Kia Carens vs Toyota Rumion - Best MPV under ₹15 Lakh, Which One Should You Pick?

Carens vs Rumion - Comparison: The MPV segment, having a six and a seven-seater vehicle in the affordable category offer a handful of options to choose from.  These MPVs have a comfortable seating, multiple convenience and safety features, a refined and a reliable petrol engine on offer. Buyers looking for an MPV can check out the     Kia Carens, which is a feature loaded MPV, have two-engine options, and comfortable seating. On the other hand, buyers also have an option to opt for the Toyota Rumion, which is a rebadged version of the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. Rumion has tweaked front design, similar interiors and engine options as the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga.

Here is a feature-by-feature comparison of Kia Carens and Toyota Rumion:

Kia Carens vs Toyota Rumion: Price

Talking about the price, the Kia Carens starts at ₹10.60 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Premium 1.5 Petrol variant. On the other hand, the price of Toyota Rumion starts at ₹10.54 lakh (ex-showroom) for the S MT variant.

Kia Carens vs Toyota Rumion: Design

The front design of the Kia Carens has a split setup for the headlamps and DRLs. The Kia Carens has front parking sensors and a robust design. On the other hand, the Toyota Rumion has projector LED headlamps and a subtle change in the front grille and bumper.

On the side, Kia Carens is longer, taller, and wider than the Toyota Rumion. Regarding tyre size, Kia Carens has 16-inch alloy wheels on its top-spec variant and Toyota Rumion offers 15-inch alloy wheels on its top-spec variant.

The rear of the Kia Carens has LED taillamps and it has a boot space of 216L with all the three rows up. The rear of the Toyota Rumion has a regular taillamps and has a boot space of 209L.

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Kia Carens vs Toyota Rumion: Features

Regarding the feature list, Kia Carens comes equipped with multiple convenience and safety features. For starters, it has a sunroof, a 10.25-inch infotainment screen, front-ventilated seats, a digital instrument cluster, and more. For safety, it comes with six-airbags, ABS, EBD, and other safety features.

The feature list on Toyota Rumion consists of a 9-inch infotainment screen, second row climate control, steering mounted control, cruise control, and more. For safety, it has four-airbags, ABS, EBD, traction control, and other safety features.

Kia Carens vs Toyota Rumion: Engine Specifications

Coming to the main highlight, the powertrain, the Kia Carens is available with a 1.5L turbo petrol engine, producing 160BHP and 253Nm torque paired with a six-speed IMT gearbox and a seven-speed DCT gearbox. It is also available with a 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol engine, producing 115BHP and 144Nm torque, paired with a six-speed manual. Buyers looking for a diesel engine can opt the Carens as it has a 1.5L diesel engine producing 115BHP and 253Nm torurqe, paired with a six-speed manual and an automatic transmission.

On the other hand, the Toyota Rumion has a single engine option, which is the 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol engine, producing 105BHP and 137Nm torque, paired with a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic gearbox. Buyers conscious for more fuel efficiency can check opt for a CNG option as well.