Updated 13 June 2025 at 17:46 IST
Kia vs Hyundai: Buyers looking for a new vehicle, which is feature-loaded, has comfortable spacious cabin, and punchy performance, have multiple options to choose from. Recently, Kia India launched the updated version of the Carens, which is the Clavis. It shares its underpinnings with the Hyundai Alcazar and have a similar feature-list and engine options.
Here is a feature-by-feature comparison of the Kia Carens Clavis vs Hyundai Alcazar:
The price of the Kia Caresn Clavis starts at ₹13.42 lakh (on-road, Noida) for the base variant. On the other side, the price of the Hyundai Alcazar starts at ₹17.42 lakh (on-road, Noida).
Both the Kia Carens Clavis and the Hyundai Alcazar offers a panoramic sunroof, multiple driving modes, ambient lighting, a wireless charger, and more. However, the Kia Carens Clavis has a single-zone climate control whereas the Hyundai Alcazar has a dual-zone climate control.
Both the Kia Carens Clavis and the Hyundai Alcazar offers Level-2 ADAS, six airbags, ABS, EBD, traction control, TPMS, hill-hold assist, and more.
The Kia Carens Clavis has a 1.5L NA petrol engine, mated to a 6-speed MT. There is a 1.5L turbo petrol engine, mated to a 6-speed MT or iMT gearbox or a 7-speed DCT gearbox. Further it has a 1.5L diesel engine on offer.
On the other side, the Hyundai Alcazar has a 1.5L turbo petrol engine, mated to a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT gearbox. On the other side, it has the same 1.5L diesel engine on offer, having the same gearbox combination.
Both the Hyundai Alcazar and the Kia Carens Clavis popular options in the market. Buyers who are looking for a engine transmission combination options and can compromise on some features, then you may check the Kia Carens Clavis. Buyers who wish for more premium cabin experience, slightly better looking SUV, you may check the Hyundai Alcazar.
Published 13 June 2025 at 17:46 IST