Hyundai
Hyundai Alcazar
Executive Petrol 1.5L Turbo 6 Speed Manual 7 STR
₹14,50,699
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Kia
Kia Carens
Premium (O) Petrol 1.5L Manual 7 STR
₹11,11,900
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Hyundai Alcazar vs Kia Carens
Executive Petrol 1.5L Turbo 6 Speed Manual 7 STR vs Premium (O) Petrol 1.5L Manual 7 STR: side-by-side India matchup with full specs and features.
Comparison overview
Both the Alcazar and Carens sit in the same buyer lane in India. Use these notes to see whether the price gap is worth it for your driving.
- The Alcazar costs about ₹ 3.39 lakh more than the Carens (30.5% on ex-factory prices).
- The Alcazar shows about 45 hp more peak power in the catalogue specs.
- Torque favours the Alcazar by roughly 109 Nm in published figures.
- The Alcazar is quoted at 17.5 km/L vs 15 km/L for the Carens.
- Boot space is listed as 180 L on the Alcazar and 216 L on the Carens.
Which one suits you
Pick the Carens if upfront price matters most for city commuting. Choose the Alcazar if better quoted km/L and day-to-day running costs matter. Choose the Alcazar if you want stronger performance for highways or fully loaded trips. Families who need boot space should lean toward the Carens.
Same powertrain (Petrol)
30.5% price gap between these trims
Kia Carens Premium (O) Petrol 1.5L Manual 7 STR is priced lower
Quick summary
Price and classification for the selected trims
| Spec |
Hyundai Alcazar
Executive Petrol 1.5L Turbo 6 Speed Manual 7 STR
|
Kia Carens
Premium (O) Petrol 1.5L Manual 7 STR
|
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹14,50,699 | ₹11,11,900 |
| Variant | Executive Petrol 1.5L Turbo 6 Speed Manual 7 STR | Premium (O) Petrol 1.5L Manual 7 STR |
| Brand | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Alcazar | Carens |
| Body type | SUV | Muv/mpv |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICE |
| Engine / battery | 1482 cc | 1497 cc |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Primary specs | 1482 cc · Manual · Petrol | 1497 cc · Manual · Petrol |
| Price difference Gap ₹3,38,799 · 30.5% | Higher | Lower |
Full specifications
All published specs for these variants · differences highlighted
| Specification | Hyundai Alcazar Executive Petrol 1.5L Turbo 6 Speed Manual 7 STR | Kia Carens Premium (O) Petrol 1.5L Manual 7 STR |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Performance | ||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine Type | 1.5 Turbo Gdi Petrol | Smartstream G 1.5 |
| Engine | 1482 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 158 bhp @ 5500-3500 rpm | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm |
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 253 Nm @ 1500 rpm | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| Turbocharger/ Supercharger | Turbocharged | No |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 |
| Mileage | Not specified | 15 Km / L |
| Acceleration | Not specified | 0-100 km/h in 10.42 seconds (claimed) |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual - 6 Gears | Manual - 6 Gears |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Four-Wheel-Drive | No | No |
| Suspension | ||
| Front Suspension | McPherson strut with coil spring | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| Rear Suspension | Coupled torsion beam axle | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring |
| Advanced Suspension Features | No | Not specified |
| Capacity & Dimensions | ||
| Length *Width *Height | 4560 mm * 1800 mm * 1710 mm | 4540 mm * 1800 mm * 1708 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,760 mm | 2,780 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 Seats and 3 Rows | 7 Seats and 3 Rows |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 litres | 45 litres |
| Doors | 5 Doors | 5 Doors |
| Tyre & Wheels | ||
| Wheels | Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels | Steel Rims |
| Front Tyres | 215 / 60 R17 | 195 / 65 R15 |
| Rear Tyres | 215 / 60 R17 | 195 / 65 R15 |
| Spare Wheel & Tyre | Steel | Steel (195/65R15), Located Underbody |
| Tyres | Radial - Tubeless Tyres | Radial - Tubeless Tyres |
| Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.) | ||
| Second Row Middle Seat Safety | Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt | Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Disc (Front & Rear) | Disc (Front & Rear) |
| Doors, Mirrors & Wipers | ||
| Interior Door Handles Finish | Chrome | Silver |
| Exterior Door | Black Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type | Body Coloured Door Handles |
| Storage | ||
| Bootspace | Not specified | 216 L |
| Seating & Ergonomics | ||
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | Bench |
| Infotainment & Entertainment | ||
| Antenna | Roof-Mounted Antenna | Roof-Mounted Antenna |
| Voice Assistant | Not specified | Alexa |
| Input Methods | Not specified | Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility |
| Instrument Cluster | ||
| Fuel Consumption | Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning | Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning |
| Design & Styling | ||
| Scuff Plates | Front | Plastic Scuff Plates |
| Overview | ||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Transmission | Manual - 6 Gears | Manual - 6 Gears |
| Seating Capacity | 7 Seats and 3 Rows | 7 Seats and 3 Rows |
| Engine | ||
| Horsepower | 158 bhp | 113 bhp |
| Torque | 253 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Displacement | 1482 cc | 1497 cc |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 4560 x 1800 x 1710 mm | 4540 x 1800 x 1708 mm |
| Height | 1,710 mm | 1,708 mm |
| Length | 4,560 mm | 4,540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,760 mm | 2,780 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Boot Space | 180 L | 216 L |
| Ground Clearance | 200 mm | 195 mm |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| Mileage Combined | 17.5 Km / L | 15.7 Km / L |
| Wheels and Tyres | ||
| Recommended Tyre Pressure | Not specified | Front 35 psi · Rear 35 psi (cold) |
Features & equipment
Present / absent across these trims · never invented
| Feature | Hyundai Alcazar Executive Petrol 1.5L Turbo 6 Speed Manual 7 STR | Kia Carens Premium (O) Petrol 1.5L Manual 7 STR |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Yes | Yes |
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Not available | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle Stability Control | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Downhill Assist Control | Not available | Not available |
| Forward Collision Warning | Not available | Not available |
| Lane Keep Assist | Not available | Not available |
| Door Open Warning | Yes | Not available |
| Rear Collision Warning | Not available | Not available |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
| Immobilizer | Yes | Yes |
| Child Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | Yes | Yes |
| NCAP Safety Rating | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency Call | Not available | Not available |
| Tire Repair Kit | Not available | Not available |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | Not available | Yes |
| Exterior | ||
| LED Headlights | Not available | Not available |
| Auto High Beam | Not available | Not available |
| Automatic Headlights | Yes | Not available |
| Headlight Height Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
| Sunroof | Not available | Not available |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Not available |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Not available | Not available |
| Rear Wiper | Yes | Not available |
| Rear Defogger | Yes | Not available |
| Follow Me Home Headlights | Yes | Yes |
| Puddle Lights | Not available | Not available |
| Body-Colored Bumpers | Not available | Yes |
| Body Kit | Not available | Not available |
| Rub Strips | Not available | Not available |
| Fog Lights | Not available | Not available |
| DRLs | Not available | Not available |
| Infotainment | ||
| Touchscreen Display | Not available | Yes |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Not available | Not available |
| Bluetooth | Not available | Not available |
| Navigation | Yes | Not available |
| Voice Control | Not available | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Not available | Not available |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Not available | Not available |
| AM/FM Radio | Not available | Yes |
| Heads-Up Display | Not available | Not available |
| Amazon Alexa | Not available | Yes |
| Connected Services | Not available | Not available |
| OTA Updates | Not available | Not available |
| Dashcam | Not available | Not available |
| Gesture Control | Not available | Not available |
| Trip Meter | Yes | Yes |
| Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Comfort | ||
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Not available |
| Push Button Start | Yes | Not available |
| Ventilated Seats | Not available | Not available |
| Seat Material | Yes | Yes |
| Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Cup Holders | Yes | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Controls | Not available | Yes |
| Ambient Lighting | Yes | Not available |
| Sunglass Holder | Yes | Yes |
| Umbrella Storage | Not available | Not available |
| Cabin Boot Access | Yes | Yes |
| Glovebox Cooler | Yes | Not available |
| Front Seatback Pockets | Yes | Not available |
| Headlight Ignition Reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | Not available | Not available |
| Massage Seats | Not available | Not available |
| Cabin Air Purifier | Not available | Not available |
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