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Kia Carens vs Kia Seltos
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Kia Carens is the cheapest of these to run at ₹4.93 per kilometre.
Kia Carens
7-Seater MPV
₹10.52 – ₹19.70 Lakh
Kia Seltos
Midsize SUV
₹10.90 – ₹20.51 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Kia Carens | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹10.52 – ₹19.70 Lakh | ₹10.90 – ₹20.51 Lakh |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | 7-Seater MPV | Midsize SUV |
| Seating | 7 seater | 5 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 21.3km/l | 20.7km/l |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 17.8km/l | 17.6km/l |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹4.93 | ₹4.98 |
| Fuel options | PetrolDiesel | PetrolDiesel |
| Engine | 1497 cc · 113 bhp | 1497 cc · 113 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual, DCT | Manual, DCT |
| Tank / battery | 45 L | 50 L |
| Kerb weight | 1425 kg | 1350 kg |
| Boot space | 216 L | 433 L |
| Launched | 2022 | 2023 |
Variant-wise mileage
Kia Carens
| Premium 1.5 Petrol MTPetrol · Manual | 16.5 ARAI | 12.3km/l |
| Prestige 1.5 Diesel MTDiesel · Manual | 21.3 ARAI | 17.8km/l |
| Luxury+ 1.5 Turbo DCTPetrol · DCT | 16.2 ARAI | 11.7km/l |
Kia Seltos
| HTE / HTK 1.5 Petrol MTPetrol · Manual | 17.7 ARAI | 13.1km/l |
| HTK+ / HTX 1.5 Diesel MTDiesel · Manual | 20.7 ARAI | 17.6km/l |
| GTX+ 1.5 Turbo DCTPetrol · DCT | 17.9 ARAI | 12.2km/l |
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Kia Carens vs Kia Seltos — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Kia Carens or the Kia Seltos?
The Kia Carens is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 17.8 km/l in real-world conditions versus 17.6 km/l for the Seltos.
Which is cheaper to run per kilometre?
At Delhi fuel prices, the Kia Carens costs about ₹4.93 per kilometre in its most efficient form, which is the lowest of this group. Over 15,000 km a year the difference compounds into a meaningful number, so run your own distance through the fuel cost calculator.
Kia Carens vs Kia Seltos — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the Kia Carens wins. If you weigh space, price and segment differently, compare the full specification table on this page and then read each car's individual mileage page for variant-level detail.