Compare Kia Carens Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR vs Luxury Plus 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT 7 STR

Carens Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR vs Luxury Plus 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT 7 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	With Key	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)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist
  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

  Integrated Music System
  Unit / Display Size	2 Din	2 Din
  Infotainment Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  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 & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
  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	Manual - 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	Fabric + Leatherette	Leather
  Ventilated Seats
  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	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
  Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	60:40 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
  Window Control: One Touch -Down
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Chrome
  Interior Door Handles	Silver	Silver
  Blinds - Side Window
  Doot Sill Plates	Plastic	Plastic
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

• Head & Tail Lights

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

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
  Interior Colour(s)	Black and Beige	Triton Navy and Beige
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  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
  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

• Rear row

  Seat Adjustment	6 Way	6 Way

Carens Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR vs Luxury Plus 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT 7 STR Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	10.42	10.42
  Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1482 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.5	Smartstream G1.5T
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	158 bhp @ 5500 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	253 Nm @ 1500 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	No	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	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	195 / 65 R15	205 / 65 R16
  Tyres Size - Rear	195 / 65 R15	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	7
  Length (mm)	4540	4540
  Width (mm)	1800	1800
  Height (mm)	1708	1708
  Wheelbase (mm)	2780	2780
  Ground Clearance (mm)	195	195
  No of Seating Rows	3	3
  No of Doors	5	5

Carens Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR vs Luxury Plus 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT 7 STR News

Carens Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR vs Luxury Plus 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT 7 STR User Ratings

Overall Rating	5/5 4 Ratings 4 Reviews	5/5 4 Ratings 4 Reviews
Rating Parameters	4.5 Exterior	4.5 Exterior
	4.5 Interior	4.5 Interior
	4.2 Ride Quality	4.2 Ride Quality