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Honda City vs Kia Carens Clavis

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 30 Oct 2026.

Honda City
Kia Carens Clavis

Honda

City

From ₹11.99 Lakh

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Kia

Carens Clavis

From ₹11.39 Lakh

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Honda CitySV Petrol MT · ₹11.99 Lakh
Kia Carens ClavisHTE Petrol MT · ₹11.39 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price City: ₹11.99 Lakh Carens Clavis: ₹11.39 Lakh (ahead) Carens Clavis ₹61,000 cheaper
Airbags City: 6 airbags Carens Clavis: Up to 6 airbags No crash ratings yet
Mileage City: 17.8 kmpl (ahead) Carens Clavis: 15.34 kmpl Claimed
Power City: 119 bhp (ahead) Carens Clavis: 115 PS Torque 145 vs 144 Nm
Versions City: 8 Carens Clavis: 23 (ahead) Only City: petrol, automatic

Pick the City for better claimed mileage and more power.

Pick the Carens Clavis for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹11.99 Lakh
₹11.39 Lakh
On-road in
₹13.78 Lakh
₹13.08 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹23,149 a month
₹21,984 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
119 bhp
115 PS
Torque
145 Nm
144 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
17.8 kmpl
15.34 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Mid-Size Sedan
MUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
6/7 (variant dependent)

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Displacement
1,498 cc (1.5L)
Not listed
Engine
1.5L i-VTEC DOHC 4-Cylinder 16V Petrol with VTC
Not listed
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
FWD
0-100 km/h
10.2 sec (MT) / 10.8 sec (CVT)
Not listed
Top Speed
190 km/h
Not listed
Engine Options
Not listed
1.5L NA Petrol, 1.5L Turbo-Petrol (Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi), 1.5L Diesel

Transmission

Transmission
6-Speed Manual / Continuous Variable Transmission (7-Speed Stepped CVT)
Not listed
Gears
6 / 7-step CVT
Not listed
Paddles
Yes (7-Speed Paddle Shifters on CVT)
Not listed
Hybrid
None
Not listed
Transmission Options
Not listed
Manual, 7-Speed DCT Automatic

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (Front)
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum (Rear)
Disc
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Stabilizer Bar
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam Axle with Stabilizer Bar
Twist Beam
Wheels
16-inch Diamond-Cut Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels
Not listed
Tyre Size
185/55 R16 Tubeless Radial
215/55 R17
Spare Wheel
Full Size Alloy Spare Wheel
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,574 mm
4550 mm
Width
1,748 mm
1800 mm
Height
1,489 mm
1708 mm
Wheelbase
2,600 mm
2780 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
1,107 kg - 1,153 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
506 Litres
Not listed
Fuel Tank
40 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
5.3 m
Not listed

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The Thai-built City of this generation scored 5 stars from ASEAN NCAP (2020). Global NCAP's 4-star result from 2022 was for the previous-generation City.
Not tested in this form. The pre-facelift Kia Carens it is based on scored 3 stars for adults and 5 for children from Global NCAP (2024).
Airbags
6 Airbags Standard across all variants
6 (7 on diesel base variant)
Stability Control
Yes (Vehicle Stability Assist VSA, Agile Handling Assist AHA, Hill Start Assist, ABS with EBD, Brake Assist)
ESC with Traction Control
ADAS
Honda Sensing ADAS from the V version up, manual and CVT (Collision Mitigation Braking CMBS, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, Lane Keeping Assist LKAS, Road Departure Mitigation RDM, Auto High Beam, Lead Car Departure)
Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Camera
Multi-Angle Rear Camera + LaneWatch Blind Spot Camera in Left Mirror
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (Deflation Warning System TPMS)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Not listed
360 Camera
Not listed
Available with guidelines on higher trims

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
8.0-inch Advanced Touchscreen Display Audio with Optical Bonding
12.25-inch (premium variants)
Instrument Cluster
7.0-inch Full-Colour TFT Multi-Information Display Cluster with G-Meter
Not listed
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Car Tech
Honda Connect with Smartwatch connectivity, Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant integration (37+ features)
Not listed
Audio System
8-Speaker Premium Sound System (4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters)
5-speaker standard; BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 speakers on select trims
Sunroof
Electric One-Touch Sunroof with Pinch Guard
Panoramic Sunroof (select variants)
Seat Features
8-Way Manual Adjustable Leather Seats with Perforated Leather Upholstery
Not listed
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control with Rotary Dials & Rear AC Vents
Not listed
Wireless Charger
Yes (Wireless Smartphone Charger)
Not listed
Seat Ventilation
Not listed
Ventilated front seats (premium variants)
Connectivity
Not listed
Wireless phone charging, keyless entry with push-button start

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Full LED Headlights with 9 LED Array Inline Shell & Integrated LED DRLs
LED Headlamps with Automatic function (higher trims)
Tail Lights
Z-Shaped 3D LED Wrap-Around Tail Lamps
Not listed
Fog Lamps & DRLs
LED Front Fog Lamps & Integrated LED DRLs
Not listed
DRLs
Not listed
LED DRLs

Warranty & Service

Standard Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km or 10-Year Anytime Warranty)
Standard Kia India factory warranty, extendable via paid Kia Shield Extended Warranty program
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km
Not listed

Choice

Versions
8 versions
23 versions
Price range
₹11.99 Lakh – ₹21.36 Lakh
₹11.39 Lakh – ₹21.79 Lakh
Colours
6 colours
8 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

SV Petrol MT₹11.99 Lakh HTE(O) Petrol MT₹12.35 Lakh Carens Clavis ₹35,000 more

Only the City sells a petrol, automatic version: 3 versions, from ₹14.51 Lakh.

Only the Carens Clavis sells a cng, manual version: 2 versions, from ₹12.39 Lakh.

On-road price by city

City SV Petrol MT against Carens Clavis HTE Petrol MT

CityCityCarens ClavisGap
Mumbai₹14.02 Lakh₹13.31 LakhCarens Clavis ₹70,565 less
Pune₹14.02 Lakh₹13.31 LakhCarens Clavis ₹70,565 less
New Delhi₹13.78 Lakh₹13.08 LakhCarens Clavis ₹69,345 less
Bengaluru₹14.63 Lakh₹13.89 LakhCarens Clavis ₹73,615 less
Chennai₹14.76 Lakh₹14.02 LakhCarens Clavis ₹74,225 less
Hyderabad₹14.79 Lakh₹14.05 LakhCarens Clavis ₹74,225 less
Ahmedabad₹13.3 Lakh₹12.63 LakhCarens Clavis ₹66,905 less
Kolkata₹13.78 Lakh₹13.08 LakhCarens Clavis ₹69,345 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the City or the Carens Clavis?

The Carens Clavis, by ₹61,000 on the versions compared here: City SV Petrol MT at ₹11.99 Lakh against Carens Clavis HTE Petrol MT at ₹11.39 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹13.78 Lakh against ₹13.08 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The City claims 17.8 kmpl against 15.34 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The City: not tested in this form; the Thai-built City of this generation scored 5 stars (ASEAN NCAP 2020). The Carens Clavis: not tested in this form; the pre-facelift Kia Carens it is based on scored 3 stars (Global NCAP 2024). The City has 6 airbags and the Carens Clavis up to 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The City SV Petrol MT makes 119 bhp and 145 Nm and the Carens Clavis HTE Petrol MT makes 115 PS and 144 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The City is 24 mm longer.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹23,149 a month for the City and ₹21,984 for the Carens Clavis, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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