Compare Kia Carens vs Mahindra Thar vs Audi A3 [2017-2020]

Carens vs Thar vs A3 [2017-2020] Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	3 Star (Global NCAP)	4 Star (Global NCAP)	-
  Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver 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
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking	With Key	Remote	Remote

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

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

• Telematics

  Alexa Compatibility

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Unit / Display Size	2 Din	Not Available	2 Din
  Infotainment Display
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Apple Car Play (Yes)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Speakers
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  CD Player
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
  Heater
  Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Rear AC	Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control	-	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
  AC for Third Row	Vents on Roof	-	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - All
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Disc	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
  Differential Lock

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Fabric + Leatherette	Vinyl	Leather
  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)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest 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)	10 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (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	Partial	Full
  Split Rear Seat
  Third Row Seats Type
  Split Third Row Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

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

• Head & Tail Lights

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

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Single Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
  Interior Colour(s)	Black and Beige	Black	Black
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Centre	Front and Rear
  Cup Holders	Front, Second & Third	Front Only	Front & Rear
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Third Row Cup Holders
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit

• Manufacturer Warranty

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

Carens vs Thar vs A3 [2017-2020] Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol
  Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic - 6 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	10.42	14.3	-
  Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1395 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.5	D117 CRDe	Inline four-cylinder TFSI Petrol Engine
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm	148 bhp @ 5000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	250 Nm @ 1500 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	No	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	FWD	RWD	FWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	-	Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Suspension - Front	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar	McPherson strut
  Suspension - Rear	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar	Multi - link
  Wheels Type	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	195 / 65 R15	245 / 75 R16	225 / 45 R17
  Tyres Size - Rear	195 / 65 R15	245 / 75 R16	225 / 45 R17
  Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Alloy

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	216	-	425
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	45	45	50
  Passenger Capacity	7	4	5
  Length (mm)	4540	3985	4456
  Width (mm)	1800	1820	1796
  Height (mm)	1708	1850	1416
  Wheelbase (mm)	2780	2450	2637
  Ground Clearance (mm)	195	226	-
  No of Seating Rows	3	2	2
  No of Doors	5	3	4

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Carens vs Thar vs A3 [2017-2020] User Ratings

Overall Rating	5/5 1 Ratings 1 Reviews	4.1/5 35 Ratings 28 Reviews	4.3/5 3 Ratings 1 Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	4.3 Exterior	5 Exterior
	-	4.1 Interior	5 Interior
	-	4.2 Ride Quality	5 Ride Quality