Compare Kia Carens [2022-2023] Premium 1.4 Petrol 7 STR vs Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR

Carens [2022-2023] Premium 1.4 Petrol 7 STR vs Premium 1.5 Petrol 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
  Central Locking	With Key	With Key

• 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
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
  Clock	Digital	Digital
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Digital

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Unit / Display Size	2 Din	2 Din
  Infotainment Display	LCD Display	LCD Display
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
  FM Radio
  USB / Pen-Drive Support

• Comfort & Convenience

  Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
  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	Manual - 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)
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	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)
  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
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Silver	Silver
  Doot Sill Plates	Plastic	Plastic
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Externally Adjustable	Externally Adjustable
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Tail Light	Halogen	Halogen

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
  Interior Colour(s)	Black and Beige	Black and Beige
  Cup Holders	Front, Second & Third	Front, Second & Third
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Third Row Cup Holders

• Exterior

  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 [2022-2023] Premium 1.4 Petrol 7 STR vs Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	16.2	15.7
  Driving Range (km)	729	707
  Engine	1353 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.4T-GDI	Smartstream G 1.5
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	138 bhp @ 6000 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	242 Nm @ 1500 rpm	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	No
  Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
  Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6

• 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	Steel Rims
  Tyres Size - Front	205 / 65 R16	195 / 65 R15
  Tyres Size - Rear	205 / 65 R16	195 / 65 R15
  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

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Overall Rating	4.4/5 7 Ratings 7 Reviews	4.4/5 7 Ratings 7 Reviews
Rating Parameters	4.3 Exterior	4.3 Exterior
	4.4 Interior	4.4 Interior
	4.6 Ride Quality	4.6 Ride Quality