Head to head
Maruti Ertiga vs Kia Carens
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Maruti Ertiga is the cheapest of these to run at ₹3.61 per kilometre.
Maruti Ertiga
7-Seater MPV
₹8.69 – ₹13.03 Lakh
Kia Carens
7-Seater MPV
₹10.52 – ₹19.70 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Maruti Ertiga | Kia Carens |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹8.69 – ₹13.03 Lakh | ₹10.52 – ₹19.70 Lakh |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | 7-Seater MPV | 7-Seater MPV |
| Seating | 7 seater | 7 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 26.1km/kg | 21.3km/l |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 20.8km/kg | 17.8km/l |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹3.61 | ₹4.93 |
| Fuel options | PetrolCNG | PetrolDiesel |
| Engine | 1462 cc · 101 bhp | 1497 cc · 113 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual, Torque Converter | Manual, DCT |
| Tank / battery | 45 L | 45 L |
| Kerb weight | 1180 kg | 1425 kg |
| Boot space | 209 L | 216 L |
| Launched | 2022 | 2022 |
Variant-wise mileage
Maruti Ertiga
| LXi / VXi / ZXi MTPetrol · Manual | 20.5 ARAI | 14.8km/l |
| VXi / ZXi ATPetrol · Torque Converter | 20.3 ARAI | 14.1km/l |
| LXi / VXi CNGCNG · Manual | 26.1 ARAI | 20.8km/kg |
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 |
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Maruti Ertiga vs Kia Carens — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Maruti Ertiga or the Kia Carens?
The Maruti Ertiga is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 20.8 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 Ertiga costs about ₹3.61 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.
Maruti Ertiga vs Kia Carens — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the Maruti Ertiga 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.