Compare Kia Carens vs Mahindra Thar vs Mahindra XUV500 [2015-2018]

Carens vs Thar vs XUV500 [2015-2018] 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)	-
  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	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
  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	Not Available
  Infotainment 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	Tilt
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	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	-	-
  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

• 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	Fabric
  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)	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	60:40 split	50:50 split	60:40 split
  Third Row Seats Type
  Split Third Row Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only	Front & Rear
  Rear Wiper
  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
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal	Remote Operated

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen Projector
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights
  Daytime Running Lights
  Tail Light	Halogen	LED	Halogen

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	-
  Interior Colour(s)	Black and Beige	Black	-
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Centre	Front and Rear
  Cup Holders	Front, Second & Third	Front Only	Front & Rear
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Third Row Cup Holders

• Exterior

  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	3	2
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	65000
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	-

Carens vs Thar vs XUV500 [2015-2018] Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Diesel
  Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	10.42	14.3	-
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	-	16
  Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2179 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.5	D117 CRDe	4 cylinder mHawk CRDe diesel engine
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm	140 bhp @ 3750 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	330 Nm @ 2800 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	-

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
  Minimum Turning Radius	-	-	5.6
  Suspension - Front	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar	MacPherson type with anti-roll bar
  Suspension - Rear	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar	Multi-link type with anti-roll bar
  Wheels Type	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
  Tyres Size - Front	195 / 65 R15	245 / 75 R16	235 / 65 R17
  Tyres Size - Rear	195 / 65 R15	245 / 75 R16	235 / 65 R17
  Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	216	-	-
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	45	45	70
  Passenger Capacity	7	4	7
  Length (mm)	4540	3985	4585
  Width (mm)	1800	1820	1890
  Height (mm)	1708	1850	1785
  Wheelbase (mm)	2780	2450	2700
  Ground Clearance (mm)	195	226	200
  No of Seating Rows	3	2	3
  No of Doors	5	3	5

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Overall Rating	5/5 1 Ratings 1 Reviews	4.1/5 35 Ratings 28 Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	4.3 Exterior	-
	-	4.1 Interior	-
	-	4.2 Ride Quality	-