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Maruti Suzuki Alto vs Kia Carens Comparison 2026: Price, Mileage, Features

The Maruti Suzuki Alto starts at ₹2.94 L and the Kia Carens at ₹11.02 L, a difference of ₹8.08 L ex-showroom. On-road in New Delhi that gap becomes roughly ₹8.97 L. Here is what the extra money actually buys.

Maruti Suzuki Alto

₹2.94 L - ₹5.13 L

Petrol/CNGManual5 Seats

Kia Carens

₹11.02 L - ₹12.88 L

Diesel/Petrol/CNGManual6 Seats

Maruti Suzuki Alto vs Kia Carens

Specifications

Parameter

Maruti Suzuki Alto

Kia Carens

Price

₹2.94 L - ₹5.13 L

₹11.02 L - ₹12.88 L

Body Type

Hatchback

MUV

Fuel Type

Petrol/CNG

Diesel/Petrol/CNG

Transmission

Manual

Engine

F8D Petrol Engine,F8D

CRDi VGT, Smartstream

Engine Displacement

796 cc

1493 - 1497 cc

Torque

Power

47.33bhp@6000rpm,40.36bhp@6000rpm

113.42 - 114.41 bhp

Mileage

22.05 kmpl,31.59 km/kg

12.6 kmpl

Safety Rating

Seating Capacity

5 Seats

6 Seats

Length

Width

Ground Clearance

160 mm

195 mm

Boot Space

216 Litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

35,60 Litres

45 Litres

L Price

294000

1101900

H Price

513000

1287900

Safety

▾

Feature

Maruti Suzuki Alto

Kia Carens

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

No. of Airbags

Driver Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Seat Belt Warning

Engine Immobilizer

Speed Alert

Brake Assist

—

Anti-Theft Alarm

—

Side Airbag

—

Side Airbag-Rear

—

Day & Night Rear View Mirror

—

Curtain Airbag

—

Door Ajar Warning

—

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

—

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

—

Rear Camera

—

With Guidedlines

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock

—

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

—

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

—

Driver and Passenger

Hill Descent Control

—

Hill Assist

—

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

—

Global NCAP Safety Rating

—

3 Star

Global NCAP Child Safety Rating

—

5 Star

Exterior

▾

Feature

Maruti Suzuki Alto

Kia Carens

Adjustable Headlamps

Wheel Covers

Halogen Headlamps

Boot Opening

Electronic

Tyre Size

145/80 R12

205/65 R16

Tyre Type

Tubeless Tyres

Radial Tubeless

Wheel Size

12 Inch

16 Inch

Additional Features

Body Coloured Bumpers,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Wheel Covers(Full)

Digital Radiator Grille with Silver Decor, Body Colored Front & Rear Bumper, Wheel Arch and Side Moldings (black), Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Silver Surround Accents, Rear Bumper Garnish - Silver Garnish with Diamond Kunrling Pattern, Rear Skid Plate - ABP Color, Beltline - black, Black Side Door Garnish with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Body Colored Outisde Door Handles, Roof Rail Metal Paint, Star Map LED DRLs

Rain Sensing Wiper

—

Rear Window Wiper

—

Rear Window Washer

—

Rear Window Defogger

—

Alloy Wheels

—

Rear Spoiler

—

Side Stepper

—

Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators

—

Integrated Antenna

—

Chrome Grille

—

Chrome Garnish

—

Roof Rails

—

Fog Lights

—

Antenna

—

Shark Fin

Sunroof

—

Heated Outside Rear View Mirror

—

Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)

—

Powered

LED DRLs

—

LED Headlamps

—

LED Taillights

—

LED Fog Lamps

—

Interior

▾

Feature

Maruti Suzuki Alto

Kia Carens

Glove Box

Dual Tone Dashboard

Additional Features

Dual-Tone interiors,B & C Pillar Upper Trims,C Pillar Lower Trim (Molded,Seat Upholstery(Fabric+Vinyl),Silver Accent Inside Door Handles,Silver Accent on Steering Wheel,Silver Accent on Louvers

Dark Metal Paint Dashbaord, Elite Two Tone Black and Beige Interiors, Premium Head Lining, Inside Door Handle Hyper Silver Metallic Paint, Luggage Board

Upholstery

Fabric

Tachometer

—

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

—

Leather wrap gear-shift selector

—

Folding Table in The Rear

—

Digital Cluster

—

Digital Cluster Size

—

4.2

Ambient Light Colour (numbers)

—

Fuel & Performance

▾

Feature

Maruti Suzuki Alto

Kia Carens

Fuel Type

CNG

Diesel

CNG Mileage ARAI

31.59 km/kg

—

CNG Fuel Tank Capacity

60 Litres

—

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Diesel Fuel Tank Capacity

—

45 Litres

Diesel Highway Mileage

—

15.58 kmpl

Top Speed

—

174 kmph

Comfort & Convenience

▾

Feature

Maruti Suzuki Alto

Kia Carens

Power Steering

Air Conditioner

Heater

Accessory Power Outlet

Parking Sensors

Rear

Front & Rear

KeyLess Entry

USB Charger

Front & Rear

Luggage Hook & Net

Additional Features

Assist Grips (Co - Dr. + Rear),Digital Clock (In Speedometer Display,Sun Visor(Dr.+Co Dr),RR Seat Head Rest - Integrated Type,Remote Fuel Lid Opener,Front Door Trim Map Pocket (Dr.),Front Door Trim Map Pocket (Passenger),Front & Rear Console Bottle Holder

Power Windows (All Doors) with Switch Illumination, Umbrella Holder, 2nd Row Seat One Touch Easy Electric Tumble, Roof Flushed 2nd & 3rd Row Diffused AC Vents & 4 Stage Speed Control, Body Colored ORVMs, Driving Rear View Monitor W/o Button

Adjustable Steering

—

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

—

Ventilated Seats

—

Electric Adjustable Seats

—

Automatic Climate Control

—

Air Quality Control

—

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

—

Trunk Light

—

Vanity Mirror

—

Rear Reading Lamp

—

Adjustable Headrest

—

Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest

—

Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts

—

Rear AC Vents

—

Cruise Control

—

Foldable Rear Seat

—

Engine Start/Stop Button

—

Voice Commands

—

Paddle Shifters

—

Central Console Armrest

—

With Storage

Drive Modes

—

Idle Start-Stop System

—

Rear Window Sunblind

—

Rear Windscreen Sunblind

—

Automatic Headlamps

—

Follow Me Home Headlamps

—

Voice assisted sunroof

—

Drive Mode Types

—

Power Windows

—

Front & Rear

Cup Holders

—

Front & Rear

Dimensions & Capacity

▾

Feature

Maruti Suzuki Alto

Kia Carens

Length

3445 mm

4540 mm

Width

1515 mm

1800 mm

Height

1475 mm

1708 mm

Seating Capacity

Wheel Base

2360 mm

2780 mm

Front Tread

1295 mm

—

Rear Tread

1290 mm

—

Kerb Weight

850 kg

—

Gross Weight

1185 kg

—

No. of Doors

Boot Space

—

216 Litres

Engine & Transmission

▾

Feature

Maruti Suzuki Alto

Kia Carens

Engine Type

F8D

CRDi VGT

Displacement

796 cc

1493 cc

Max Power

40.36bhp@6000rpm

114.41bhp@4000rpm

Max Torque

60Nm@3500rpm

250Nm@1500-2750rpm

No. of Cylinders

Valves Per Cylinder

Transmission Type

Manual

Gearbox

5-Speed

6-Speed

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel Supply System

—

CRDi

Turbo Charger

—

Entertainment & Communication

▾

Feature

Maruti Suzuki Alto

Kia Carens

Radio

Bluetooth Connectivity

Touchscreen

Integrated 2DIN Audio

—

Wireless Phone Charging

—

Touchscreen Size

—

8 Inch

Connectivity

—

Android Auto, Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

—

Apple CarPlay

—

No. of Speakers

—

Rear Entertainment System

—

Usb Ports

—

Tweeters

—

Rear Touchscreen

—

Additional Features

—

Wireless Phone Projection, Multiple Power Sockets with 5 C-Type Ports

Speakers

—

Front & Rear

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

▾

Feature

Maruti Suzuki Alto

Kia Carens

Front Suspension

Mac Pherson Strut

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

3-Link Rigid Axle Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Column

Collapsible

Tilt

Turning Radius

4.6

—

Front Brake Type

Disc

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Disc

Steering Type

—

Electric

ADAS Feature

▾

Feature

Maruti Suzuki Alto

Kia Carens

Forward Collision Warning

—

Automatic Emergency Braking

—

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

—

Speed Assist System

—

Traffic Sign Recognition

—

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

—

Lane Departure Warning

—

Lane Keep Assist

—

Lane Departure Prevention Assist

—

Road Departure Mitigation System

—

Driver Attention Warning

—

Adaptive Cruise Control

—

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

—

Adaptive High Beam Assist

—

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

—

Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

—

Autonomous Parking

—

Advance Internet Feature

▾

Feature

Maruti Suzuki Alto

Kia Carens

Live Location

—

Remote Immobiliser

—

Unauthorised Vehicle entry

—

Remote Vehicle Status Check

—

Navigation with Live Traffic

—

Send POI to Vehicle From App

—

Live Weather

—

E-Call & I-Call

—

Over the Air (OTA) Updates

—

Google / Alexa Connectivity

—

Save Route/Place

—

SOS Button

—

RSA

—

Over Speeding Alert

—

Remote AC On/Off

—

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Maruti Suzuki Alto vs Kia Carens Comparison overview

Comparison overview: The Maruti Suzuki Alto starts at ₹2.94 L and the Kia Carens at ₹11.02 L, a difference of ₹8.08 L ex-showroom. On-road in New Delhi that gap becomes roughly ₹8.97 L. Here is what the extra money actually buys.

Engine and performance: The Maruti Suzuki Alto uses a 796cc Petrol/CNG making 47.33bhp@6000rpm,40.36bhp@6000rpm and listed torque with Manual. The Kia Carens uses a 1,493cc Diesel/Petrol/CNG making 113.42 - 114.41 bhp and listed torque with Manual.

Mileage and running cost: These two figures are not like for like. The Maruti Suzuki Alto number is for the Petrol/CNG Manual and the Kia Carens number is for the Diesel/Petrol/CNG Manual, so compare the variants you are actually shortlisting.

Only the Maruti Suzuki Alto comes with a factory CNG option at 22.05 kmpl,31.59 km/kg, which is the cheapest way to run either car in the city.

What one gives that the other does not: The Maruti Suzuki Alto adds CNG Mileage ARAI, CNG Fuel Tank Capacity, Front Tread, Rear Tread and Kerb Weight. The Kia Carens adds Brake Assist, Central Locking, Anti-Theft Alarm, Side Airbag and Day & Night Rear View Mirror. The rest of both spec sheets is shared.

Which one should you buy?

Buy the Maruti Suzuki Alto if you drive mostly in the city, you want the lower running cost, and you would rather keep the ₹8.08 L for your down payment than spend it on features.

Buy the Kia Carens if you do regular highway runs, you carry luggage or a pram often, and you want Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) without waiting for the next facelift.

The one thing that settles it: Maruti Suzuki Alto offers CNG Mileage ARAI.

Before you sign anything:

Ex-showroom price is not what you pay. Add registration, road tax, insurance and handling, and expect the final figure to land ten to twelve percent higher. Road tax changes state to state, so a car that costs the same in two cities does not cost the same to own.

Ask the dealer four things before you book. What is the current waiting period for the variant you want. What is the on-road figure.

Then drive both cars back to back on the same day, on a road you actually use. Take your family. Put your usual luggage in the boot. Most people decide in the first ten minutes, and it is rarely for the reason they expected.

Maruti Suzuki Alto vs Kia Carens FAQs

Which is cheaper to maintain?+

Maruti Suzuki Alto is likely cheaper to maintain because it starts at the lower price. Confirm the service package, parts pricing and labour cost with the dealer before booking.

What is the price difference between Maruti Suzuki Alto vs Kia Carens?+

The ex-showroom price difference between Maruti Suzuki Alto and Kia Carens is ₹8.08 L. On-road in New Delhi, that gap becomes roughly ₹8.97 L.

Maruti Suzuki Alto vs Kia Carens, which has better mileage?+

These figures are not like for like. The Maruti Suzuki Alto number is for the Petrol/CNG Manual and the Kia Carens number is for the Diesel/Petrol/CNG Manual, so compare the variants you are actually shortlisting.

Maruti Suzuki Alto vs Kia Carens, which car has the better safety rating?+

Safety rating data is not complete for both cars. Compare crash-test ratings and standard safety kit before booking.

Which car holds its value best, Maruti Suzuki Alto vs Kia Carens?+

Resale value depends on demand in your city, service history, variant, fuel type and mileage. The car with lower running cost and stronger local demand usually holds value better.

Which is better for highway driving?+

For highway driving, compare torque, high-speed stability, safety rating and seat comfort in the exact variants you are shortlisting.