Compare Kia Carens vs MG Hector Plus vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Carens vs Hector Plus vs Ertiga Features

• Safety

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

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Analogue - 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	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
  Steering Mounted Controls
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  MP3 Playback

• 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	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
  Rear AC	Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control	Vents Behind Front Armrest	-
  AC for Third Row	Vents on Roof	Vents on Side Panels, Common Fan Speed Controls	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	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	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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, 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)	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)	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)	2 way manually adjustable (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	Captain Seats	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
  Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	60:40 split	60:40 split
  Third Row Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split	50:50 split	50:50 split

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

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

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen Projector
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Cornering Headlights
  Daytime Running Lights
  Fog Lamps	-	LED	-
  Tail Light	Halogen	LED + Halogen Bulb	LED

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
  Interior Colour(s)	Black and Beige	Argil Brown & Black	Splendid Silver and Dignity Brown
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Cup Holders	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear	Front Only
  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

• Exterior

  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit
  Rub - Strips

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	5	2
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	40000
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)

Carens vs Hector Plus vs Ertiga Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol
  Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	10.42	-	-
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	-	20.51
  Driving Range (km)	-	-	923
  Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.5	2.0L Turbocharged Intercooled	K15C Smart Hybrid
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	102 bhp @ 6000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
  Battery	-	-	Lithium Ion
  Turbo / SuperCharger	No	Turbocharged	No
  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	-	-	5.2
  Suspension - Front	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Macpherson Strut + Coil Springs	Mac Pherson Strut & Coil Spring
  Suspension - Rear	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Beam Assemble + Coil Spring	Torsion Beam & Coil Spring
  Wheels Type	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
  Tyres Size - Front	195 / 65 R15	215 / 60 R17	185 / 65 R15
  Tyres Size - Rear	195 / 65 R15	215 / 60 R17	185 / 65 R15
  Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	216	155	-
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	45	60	45
  Passenger Capacity	7	6	7
  Length (mm)	4540	4655	4395
  Width (mm)	1800	1835	1735
  Height (mm)	1708	1760	1690
  Wheelbase (mm)	2780	2750	2740
  Ground Clearance (mm)	195	192	-
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	-	1150
  No of Seating Rows	3	3	3
  No of Doors	5	5	5

Carens vs Hector Plus vs Ertiga News

Carens vs Hector Plus vs Ertiga User Ratings

Overall Rating	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews	4.6/5 18 Ratings 18 Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	-	4.7 Exterior
	-	-	4.5 Interior
	-	-	4.7 Ride Quality