Compare Kia Carens vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga vs Audi RS Q8

Carens vs Ertiga vs RS Q8 Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	3 Star (Global NCAP)	3 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
  Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
  High-beam Assist
  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	With Key	Remote with Boot Opener

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Analogue - Digital	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	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Digital

• Telematics

  Alexa Compatibility

• Music and Infotainment

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

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Four 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	-	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  AC for Third Row	Vents on Roof	-	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	Drum	Ventilated 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
  Ride Height Adjustment

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Fabric + Leatherette	Fabric	Leather
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	14 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support 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)	14 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (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)	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
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
  Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	60:40 split	40:20:40 split
  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
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome	Chrome
  Doot Sill Plates
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Black	Silver
  Adjustable ORVM	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Key	Electric Opening and Closing

• Head & Tail Lights

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

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

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

• Exterior

  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	2	2
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	40000	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)

Carens vs Ertiga vs RS Q8 Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	-	-	250
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	10.42	-	3.8
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	No	No	Torque-On-Demand
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	20.51	8
  Driving Range (km)	-	923	680
  Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.5	K15C Smart Hybrid	4.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V8
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	102 bhp @ 6000 rpm	591 bhp @ 6000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm	800 Nm @ 2200-4500 rpm
  Battery	-	Lithium Ion	-
  Turbo / SuperCharger	No	No	Twin Turbo
  Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	AWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	-	5.2	6.15
  Suspension - Front	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Mac Pherson Strut & Coil Spring	Five-link suspension with adaptive air shock absorbers and tubular anti-roll bar
  Suspension - Rear	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam & Coil Spring	Five-link suspension with adaptive air shock absorbers and tubular anti-roll bar
  Wheels Type	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	195 / 65 R15	185 / 65 R15	295 / 35 R23
  Tyres Size - Rear	195 / 65 R15	185 / 65 R15	295 / 35 R23
  Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Space Saver
  Four Wheel Steering	No	No	Yes

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	216	-	605
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	45	45	85
  Passenger Capacity	7	7	5
  Length (mm)	4540	4395	5012
  Width (mm)	1800	1735	1998
  Height (mm)	1708	1690	1751
  Wheelbase (mm)	2780	2740	2998
  Ground Clearance (mm)	195	-	-
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	1150	2390
  No of Seating Rows	3	3	2
  No of Doors	5	5	5

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Carens vs Ertiga vs RS Q8 User Ratings

Overall Rating	5/5 1 Ratings 1 Reviews	4.5/5 19 Ratings 18 Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	4.7 Exterior	-
	-	4.5 Interior	-
	-	4.7 Ride Quality	-