Compare Kia Carens vs Mahindra Thar

Carens vs Thar 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	Keyless	Remote

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

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

• Telematics

  Vehicle Status on App
  Alexa Compatibility

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Voice Command Support
  Android Auto Support
  Apple Car Play Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple CarPlay (Yes)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	6	6
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
  Air Conditioner	Manual	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
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	Drum
  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
  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
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
  Split Rear Seat	60:40	50:50
  Third Row Seats Type
  Split Third Row Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black
  Interior Door Handles	Silver	Black
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	-	Internal

• Head & Tail Lights

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

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

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

• Exterior

  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit

• Manufacturer Warranty

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

Carens vs Thar Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
  Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	10.42	14.3
  Engine Start / Stop when Idle	Yes	No
  Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.5	D117 CRDe
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	No	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	-
  Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
  Suspension - Front	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
  Suspension - Rear	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
  Wheels Type	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
  Tyre Construction	Radial - Tubeless	Radial - Tubeless
  Tyres Size - Front	195 / 65 R15	255 / 65 R18
  Tyres Size - Rear	195 / 65 R15	255 / 65 R18
  Spare Wheel	Steel	Alloy

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	216	-
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	45	45
  Passenger Capacity	7	4
  Length (mm)	4540	3985
  Width (mm)	1800	1820
  Height (mm)	1708	1855
  Wheelbase (mm)	2780	2450
  No of Seating Rows	3	2
  No of Doors	5	3

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Carens vs Thar User Ratings

Overall Rating	3.4/5 5 Ratings 3 Reviews	4.2/5 37 Ratings 30 Reviews
Rating Parameters	5 Exterior	4.4 Exterior
	5 Interior	4.2 Interior
	4.5 Ride Quality	4.2 Ride Quality