Kia Carens vs Skoda Kushaq
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Overview
| Specs Score | 47 / 100 Better Specs | 45 / 100 |
General
| Model | Carens | Kushaq |
| Type | MUV | SUV |
| Colors | Matte Graphite | Candy White, Carbon Steel, Brilliant Silver, Brilliant Silver With Carbon Steel Roof, Lava Blue, Tornado Red, Kushaq Onyx - Candy White, Kushaq Onyx - Carbon Steel, Kushaq Matte Edition, Elegance Edition - Deep Black, Monte Carlo - Candy White with Carbon Steel Painted Roof, Monte Carlo - Tornado Red with Carbon Steel Painted Roof |
| Warranty Details | 3 years | 4 years, Upto 1 Lakh Kms |
Engine and Transmission Details
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi | 1.5 TSI Petrol, in-line, 4-Stroke Positive Ignition Direct Injection Engine with Active Cylinder Technology |
| Engine Displacement | 1482 cc | 1498 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Maximum Power | 157.81 bhp @ 5500rpm | 147.51 bhp @5000-6000rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 253 Nm @ 1500-3500rpm | 250 Nm @1600-3500rpm |
| Valves/Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Valve Configuration | DOHC | |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (TC) | Automatic (DCT) |
| Turbo Charger | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel Supply System | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDi) | Turbo Stratified Injection (TSI) |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed Automatic (TC) Gear Box | 7 Speed Automatic (DCT) Gear Box |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Clutch Type | Dry Double Plate Clutch | |
| Extra Features | Hydraulic Diagonal Split Vaccum Assisted Braking System |
Performance Details
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| ARAI Certified Mileage | 18.86 km/L | |
| Emission Norm Compliance | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) |
Suspension and Handling Details
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | McPherson Suspension with Lower Triangular Links & Stabiliser Bar |
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring | Twist Beam Axle |
| Steering Type | Electric | Electric, Electro-Mechanical |
| Adjustable Steering | Yes, Telescopic | Yes, Tilt, Telescopic |
| Brake Type | Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) | Disc (Front), Drum (Rear) |
Body Design Details
| Gross Weight | 1696 kg | |
| Kerb Weight | 1278-1309 Kg | |
| Length | 4540 mm | 4225 mm |
| Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Height | 1708 mm, with R16 wheels and roof rails | 1612 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Unladen) | 195 mm | 155 mm |
| Wheel Base | 2780 mm | 2651 mm |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Tubeless, Radial |
| Tyre Size | 205 / 65 R16 | 205/55 R17 |
| Spare Wheel | Yes, Steel Wheel | Yes, R16, Steel Wheel |
| Number Of Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seating Capacity | 6 Seater | 5 Seater |
| Boot Space | 216 L | 385 L |
| Cargo | 1405 L |
Comfort and Convenience Details
| Engine Start/Stop Button | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Engine Start | Yes | |
| Idle Start/Stop System | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes, Adjustable Dual Vents |
| Automatic Climate Control | Yes | Yes, with Control Touch Panel & Air Care Function |
| Air Purifier | Yes, with Virus and Bacteria Protection | |
| Power Windows Front | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear | Yes | Yes |
| One Touch Power Windows | All Windows, Auto Up/Down with Voice Command | Driver Only |
| Remote Boot Opener | Yes | |
| Electric Boot Opener | No | Yes |
| Low Fuel Warning Light | Yes | Yes |
| Boot Light | Yes | |
| Cruise Control | Yes, with Speed Limiting Option | Yes |
| Inbuilt Navigation System | Yes | |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes, KESSY (Engine Start/Stop & Locking/Unlocking of Door) |
| Drive Modes | Normal, Eco, Sport | |
| Glove Box Cooling | Yes | |
| Voice Control | Yes | |
| Central Console Armrest | Yes, with Storage | Yes, with Storage |
| Tailgate Ajar Warning | Yes | |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Yes | |
| Lane Change Indicator | Yes | |
| Power Outlet 12V | Front | Front |
| USB Charging Port Front | Yes, Type-C | Yes, 2 x USB-C |
| USB Charging Port Rear | Yes, Type-C | Yes, Two USB-C |
| Foldable Rear Seat | Yes, 50:50 Foldable Seat | Yes, 60:40 Foldable Seat |
| Seat Features | Seat Lumbar Support | |
| Vanity Mirror | Yes | Passenger Side |
| Vanity Mirror Lights | No | |
| Passenger Accessories | Cabin Light Front, Rear Reading Lamp, Rear Seat Headrest, Reclining Rear Seats, Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest, Luggage Hook And Net | Cabin Light Front, Rear Reading Lamp, Rear Seat Headrest, Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest, Luggage Hook And Net |
| Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM) | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable Headrest | Front, Rear | Front, Rear |
| Bottle Holder | Front, Rear | Front, Rear |
| Cup Holder | Front Centre, Rear, with Cooling Function | Rear, Front Centre |
| Dead Pedal | Yes | |
| Sunglass Holder | Yes | |
| Steering Features | 3-Spoke, Leather Wrapped, Paddle Shifters, D-Cut Steering Wheel with Carens Logo | 2-Spoke, Leather Wrapped, Paddle Shifters, Chrome Scroller |
| Extra Features | 1st Row Cooling Cup Holders, 2nd Row Cooling Can Holders, 2nd Row Seat One Touch Easy Electric Tumble, Roof Flushed 2nd & 3rd Row Diffused AC Vents with 4 Stage Speed Control, 2nd Row 60:40 Split Seats with Sliding, Reclining and Tumble, 2nd Row Seat Back Folding Armrest with Cup Holders, Rear Door Sunshade Curtains | Front & Rear Door Armrest with Cushioned Leatherette Upholstery, Four Foldable Roof Grab Handles, Storage Compartment in the Front and Rear Doors, Front Seat Back Pockets (Driver & Co-Driver), SmartClip Ticket Holder, Coat Hook on Rear Roof Handles, Utility Recess on the Dashboard, Smart Grip Mat for One Hand Bottle Operation |
Styling Features
| ORVM Color | Body Colored | Body Colored |
| Bumper Color | Body Colored | Body Colored |
| Flush Door Handles | No | |
| Door Handle Color | Chrome | Body Colored, with Chrome Accents |
| Interior Door Handle Finish | Chrome | Chrome |
| Gear Knob Finish | Leather Wrapped | Chrome |
| Front Grille Design | Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Black High Glossy Surround Accents | Škoda Signature Grill with Chrome Surround |
| Exterior Style | Single Tone | Single Tone |
| Dashboard Style | Dual Tone, New Distinct Black High Gloss Dashboard with Spatial Print | Single Tone, Dashboard with Painted décor insert |
| Styling Features | Xclusive Two Tone Black and splendid Sage Green Interiors, Premium Head Lining, Leatherette Wrapped Door Trims | Chrome Dashboard Line, Front Scuff Plates with Kushaq Inscription |
Features
| Steering Mounted Controls | Audio, Cruise Controls | Audio, Voice, MID |
| Alloy Wheels | Yes | Yes |
Safety Features
| Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) | Yes | Yes |
| Speed-Sense Auto Door Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) | No | |
| Impact-Sense Auto Door Unlock | Yes | |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Belt Warning | Yes | |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Speed Limit Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Overspeed Warning | Yes | Yes |
| NCAP Rating | 3 Star (Adult) Global NCAP Rating, 5 Star (Child) Global NCAP Rating | 5 Star (Adult) Global NCAP Rating, 5 Star (Child) Global NCAP Rating |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mount | Yes | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Pinch Power Windows | Yes, with Voice recognition | Yes, Driver Side Only |
| IRVM Type | Anti Glare, Kia Connect Controls on Inside Rear View Mirror | Auto Dimming |
| Heads-Up Display (HUD) | No | |
| Engine Immobilizer | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Device | Yes | |
| Parking Sensors | Front, Rear | Rear |
| Number Of Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Airbags | Passenger, Driver, Side, Curtain | Driver, Passenger, Side, Curtain |
| Seat Belts | Rear Seat Belts, Rear Middle Seat Belt, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts | Rear Seat Belts, Rear Middle Seat Belt, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts |
| Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelt | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Control | Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control, Hill Descent Control, Hill Start Assist | Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control, Hill Start Assist |
| Brake Disc Wiping | Yes | |
| Door Lock | Central Locking, Child Safety Locks | Central Locking, Child Safety Locks |
| Headlamps | LED Headlamps, Automatic Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps | LED Headlamps, Automatic Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps |
| Projector Headlamps | Yes | |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) | Yes, LED DRLs | Yes |
| High Beam Assist | Yes | |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Dynamic Guidelines | Yes, with Static Guidelines |
| Dash Cam | Dash Cam Front | |
| Advanced Safety Features | Multi Collision Braking, EDS (Electronic Differential Lock System), XDS & XDS+, MSR (Motor Slip Regulation), Roll Over Protection, Three-Point Seatbelts (Front, Rear Outer and Rear Centre), Emergency Triangle in the Luggage Compartment | |
| Extra Features | VSM (Vehicle Stability Management) | Anti-Glare ORVM's, Dual Tone Warning Horn |
Interior Features
| Air Conditioner | Yes | Yes |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument Cluster | 10.25 inches, Digital | 8 inches, Digital |
| Multi Information Display (MID) | Color TFT MID | ŠKODA Virtual Cockpit |
| Tachometer | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Odometer | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parcel Tray | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Multi Trip Meter | Yes | Yes |
| Glove Compartment | Yes | Yes, with Cooling |
| Lighting | Ambient Lighting linked with Multi Drive Modes | Footwell Illumination, Ambient Interior Lighting |
| Outside Temperature Display | Yes | |
| Adjustable Seats | Manual Adjustable Seats, Manual Height Adjustable Driving Seat | Electric Adjustable Seats, Electric Height Adjustable Driving Seat |
| Seats Features | Ventilated Front Seats | Ventilated Front Seats |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | Leatherette, Black Leatherette with Perforated Grey Design |
| Extra Features | Retractable SeatBack Table with Cup Holder and Gadget Mount, Walk-in Lever | Black Plastic handbrake with Chrome Handle button, Chrome Trim Surround On Side Air Conditioning Vents & Insert On Steering Wheel, Chrome Trim On Air Conditioning Duct Sliders |
Exterior Features
| Adjustable Headlights | Yes | Yes |
| Front Fog Lights | Yes, LED | Yes |
| Rear Fog Lights | Yes | |
| Tail Lights | LED, Star Map LED | LED, Skoda Crystalline Split LED Tail Lamps |
| Cornering Foglamps | Yes | |
| High Mount Stop Lamp | Yes | Yes |
| Wheel Design | Alloy, Dual Tone Crystal Cut Alloys with Black Gloss Centre Cap | Alloy, Dual Tone VEGA |
| Lighting | Rear Doors Spot Lamp with Kia Logo Projection | Rear LED Number Plate Illumination, Automatic Coming/leaving Home Lights |
| Defoggers | Front Window Defogger, Rear Window Defogger | Front Window Defogger, Rear Window Defogger |
| Rain Sensing Wiper | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Window Wiper | Yes, with Washer | Yes |
| Electric Folding ORVM | Yes, with Auto Fold | Yes |
| Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM) | ORVM Turn Indicators, Electrically Adjustable ORVM | ORVM Turn Indicators, Electrically Adjustable ORVM |
| Roof Features | Roof Rail | Roof Rail |
| Sunroof | Yes | Yes, Electric with Bounce Back System |
| Body Design | Chrome Garnish, Rear Spoiler, Tinted Glass | Chrome Garnish, Rear Spoiler |
| Extra Features | Monte Carlo Fender Garnish, Rear Bumper Reflectors, Glossy Black Front & Rear Diffuser, Black Side Armoured Cladding, Glossy Black Plastic cover on B-Pillar & C-Pillar, Glossy Black Trunk Garnish |
Connectivity
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB Input Port | Yes | Yes |
| Auxiliary Input Port | Yes | |
| Android Auto | Yes, Wireless | Yes, Wireless |
| Apple Carplay | Yes, Wireless | Yes, Wireless |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, with Cooling Function | Yes |
Connected Car Technology
| Connected Car Tech | Yes, Kia Connect | Yes, MyŠKODA Connect |
| Geofence | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Vehicle Tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Vehicle Status | Yes | |
| Remote AC Start | Yes | |
| App To Car Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Door Lock Via APP | Yes | |
| Door Unlock Via APP | Yes | |
| Emergency SOS Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Other Connected Car Features | OTA Map and System Updates | Walk To Car, Real-time Speed Tracking, Device Tampering Alert, Driving Behaviour, Road Side Assistance |
Infotainment Features
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display Size | 10.25 inches | 10 inches |
| Speakers Brand | BOSE | |
| Front Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers Count | 8 | 6 |
| Number Of Subwoofers | 1 | |
| Rear Infotainment System | 25.65 cm (10.1“) Rear Seat Entertainment - Passenger Side | |
| Media Player | Radio | Radio |
| Infotainment Features | Skoda Sound System with 6 High Performance Speakers & Subwoofer |
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