144Nm@4500rpm

Displacement

1497 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

FWD

Engine Start Stop Button

Engine Type

Smartstream

Fuel Supply System

Gearbox

6-Speed

Idle Start Stop System

Top Speed

174 kmph

Transmission Type

Manual

Turbo Charger

Valves Per Cylinder

Performance Specifications

Drive Mode Types

Paddle Shifters

Fuel Specifications

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol Highway Mileage

15.58 kmpl

Dimensions and Design

Body Type

MUV

Height

1708 mm

Length

4540 mm

Wheelbase

2780 mm

Width

1800 mm

Interior Specifications

Boot Space

216 Litres

No. of Doors

Seating Capacity

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

195/65 R15

Tyre Type

Radial Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Wheel Size

15 Inch

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Column

Tilt

Steering Type

Electric

Safety Features

Adaptive Cruise Control

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Theft Alarm

Automatic Emergency Braking

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Curtain Airbag

Day Night Rear View Mirror

Door Ajar Warning

Driver Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

E Call I Call

Electronic Stability Control Esc

Engine Immobilizer

Forward Collision Warning

Global Ncap Child Safety Rating

5 Star

Global Ncap Safety Rating

3 Star

High Beam Assist

Hill Assist

Hill Descent Control

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Lane Departure Prevention Assist

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Keep Assist

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

No. of Airbags

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Over Speeding Alert

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Passenger Airbag

Pretensioners Force Limiter Seatbelts

Driver and Passenger

Rear Camera

With Guidedlines

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist

Remote Immobiliser

Road Departure Mitigation System

Rsa Roadside Assistance

Seat Belt Warning

Side Airbag

Side Airbag Rear

Sos Button

Speed Alert

Speed Assist System

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock

Traffic Sign Recognition

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Tpms

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Interior Features

Additional Features

Smart Phone Wireless Charger with (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay), BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers

Digital Cluster

Dual Tone Dashboard

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Tachometer

Upholstery

Fabric

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Air Conditioner

Air Quality Control

Automatic Climate Control

Automatic Headlamps

Autonomous Parking

Central Console Armrest

With Storage

Cruise Control

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Electric Adjustable Seats

Engine Start Stop Button

Foldable Rear Seat

60:40 Split

Folding Table In The Rear

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Glove Box

Heated Outside Rear View Mirror

Heater

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts

Keyless Entry

Luggage Hook Net

Power Steering

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Rain Sensing Wiper

Rear Ac Vents

Rear Reading Lamp

Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest

Rear Window Sunblind

Rear Windscreen Sunblind

Remote Ac On Off

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

Side Stepper

Trunk Light

Vanity Mirror

Ventilated Seats

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Antenna

Shark Fin

Apple Carplay

Bluetooth Connectivity

Connectivity

Android Auto, Apple CarPlay

Digital Cluster Size

4.2 Inch

Google Alexa Connectivity

Integrated 2din Audio

Integrated Antenna

Live Location

Live Weather

Navigation With Live Traffic

No Of Speakers

Over The Air Ota Updates

Radio

Rear Entertainment System

Rear Touchscreen

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Save Route Place

Send Poi To Vehicle From App

Speakers

Front & Rear

Touchscreen

Touchscreen Size

8 Inch

Tweeters

Usb Charger

Front & Rear

Usb Ports

Voice Commands

Wireless Phone Charging

Exterior Features

Boot Opening

Electronic

Chrome Garnish

Chrome Grille

Fog Lights

Halogen Headlamps

Led Drls

Led Fog Lamps

Led Headlamps

Led Taillights

Outside Rear View Mirror Orvm

Powered

Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators

Rear Spoiler

Rear Window Defogger

Rear Window Washer

Rear Window Wiper

Roof Rails

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