Kia · 7-Seater MPV
Kia Carens Mileage 2026
A Seltos-based 3-row 'RV' that undercuts most 7-seater SUVs while offering a proper diesel automatic.
PetrolDiesel7 seaterMPV
ARAI claimed
21.3km/l
Prestige 1.5 Diesel MT
Real world
17.8km/l
16% below claim
Price
₹10.52 – ₹19.70 Lakh
ex-showroom
Range per tank
801 km
45 L tank
17.8km/l
- Kerb weight
- 1425 kg
- Boot space
- 216 L
- Engine
- 1497 cc
- Variants
- 3 powertrains
Kia Carens mileage — variant by variant
ARAI figures come from the manufacturer’s certification. Real-world figures are the median of owner-reported tank-to-tank fill-ups. Cost per kilometre uses Delhi prices as of 2026-08-01.
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Engine | ARAI | Real world | Cost / km | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium 1.5 Petrol MT | Petrol | Manual | 1497 cc113 bhp | 16.5 | 12.3km/l | ₹7.70 | 554 km |
| Prestige 1.5 Diesel MT | Diesel | Manual | 1493 cc114 bhp | 21.3 | 17.8km/l | ₹4.93 | 801 km |
| Luxury+ 1.5 Turbo DCT | Petrol | DCT | 1482 cc158 bhp | 16.2 | 11.7km/l | ₹8.10 | 527 km |
Units: km/l for petrol, diesel and hybrid; km/kg for CNG; km/kWh for electric. CNG range assumes ~0.22 kg of usable gas per litre of cylinder water capacity.
Running cost of the Kia Carens by city
Based on 17.8 km/l and current retail fuel prices.
| City | Price / litre | Cost / km | 1,000 km costs | Full tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹87.67 | ₹4.93 | ₹4,925 | ₹3,945 |
| Mumbai | ₹90.03 | ₹5.06 | ₹5,058 | ₹4,051 |
| Bengaluru | ₹88.94 | ₹5.00 | ₹4,997 | ₹4,002 |
| Chennai | ₹92.39 | ₹5.19 | ₹5,190 | ₹4,158 |
| Kolkata | ₹91.76 | ₹5.16 | ₹5,155 | ₹4,129 |
| Hyderabad | ₹95.65 | ₹5.37 | ₹5,374 | ₹4,304 |
| Pune | ₹90.60 | ₹5.09 | ₹5,090 | ₹4,077 |
| Ahmedabad | ₹90.17 | ₹5.07 | ₹5,066 | ₹4,058 |
| Jaipur | ₹90.36 | ₹5.08 | ₹5,076 | ₹4,066 |
| Lucknow | ₹87.81 | ₹4.93 | ₹4,933 | ₹3,951 |
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Kia Carens mileage — frequently asked questions
What is the mileage of the Kia Carens?
The Kia Carens has an ARAI-certified mileage of up to 21.3 km/l (Prestige 1.5 Diesel MT). Owners report a real-world figure of around 17.8 km/l in mixed driving, which is typical of the 84% real-to-claimed ratio seen across this segment.
Which Kia Carens variant gives the best mileage?
The Prestige 1.5 Diesel MT variant is the most fuel-efficient, returning approximately 17.8 km/l in real-world conditions against an ARAI rating of 21.3 km/l.
What is the fuel tank capacity of the Kia Carens?
The Kia Carens holds 45 litres of fuel, giving a usable range of roughly 554 km per full tank at real-world efficiency.
Why is my Kia Carens giving less mileage than the ARAI figure?
ARAI testing happens in a lab on a chassis dynamometer with the air conditioning off, no passengers and no traffic. Real Indian driving adds AC load, stop-go traffic, passenger weight and cold starts, which together cost 20-30%. A Kia Carens owner seeing 17.8 km/l is getting an entirely normal result.
What is the running cost of the Kia Carens per kilometre?
At Delhi prices, the Kia Carens costs approximately ₹4.93 per kilometre on diesel at its real-world efficiency of 17.8 km/l. Use the fuel cost calculator on this page for your own country, city and driving pattern.