Compare Kia Carens Luxury Plus 1.5 Diesel MT 7 STR vs Luxury Plus 1.5 Diesel MT 6 STR

Carens Luxury Plus 1.5 Diesel MT 7 STR vs Luxury Plus 1.5 Diesel MT 6 STR Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	3 Star (Global NCAP)	3 Star (Global NCAP)
  Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera with Guidance
  Clock	Digital	Digital
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Digital

• Telematics

  Find My Car
  Vehicle Status on App
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
  Remote AC Control Via app
  Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
  Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app
  Emergency Call
  Over The Air (OTA) Updates
  Alexa Compatibility
  Geo-Fence

• Music and Infotainment

  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
  Voice Command Support
  Android Auto Support	Wireless	Wireless
  Apple Car Play Support	Wireless	Wireless
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	8	8
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
  Air Purifier
  Heater
  Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
  Rear AC	Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control	Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control
  AC for Third Row	Vents on Roof	Vents on Roof
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette
  Ventilated Seats	Front only	Front only
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Third Row Seat	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Captain Seats
  Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
  Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	50:50 split
  Third Row Seats Type	Bench	Bench
  Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split	50:50 split

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	Driver	Driver
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	Driver	Driver
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
  Interior Door Handles	Silver	Silver
  Blinds - Side Window	Rear - Manual	Rear - Manual
  Doot Sill Plates	Plastic	Plastic
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
  Fog Lamps	LED	LED
  Tail Light	LED	LED
  Puddle Lights

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	Triton Navy and Beige	Triton Navy and Beige
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
  Cup Holders	Front, Second & Third	Front, Second & Third
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Third Row Cup Holders
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Body Coloured Bumpers

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	3
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Carens Luxury Plus 1.5 Diesel MT 7 STR vs Luxury Plus 1.5 Diesel MT 6 STR Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
  Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
  Engine	1493 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1493 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	1.5l CRDi VGT	1.5l CRDi VGT
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 4000 rpm	113 bhp @ 4000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm	250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Suspension - Front	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
  Suspension - Rear	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	205 / 65 R16	205 / 65 R16
  Tyres Size - Rear	205 / 65 R16	205 / 65 R16
  Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	216	216
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	45	45
  Passenger Capacity	7	6
  Length (mm)	4540	4540
  Width (mm)	1800	1800
  Height (mm)	1708	1708
  Wheelbase (mm)	2780	2780
  No of Seating Rows	3	3
  No of Doors	5	5

Carens Luxury Plus 1.5 Diesel MT 7 STR vs Luxury Plus 1.5 Diesel MT 6 STR News

Carens Luxury Plus 1.5 Diesel MT 7 STR vs Luxury Plus 1.5 Diesel MT 6 STR User Ratings

Overall Rating	2.7/5 3 Ratings 2 Reviews	2.7/5 3 Ratings 2 Reviews
Rating Parameters	5 Exterior	5 Exterior
	5 Interior	5 Interior
	4.5 Ride Quality	4.5 Ride Quality