Compare Kia Carens vs Citroen C3 Aircross vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Carens vs C3 Aircross vs Grand Vitara Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	3 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested	Not Tested
  Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
  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	With Key	Remote	Keyless

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

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

• Telematics

  Alexa Compatibility

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Unit / Display Size	2 Din	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
  Infotainment Display
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  FM Radio
  USB / Pen-Drive Support

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (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 Behind Front Armrest
  AC for Third Row	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
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	Drum	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	Fabric
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)	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)	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)	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)	-	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Third Row Seat	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	-	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
  Split Rear Seat
  Third Row Seats Type
  Split Third Row Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up
  Window Control: One Touch -Down
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome	Chrome
  Doot Sill Plates
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Black	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal	Electric Tailgate Release

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen Projector
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Daytime Running Lights
  Tail Light	Halogen	Halogen	LED

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Dual Tone
  Interior Colour(s)	Black and Beige	Black	Black + Bordeaux
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front	Front and Rear
  Cup Holders	Front, Second & Third	Front Only	Front & Rear
  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
  Body Kit
  Rub - Strips

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	2	2
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	40000	40000
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Carens vs C3 Aircross vs Grand Vitara Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)
  Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	10.42	-	-
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	18.5	21.11
  Driving Range (km)	-	833	950
  Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.5	PURETECH 110	K15C + Mild Hybrid System
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	109 bhp @ 5500 rpm	102 bhp @ 6000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	190 Nm @ 1750 rpm	136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
  Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	-	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
  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)
  Minimum Turning Radius	-	5.4	5.4
  Suspension - Front	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Macpherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut
  Suspension - Rear	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam
  Wheels Type	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
  Tyres Size - Front	195 / 65 R15	215 / 60 R17	215 / 60 R17
  Tyres Size - Rear	195 / 65 R15	215 / 60 R17	215 / 60 R17
  Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	216	444	373
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	45	45	45
  Passenger Capacity	7	5	5
  Length (mm)	4540	4323	4345
  Width (mm)	1800	1796	1795
  Height (mm)	1708	1665	1645
  Wheelbase (mm)	2780	2671	2600
  Ground Clearance (mm)	195	200	210
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	1195	1150
  No of Seating Rows	3	2	2
  No of Doors	5	5	5

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Overall Rating	5/5 1 Ratings 1 Reviews	5/5 3 Ratings 2 Reviews	4.5/5 4 Ratings 3 Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	5 Exterior	4.6 Exterior
	-	4.5 Interior	4.6 Interior
	-	5 Ride Quality	4.6 Ride Quality