Demand for 7-seater cars in the Indian auto market is increasing day by day. People now want a car that relaxes and fits the budget even in long trips with the family. Two large cars are face to face in the same segment – Maruti Ertiga CNG and now the new Kia Carens CNG.
Ertiga is already the favorite car in the MPV market in this segment, but the encounter with Carens’ CNG version has become even more exciting. So let’s know, which car is more powerful – Ertiga or Carens?
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Design
First of all, the design Maruti Ertiga has diamond-cut grills and attractive headlamps on the front. Its look is like a family car, which sounds both practical and elegant. Its size is also quite large — length 4540mm, width 1800mm and height 1708mm, while its wheelbase is 2780mm.
At the same time, Kia Carens CNG features LED DRLs on the front that extend from one headlight to another. Its design gives a modern and bold look. It has a length of 4395mm, a width of 1735mm and a height of 1690mm, while the wheelbase is 2740mm. That is, the Ertiga is slightly larger in size, while the design of the Carens seems more premium.
Engine
Now let’s talk about its engine, the Maruti Ertiga CNG has a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engine, which generates 102bhp of power and 136Nm of torque. It comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Its petrol mileage is up to 20.51 km / l and CNG up to 26.11 km / kg.
On the other hand, the Kia Carens CNG also gets a 1.5-liter NA petrol engine, which gives 113bhp power and 144Nm torque. It has also been connected to a 5-speed manual transmission. Although the company has not yet reported its CNG mileage official, it is estimated that it may go up to around 17-18 km / kg.
Features
Maruti has recently updated its Ertiga. It now has second-row AC vents delivered on the center console, making airflow more practical. The third row also has blower control and separate vents. The new Ertiga features a USB Type-C port, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Arcamis sound system and color TFT instrument cluster.
At the same time, Kia Carens offers a luxury touch to CNG. Its HTX E trim features features such as panoramic sunroof, 64-color ambient lighting, leather upholstery, air purifier, tilt and telescopic steering, voice-operated windows, LED interior lights and retractable seatback tables.
In addition, Carens offers 8-inch touchscreens, reverse parking cameras, semi-lead seats and 17-inch alloy wheels. Carens looks one step ahead of Ertiga in terms of features.
Safety Features
In terms of safety, both companies have not left any shortfall. Ertiga now offers 6 airbags standard, as well as features such as ESP, Hill Hold, ABS+EBD, Brake Assist, Rear Parking Camera, and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
There are also 6 airbags standard in Carens, as well as ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System). That is, Carens is slightly advanced in terms of security.
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Price
Speaking of price, Maruti Ertiga CNG comes in two variants – VXI (O) and ZXI (O). Its prices are ₹10.76 lakhs and ₹11.82 lakhs (ex-showroom). At the same time, Kia Carens CNG is available in four variants, with an initial X-showroom price of ₹11.77 lakhs. That is, Ertiga is a bit affordable, while Carens is a bit expensive due to features and premium touch.