Compare Kia Carens Premium 1.5 Diesel MT 7 STR vs Prestige 1.5 Diesel MT 7 STR vs Prestige Plus 1.5 Diesel MT 7 STR

Carens Premium 1.5 Diesel MT 7 STR vs Prestige 1.5 Diesel MT 7 STR vs Prestige Plus 1.5 Diesel MT 7 STR Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	3 Star (Global NCAP)	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)	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	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Keyless

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

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

• Telematics

  Alexa Compatibility

• Music and Infotainment

  Voice Command Support
  Android Auto Support
  Apple Car Play Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Speakers
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support

• Comfort & Convenience

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

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	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	Fabric + Leatherette	Fabric + Leatherette	Fabric + Leatherette
  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)	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)	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)	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)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat	Cup Holder	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat	Flat
  Split Rear Seat	60:40	60:40	60:40
  Third Row Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Split Third Row Seat	50:50	50:50	50:50

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up
  Window Control: One Touch -Down
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Silver	Silver	Silver
  Blinds - Side Window
  Adjustable ORVM	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

• Head & Tail Lights

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

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
  Interior Colour(s)	Black & Beige Interiors with Indigo Accents	Black and Beige	Black and Beige
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Cup Holders	Front, Second & Third Row	Front, Second & Third Row	Front, Second & Third Row
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Third Row Cup Holders
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Roof rails

• Manufacturer Warranty

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

Carens Premium 1.5 Diesel MT 7 STR vs Prestige 1.5 Diesel MT 7 STR vs Prestige Plus 1.5 Diesel MT 7 STR Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
  Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
  Mileage - User Reported	17.5	-	-
  Engine Start / Stop when Idle	Yes	Yes	Yes
  Engine	1493 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	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	1.5l CRDi VGT
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 4000 rpm	113 bhp @ 4000 rpm	113 bhp @ 4000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm	250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm	250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
  Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

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

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

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

Carens Premium 1.5 Diesel MT 7 STR vs Prestige 1.5 Diesel MT 7 STR vs Prestige Plus 1.5 Diesel MT 7 STR News

Carens Premium 1.5 Diesel MT 7 STR vs Prestige 1.5 Diesel MT 7 STR vs Prestige Plus 1.5 Diesel MT 7 STR User Ratings

Overall Rating	3.4/5 5 Ratings 3 Reviews	3.4/5 5 Ratings 3 Reviews	3.4/5 5 Ratings 3 Reviews
Rating Parameters	5 Exterior	5 Exterior	5 Exterior
	5 Interior	5 Interior	5 Interior
	4.5 Ride Quality	4.5 Ride Quality	4.5 Ride Quality