Kia Carens VS Mahindra Thar OG: On Road Price, Power, Features, Mileage, Colors @ Gaadiplanner

Kia Carens VS Mahindra Thar OG Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage

Some people buy Kia Carens because of brand loyalty and some buy Mahindra Thar OG for the same reason. But if you want to actually compare instead of just trusting names, the engine and mileage numbers in the table below tell the real story.

Key Highlights of Kia Carens Premium Opt Diesel vs Mahindra Thar OG Thar 1.5L AXT Diesel RWD

Specification	Kia Carens Premium Opt Diesel	Mahindra Thar OG Thar 1.5L AXT Diesel RWD
Price (Ex-Showroom)	₹12.88 Lakh	₹10.32 Lakh
Engine	1493 cc	1497 cc
Max Power	114.41bhp@4000rpm	116.93bhp@3500rpm
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Transmission	6-Speed Manual	6-Speed Manual
Mileage (ARAI)	15.58 kmpl
Seating Capacity	7 Seater	4 Seater
Body Type		SUV

⊞ Engine & Transmission 9 ▲

Engine	1493 cc	1497 cc
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder	4 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage (ARAI)	15.58 kmpl	—
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114.41bhp@4000rpm	116.93bhp@3500rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	250Nm@1500-2750rpm	300Nm@1750-2500rpm
Emission Standard	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Transmission	6-Speed Manual	6-Speed Manual

⊞ Dimensions 2 ▲

Length Width Height	4540 mm × 1800 mm × 1708 mm	3995 mm × 1870 mm × 1855 mm
Wheelbase	2780 mm	2450 mm

⊞ Capacity 2 ▲

Seating Capacity	7	4
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 Litres	55 Litres

⊞ Suspension & Tyres 8 ▲

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Multi-link, Solid Axle
Additional Steering Features	Tilt	Tilt
Steering	Electric	Electric
Tyres	205/65 R16 Radial Tubeless	255/65 R18 Tubeless Highway Terrain
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Wheels	16 Inch	18 Inch

⊞ Exterior 8 ▲

Sunroof	No	—
Spoiler	Yes	—
Roof Rails	Yes	—
Antenna	Shark Fin	—
Headlights	LED	LED
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	No	No
Fog Lights	No	No

⊞ Safety 5 ▲

ADAS	No	—
NCAP Rating	global ncap safety rating: 3 Star; global ncap child safety rating: 5 Star	—
Airbags	6	6
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	No
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes

⊞ Comfort 8 ▲

Air Conditioner	Yes (with Rear Vents)	Yes (with Rear Vents)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	No	No
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)	With Guidedlines	—
Keyless Start/ Button Start	Yes	Yes
Drive Modes	No	—
Charging Ports	Yes	Yes

⊞ Braking 6 ▲

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes

⊞ Security 3 ▲

Engine Immobiliser	Yes	—
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

⊞ Windows & Mirrors 5 ▲

Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Powered	Manual
Rain-sensing Wipers	No	—
Rear Wiper	No	No
Rear Defogger	No	Yes

⊞ Entertainment 7 ▲

Infotainment Screen	Yes	No
Audio System	4 Front & Rear	No
USB Compatibility	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility	Yes	No
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
GPS Navigation System	No	—
Wireless Charger	No	—

⊞ Seats & Upholstery 4 ▲

Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Vinyl
Driver Seat Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	—
Split Rear Seat	60:40 Split	50:50 Split

Colours

🎨 Colours ▲

Available Colours

Sparkling Silver

Clear White

Pewter Olive

Aurora Black Pearl

Imperial Blue

Gravity Gray

Everest White

Galaxy Grey

Stealth Black

Jeans Blue

Battleship Gray

Deep Forest

Tango Red

Artemis Silver

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Premium Opt Diesel

12.88 Lakh Ex-showroom

EMI: ₹21,140/mo · 20% down · 5yr

15.58 kmpl manual Diesel

Key Features

6 Airbags
CarPlay / Android Auto
Push Button Start
Yes Screen
Parking Sensors

Premium Opt

11.02 Lakh Ex-showroom

EMI: ₹18,087/mo · 20% down · 5yr

15.58 kmpl manual Petrol

Key Features

6 Airbags
CarPlay / Android Auto
Push Button Start
Yes Screen
Parking Sensors

Premium Opt CNG

11.77 Lakh Ex-showroom

EMI: ₹19,318/mo · 20% down · 5yr

15.58 km/kg manual CNG

Key Features

6 Airbags
CarPlay / Android Auto
Push Button Start
Yes Screen
Parking Sensors

Kia Carens comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	Kia Carens Rs. 11.02 Lakh - 12.88 Lakh Ex-Showroom	Nissan Tekton Rs. 10.49 Lakh - 18.59 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mahindra Thar OG Rs. 10.32 Lakh - 18.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Just Launched 05 Sep 2026 Maruti Suzuki Baleno Rs. 5.99 Lakh - 9.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Nissan Gravite Rs. 5.73 Lakh - 9.18 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	6	6	6	5	5
Engine	1493 cc - 1497 cc	999 cc - 1333 cc	1497 cc - 1997 cc	1197 cc	999 cc
Fuel Type	Diesel / Petrol	Petrol	Diesel / Petrol	Petrol / Cng	Petrol / Cng
Max Power	114.41 bhp - 113.42 bhp	98.63 bhp - 160.77 bhp	116.93 bhp - 159.58 bhp	82 bhp - 69 bhp	71.01 bhp - 71 bhp
Mileage	15.58 - 15.58 km/kg kmpl	17.8 - 19.4 kmpl	9 kmpl	23.8 - 33.61 km/kg kmpl	19.3 - 19.6 kmpl
Boot Space	216 Litres	518 Litres	-	318 Litres	625 Litres
Airbags	6	6	6	6	6

Mahindra Thar OG comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	Mahindra Thar OG Rs. 10.32 Lakh - 18.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom	Renault Duster Rs. 10.49 Lakh - 18.69 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Nissan Tekton Rs. 10.49 Lakh - 18.59 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Skoda Kushaq Rs. 10.69 Lakh - 18.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Isuzu S-CAB Z Rs. 15.90 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Kia Syros EV Rs. 18.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	6	6	6	7 / 6	5	1
Engine	1497 cc - 1997 cc	999 cc - 1333 cc	999 cc - 1333 cc	1498 cc - 999 cc	2499 cc	-
Fuel Type	Diesel / Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel	Electric
Max Power	116.93 bhp - 159.58 bhp	99 bhp - 161 bhp	98.63 bhp - 160.77 bhp	147.51 bhp - 114 bhp	77.77 bhp	169 bhp
Mileage	9 kmpl	17.75 - 19.41 kmpl	17.8 - 19.4 kmpl	18.72 - 19.76 kmpl	-	-
Boot Space	-	518 Litres	518 Litres	385 Litres	-	-
Airbags	6	6	6	6	2	6