Head to head
Kia Carens vs Maruti XL6
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Maruti XL6 is the cheapest of these to run at ₹3.66 per kilometre.
Kia Carens
7-Seater MPV
₹10.52 – ₹19.70 Lakh
Maruti XL6
6-Seater MPV
₹11.71 – ₹14.98 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Kia Carens | Maruti XL6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹10.52 – ₹19.70 Lakh | ₹11.71 – ₹14.98 Lakh |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | 7-Seater MPV | 6-Seater MPV |
| Seating | 7 seater | 6 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 21.3km/l | 26.3km/kg |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 17.8km/l | 20.5km/kg |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹4.93 | ₹3.66 |
| Fuel options | PetrolDiesel | PetrolCNG |
| Engine | 1497 cc · 113 bhp | 1462 cc · 101 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual, DCT | Manual, Torque Converter |
| Tank / battery | 45 L | 45 L |
| Kerb weight | 1425 kg | 1200 kg |
| Boot space | 216 L | 209 L |
| Launched | 2022 | 2022 |
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 |
Maruti XL6
| Zeta / Alpha MTPetrol · Manual | 21.0 ARAI | 14.6km/l |
| Zeta / Alpha ATPetrol · Torque Converter | 20.3 ARAI | 13.9km/l |
| Zeta CNGCNG · Manual | 26.3 ARAI | 20.5km/kg |
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Kia Carens vs Maruti XL6 — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Kia Carens or the Maruti XL6?
The Maruti XL6 is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 20.5 km/kg in real-world conditions versus 17.8 km/l for the Carens.
Which is cheaper to run per kilometre?
At Delhi fuel prices, the Maruti XL6 costs about ₹3.66 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 Maruti XL6 — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the Maruti XL6 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.