Maruti Suzuki XL6 vs Kia Carens - Which is the best MPV? | Comparison

Maruti Suzuki XL6 vs Kia Carens - Which is the best MPV? | Comparison | Autocar India

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For those looking for a large, three-row family car, which one of these two makes for a better buy? Jay Patil finds out.
Cameraperson: Mrityunjay Chakraborty, Pradeep Bhondave
Editor: Mohit Sharma
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0:00 - Intro
0:54 - Exterior
1:24 - Boot capacity
2:02 - XL6 Interior
3:27 - Carens Interior
4:45 - Features
4:52 - XL6 middle row
6:12 - Carens middle row
6:59 - XL6 third row
7:56 - Carens third row
8:44 - XL6 performance
11:07 - Carens performance
13:42 - Carens with full load
14:26 - XL6 with full load
15:02 - Safety features
15:23 - Price and verdict
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@ducatimultistradav4850 Жыл бұрын

I like the way how Autocar India is not comparing the standards of MPV to a radical SUV.. Both are meant for totally different set of buyers...

@saipraneeth9589 Жыл бұрын

Recently we bought xl6 alpha+ mt red n balck dual tone and we drove from visakhapatnam to chennai 864km one side and to drive it was fun and very satisfied to drive its smooth and reaponsive and i didnt find any problem to overtake we got a mileage of 21.2 km with full load of boot and 4people with 80-90 kmph. Totally we are very much satisfied with xl6

@amartyabasu1220 Жыл бұрын

Bought the top manual XL6 in October '22 and this video isn't making me regret it. More than ok with the power deficit, love the mileage (getting 20+ on some drives but usually between 15 and 18) and the service. 3 Lakhs and the waiting time were a huge deal for me.

@uthams2 Жыл бұрын

I recently did a 1500+ km round trip, Bangalore to Kochi to Munnar and back the same route in the 1.4 turbo manual Carens, and my friends who travelled with me were trumped with how good the car is, in terms of fit, finish, feel, quality, ride comfort, power, everything

@sayanmaity4788 Жыл бұрын

Can we compare the comfort with the innova. Because i am planning for the carens nd we have a 16yr old innova nd the new gen is overbudget

@deepikasrivastava1964 Жыл бұрын

You should compare 1.5 litre engine of XL6 to the 1.5 litre engine of Carens, because that would be fare and the current is not because you are comparing naturally aspirated to turbocharged.

@JagannathMoorthy Жыл бұрын

I bought my XL6 back in 2021 when the Karens was not launched. Even the XL6 was the earlier version, so I bought the base manual variant over the older 4 speed auto. However, if I was buying today, I'd probably still buy the XL6 auto because the thing that is more important is space. I find the space in the 3rd row and even the luggage compartment to be stellar in the XL6. You need to go up to the Innova level to get more space.

@samfisher515 Жыл бұрын

Maruti seats are comfortable. Engine is very reliable

@Auchitya01 Жыл бұрын

I have booked XL6 in the first week of Feb. Hopefully will receive the car on Holi. In my opinion, if you travel with your family (5-6 people) frequently, then go for Carens. But if you have usage like me where once in a while you need the 6 seater option then go for XL6 because it drives like a bigger hatchback and doesn't feel heavy or like a big car while driving. A few more points to note: the waiting period for the base models of Carens is too high (more than 8 months) and the mileage is of course much better in XL6.

@soham3679 Жыл бұрын

Me too....but the only confusion is that wheather the engine will be bs6 phase 2 complient or not...will the engine support upcomming E20 petrol??

@samfisher515 Жыл бұрын

Maruti cars are reliable and tension free.

@Auchitya01 Жыл бұрын

@@soham3679 Don't think so. K15C is the same 1500cc engine used in Brezza, Vitara etc. So, don't think it will support E20 petrol.

@Auchitya01 Жыл бұрын

@@samfisher515 True. Hence, the preference over Kia.

@TheZenith790 Жыл бұрын

@@Auchitya01 my 14 year old alto is running on e20 petrol ( i believe we have already achieved 20 percent mixing.....i read somewhere in the news) so there shud be no fuss about the e20 petrol

@kowshikselvam Жыл бұрын

XL6 is one of the Best MPV which i have been using from the past 2.5 years. Mileage friendly I'm getting an average of 15-17. Service cost is less. Like they said in power differences you don't felt that lag. Overall XL6 is best value for money.

@Vishnu-ji7sh Жыл бұрын

The difference of 3 lakhs u mentioned is on the ex showroom which means its around 4 lakhs plus costlier than xl6 on road .diesel at full options costs near 24 from march.

@ravi0389 Жыл бұрын

I own Kia Carens and it is best in all ways .. Super comfortable .. Modern design. premium feel

@abhigyanbg5764 Жыл бұрын

Are you a doctor?

@RohanSingh-ng6zc Жыл бұрын

But those ac vents( looks weird and vintage) and seat comfort is not good

@ravi0389 Жыл бұрын

@@abhigyanbg5764 No I am not a doctor

@praveenpgec Жыл бұрын

@Rohan Singh but they look good na. 🤣

@psvasu23 Жыл бұрын

Somehow i felt that the verdict was given at the beginning itself !!!

@stark469 Жыл бұрын

I bought Kia Carens 2 months back and fully satisfied with the performance it offered. I went to Bhimashankar with full 7 peoples capacity and luggage. It performed exceptionally well specially in uphill twist turns. And while downhilling it's steering feedback was amazing. Fuel is the little bit concern here maybe it will be better with next service. Pros - Better AC controls every seat has 1 AC along with spread and direct flow options which is advantage in this indian heat. Smooth and powerful steering feedback. All disc break makes breaking really better. Tried and tested on hills. Premium interior finishing makes feel good factor enhanced. Bigger and better infotainment touchscreen systems is really good. Entry to 3rd row witu just 1 button click seats folds. Cons - Fuel economy is less compared to Ertiga. My opinion on fuel may change with next service but yeah it is what it is at the moment

@chaitanyachaurasia Жыл бұрын

excellent review, my suggestion is that if you can include the warranty periods of the cars as mpv are used majorly for mile munching so having a longer warranty is surely a plus point

@krishlandge3574 Жыл бұрын

The main reason to buy carens is available of Diesel engine that is best part of it

@abymathew295 Жыл бұрын

KIA as a brand is the prime example of how to design and build a car for Indian mass market.. Once a totally Alien brand to us, now turned the entire indian car market upside down, While Major players like Ford, Harley just quit after years of experience in India...WHAT A SHAME.

@chandrasekhar4449 Жыл бұрын

If that is the case, then safari is just 3 lakhs above Kia carens and the best one and better features and safety too. Why don’t you compare with that ?

@AkhilWalavalkar Жыл бұрын

I was thinking that too.. 3 lakhs is a big amount, so in that way there can be comparison with Alcazar, Safari and XUV700 as well and even triber at the lower end. Basically cost matters a lot I feel.

@vikanshvashist5121 Жыл бұрын

I purchase XL6 in 2021, the car is very good in terms of mileage and space. If I talk about the space then it is very good but if you are not using 6 seats everyday but for a family trip it quiet good and if i talk about the mileage then it is giving me approx 15-16 in city drive and 19-20 on highway if I use cruise control but it depends on your driving. As a owner i recommend that it was a value for money product.👍

@eeshachandrapupadhya9160 Жыл бұрын

I'd rather get an Ertiga, I'll have total peace of mind. All necessary things I need are available and it'll be a lot cheaper.

@kaival5 Жыл бұрын

Go for carens prestige model 1.5 na engine

@ShubhoBose Жыл бұрын

If I had stretch to 17 lakhs to get the Carens, I would just get the new Innova.

@90zkid Жыл бұрын

India needs 5 star mpvs. Both these cars are good but 3 star crash ratings are a big bummer.i myself was going to book xl6 AT but changed my mind, now saving money to buy a safari.

@gopalakrishnanraman475 Жыл бұрын

Maruti Suzuki should give 4 disc brakes to the xl6 alpha plus variant at least.

@nagarajuj Жыл бұрын

Never seen this one vedio..thanks

@chandrachurniyogi8394 Жыл бұрын

both the XL6 & KIA Carens could do with front & rear lateral strut bars for greater torsional rigidity & enhanced stiffening . . . resulting in more sure footed handling on twisty roads . . . a retuned suspension calibration will be an added benefit . . . the Carens could do with a pair of proper forward facing multi-adjustable leather trimmed captain seats . . .

@ramrajv 16 күн бұрын

Thanks for the great comparison. I would like to know about the maintenance costs comparison too. Can you include this into your video?

@AkhilWalavalkar Жыл бұрын

The last line of 3 lakhs more I guess makes a big difference.. 3 lakhs is a substantial difference. Maruti needs to bring sportier versions of their cars. Don't know why they don't get their turbo engines to india. Better Safety rating n a turbo engine is all they need. (And a sunroof I guess 😉😉)

@MukeshMukesh-bz8pk Жыл бұрын

Amazing small but thoughtful n practical features provided by kia in Karens just that 3 star rating is a big cons

@biswadeepmahapatra6204 Жыл бұрын

Innova hycross is a much better option compared to higher models of carens . Further Kia is not known for it's built quality.

@zenjm6496 Жыл бұрын

Neither is Innova.

@VersatileStrings Жыл бұрын

Diesel engine specs for Carens were not mentioned ?

@ashleygreen4244 Жыл бұрын

Look how crew members were trying to avoid Front camera while sitting inside 😂. That's funny!!

@pganmol Жыл бұрын

Does it has Cruz control?

@Aslam-xd3hu 2 ай бұрын

Xl6 ❤❤❤

@prasaddeshmukh0073 Жыл бұрын

XL6 is a Very Good Choice though the top model price is way too high Rs 17 lakh in road Pune

@prakhar1259 Жыл бұрын

Difference between xl6 and ertiga?

@TotalySidYT Жыл бұрын

What about the Alcazar?? Even though it's similar to the Carens

@mahendra_akshaj Жыл бұрын

Kia Carens interors are damn good n hv wow factor, xl6 is ertiga xcept head n tail lights

@nostalgia9000 Жыл бұрын

Damn good but you sit on a stone😄😄n drive

@Auchitya01 Жыл бұрын

Except for Headlight, tail lamp, 16-inch alloy wheels, all-black interiors, cruise control and the list goes on actually.

@ducatimultistradav4850 Жыл бұрын

Carens is better in every way... But seriously both need improvement in safety...

@praveenpgec Жыл бұрын

Ok, be safe on your ducati 😃

@manoja538 Жыл бұрын

Carens feel like a more premium, luxury car than XL6

@Madhavan_kkl Жыл бұрын

Carens is the best I would say..

@dhruvshetty.95 Жыл бұрын

Loved the way the review was done, but i think it's a little unfair to compare the Xl6's 1.5 engine with the 1.4 engine of the Karens. Maybe another review with both of their 1.5 petrol manuals?

@adityabhardwaj2237 Жыл бұрын

Xl6 1.5 is far better also the carens 2nd and 3rd row seats have no under thigh support so in terms of an MPV xl6 is clearly better

@prakyathprakash5180 Жыл бұрын

Karens 1.5 is available only in the Base version, so it doesn't make sense to compare this with premium versions of XL6. Also the 1.4L is the real deal bcz it comes with a Turbo engine and is more powerful than the 1.5.

@zenjm6496 Жыл бұрын

I like the instrument cluster on the XL6. It looks like it's been designed after an expensive watch of sorts. And the one on Carens is the worst design choice in an otherwise beautiful car. It looks like they took inspiration from Casio calculators. It looks awful.

@kamalseth2322 Жыл бұрын

Carens best

@अभय_अग्रवाल Жыл бұрын

3 star safety rating 🤧 tata, mahindra, & skoda please bring something to this segment

@peanutbutterjelly1368 Жыл бұрын

Mahindra had one and it bunked quite heavily.

@amaljoe367 Жыл бұрын

@@peanutbutterjelly1368 which one? The shark inspired family mpv? 😂

@OmFreeRadical Жыл бұрын

@@peanutbutterjelly1368 marazzo?

@SuyashKaul Жыл бұрын

You forgot Marazzo like the market did ? 🙈

@peanutbutterjelly1368 Жыл бұрын

@@OmFreeRadical yes

@Prothomesh. Жыл бұрын

The carens it is more powerful more premium looking looks better is the longest in class cons bad safety headlight is weird not able to penetrate in night

@daniel-oc2kz Жыл бұрын

Ertiga over both. Reliable, cheaper and practical

@MrXxx008 Жыл бұрын

And also kills. U missed that part

@jainamshah9497 Жыл бұрын

@@MrXxx008 aagaya tata ka choda

@OmFreeRadical Жыл бұрын

@@MrXxx008

@iamshanif Жыл бұрын

@@MrXxx008 it has the same safety rating as these cars

@Vsmeti Жыл бұрын

@@MrXxx008 Once watch recent carens accident videos. Even ertiga build quality is better than your plastic box Carens.

@rutvijhedamba3908 Жыл бұрын

Yours videos are good, informative. You should try it in hindi.U will find more views and likes.

@navinkumar6388 Жыл бұрын

I feel carens is better than tribe. But haven't driven Ertiga or XL6. I feel Carens has less power than my XUV300 W8 2020 model

@raghu87animator 6 ай бұрын

When both cars are standing next to each other xl6 is smaller in height than carens but in details it shows vice versa??? Howz it possible??? Infact seating height is also higher than xl6..??!!!!

@chanduramgopalakrishnan8765 Жыл бұрын

Actually what's the real purpose of a sunroof ?

@RockerRoy Жыл бұрын

I m missing marazzo in this comparison.mahindra should have worked on the feature list of marazzo and special on the pararomic sunroof. Mahindra u spoiled the great product

@kushsaraogi Жыл бұрын

This Shud Answer Everybody's Questions .. The Perfect Video for those who travel with a Full Load .. My Personal Fav For Full Loader- KIA CARENS .. 🫡. I like the Conventional XL6, But In Terms of Features & Practicality & Also Ride Comfort| Refinement I Wud Pick the Carens .. ♥️

@abdulhakeem5381 Жыл бұрын

Kia & hyundai and automobile comparisons the winner is a fore gone conclusion 😬

@versusbattle5916 Жыл бұрын

What's the mileage for both? If anyone knows That shall alson matter a lot right?

@MohammedSiddique03 Жыл бұрын

Kia's 1.4l turbo returns 9 - 10 kmpl on Highways with full load on the other hand XL6 1.5l NA returns 17- 18 Kmpl on Highways

@LUFFY09789 Жыл бұрын

Now, some people will come to give their knowledge about the now discontinued Mahindra Marazzo and Tata Hexa.

@Unknown.Anonymous. Жыл бұрын

The fact Maruti Suzuki india doesn't have a diesel engine across its offerings is very unfortunate. Even Carens Petrol has a much more powerful engine than XL6 And diesel is just too good.

@shreyank4087 Жыл бұрын

I think what maruti needs is to add a turbo to their 1.5 liter engine

@aakashchoudhuri Жыл бұрын

One doesn't even need to watch till the end to know the verdict by Autocar India. It is quite an absolute fact that Carens is leagues ahead of the XL6. Unless and until Maruti Suzuki ditches the "kitna deti hai" and "utilitarian" philosophy, it will continue to push average and basic amenities in its Nexa vehicles, thereby completely going against the premium platter that Maruti wants to offer to customers from its Nexa offerings.

@prajwalggowda5599 Жыл бұрын

After bs6 phase 2 1.4 turbo will not be offered in carens as per my knowledge

@andrewm340i Жыл бұрын

They will replace it with 1.5 l turbo soon

@paulpmathew847 Жыл бұрын

Exterior is good with XL6 than carens. Exterior of carens looks not classy.

@CTR2K Жыл бұрын

Why why...when we have Triber best 3rd row seat 🎻

@venukrithish007 Жыл бұрын

Sure but lack of power. Let's see if the turbo comes out

@amaljoe367 Жыл бұрын

@@venukrithish007 might be coming soon. Nissan is going to launch triber based mpv soon

@taranshupattnaiktp3335 Жыл бұрын

If I would buy an MPV, I will choose none of them, because they are unsafe with 3 stars. I would rather save some money and get a Renault Triber. It is not powerful, t's engine isn't that strong, and won't feel premium as these unsafe MPVs, but it is decently well equipped, well pacakged and also most importantly, hs a 4 star safety.

@someshbhalerao 8 ай бұрын

Diesel is not the future for Cars. Thanks Maruti for bringing XL6 in CNG, others should learn.

@rohitrao2812 Жыл бұрын

I will pick XL6.

@girishmani8577 Жыл бұрын

That bloody power window switch on xl6 came from 1947

@pawangolevlogger Жыл бұрын

XL6 is much better looking, better at crash test rating of 4 stars ( as built on a same platform as Ertiga), more fuel efficient (Maruti legacy), affordable than Carens, also the variants line up is much more understandable than complicated one’s on the Kia’s…

@rudrak9101 Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@SuyashKaul Жыл бұрын

4 stars? Which universe? With the current updated norms, it will decrease to 2 while Carens can increase to 4 stars now

@rudrak9101 Жыл бұрын

@@SuyashKaul Carens lene se accha scorpio n lena z6

@manoja538 Жыл бұрын

Variants line up? Its easy when you offer only one engine...the carens comes in 3 engine options

@manoja538 Жыл бұрын

Carens supremacy

@uthams2 Жыл бұрын

We got both in petrol guise, manual. I like the Carens over the XL6. The only place where the XL 6 is MARGINALLY, repeat marginally better is the seat comfort. For me it’s Carens PS: the Carens is 1.4 turbo

@psvasu23 9 ай бұрын

Am not sure what's the thing about not having a type C usb port !!!! Are we buying a phone or a car??? We should not be even talking about what type of USB port is provided....!!!

@rahulandhislife Жыл бұрын

It’s high time we Indians should let go of our obsession for Maruti before it’s too late. The global ncap ratings of swift and other Maruti hatchbacks already has proven how unsafe and cheap their build quality is. I myself own a 2019 Ertiga and I know how irritating it feels when fully loaded. Despite of a 1.5 l power train it feels so freaking underwhelming. I truly wish Carens had launched back in 2019 😢

@Scither- Жыл бұрын

Don’t fake it, i have driven both the cars on lease xl6 can do ghats on 3rd gear with ac on with almost full load and Kia has to down shift 😂. Kia is also good but if you compare ertiga and kia’s price you can buy fuel in ertiga for almost 5 year between the price gap for top spec with almost same features.😬

@sameerraj5800 Жыл бұрын

I think that blue-shirt man was in trakin auto. I wonder why he left that channel. I was watching his every video there, but now the new person in trakin auto is not that good.

@fuzzylogger Жыл бұрын

The Maruti twins are so boring interior wise. Also the service centre experience is really good at Kia.

@sanurawat1651 Жыл бұрын

But XL6 looks bigger but its not

@KiranKumar-cg3yg Жыл бұрын

Carens is the Winner.

@dhanunjayd7857 Жыл бұрын

How about Kia build quality . I saw most of Kia build quality worst

@amaljoe367 Жыл бұрын

Atleast better than maruti build quality I'd say

@omnostarmobilityINDIA Жыл бұрын

Innova 😝🙌

@tipusultan6342 Жыл бұрын

First comment

@amiteshbiswas7212 Жыл бұрын

Price matters!carens is expensive and low mileage.

@MsRohitesh Жыл бұрын

Both are unsafe

@boonswithbenedictions8468 Жыл бұрын

Carens kia way better.

@vachan7069 Жыл бұрын

Suzuki is Pappu of 7 Seater cars in India

@abhaychaturvedi650 Жыл бұрын

Safety is big disappointment with 3 stars

@thegreenbay..7930 Жыл бұрын

cant help out guys, its in our DNA , we indians still love neighbour wife when u married to beautiful women then her.😉

@simonjoseph92 Жыл бұрын

MPV? Oh yeah just buy the Innova. 😂

@shantanubagchi1 Жыл бұрын

Carens is far far better than xl6. It's a no competition actually

@ruchitagawade3573 Жыл бұрын

No for both

@binohuan1162 5 ай бұрын

XL6 feels like a 2015 car. It is dated and poorly put together. And tbh the third row is worse than even the ertiga

@adarshbhavihal8658 Жыл бұрын

Both mid

@Ashish_Deotale 2 ай бұрын

XL6 garibo ki Innova hai 😂😂😂😂

@ommahajan1210 2 ай бұрын

I CAME FROM MOTOROCTANE CHANEL ... I LIKE YOUR REVIEWS MORE THAN , THEM BUT I DONT YOUR VIDEO LOOK LITTLE DARKER I DONT LIKE THIS

@vamsiakkineni4498 Жыл бұрын

Both are dabbasssssssss

@nayanekbote1255 Жыл бұрын

none of this score 5star in safety so why we have to consider this useless cars ..?

@blackcloud1990 Жыл бұрын

None, because they’re both crap at safety !

@sagarmudrale7530 Жыл бұрын

2 cars build quality Zero 👎👎

@Vsmeti Жыл бұрын

Even Ertiga/ XL6 build quality is better than Carens plastic ka dabba. Don't buy Kia cars. boycott Kia.