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Kia Carens Clavis vs Maruti Suzuki Invicto

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Kia Carens Clavis
Maruti Suzuki Invicto

Kia

Carens Clavis

From ₹11.39 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki

Invicto

From ₹25.02 Lakh

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Kia Carens ClavisHTE Petrol MT · ₹11.39 Lakh
Maruti Suzuki InvictoZeta+ 7-Seat · ₹25.02 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Carens Clavis: ₹11.39 Lakh (ahead) Invicto: ₹25.02 Lakh Carens Clavis ₹13.64 lakh cheaper
Safety Carens Clavis: Not rated yet Invicto: 5 stars (ahead) Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP
Mileage Carens Clavis: 15.34 kmpl Invicto: 23.24 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Carens Clavis: 115 PS Invicto: 186 PS (ahead) Different engines
Versions Carens Clavis: 23 (ahead) Invicto: 3 Only Carens Clavis: petrol, manual

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

Pick the Invicto for the 5-star safety rating, better claimed mileage and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹11.39 Lakh
₹25.02 Lakh
On-road in
₹13.04 Lakh
₹28.04 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹21,909 a month
₹47,109 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Hybrid, automatic
Power
115 PS
186 PS
Torque
144 Nm
188 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Automatic
Mileage
15.34 kmpl
23.24 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
MUV
Premium Luxury 3-Row Hybrid MPV
Seating Capacity
6/7 (variant dependent)
7 / 8 Seats (Captain Seats in 7S)
Fuel Type
Petrol, Diesel
Not listed

Engine & Performance

Engine Options
1.5L NA Petrol, 1.5L Turbo-Petrol (Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi), 1.5L Diesel
Not listed
Fuel Type
Not listed
Strong Hybrid (Petrol-Electric HEV)
Displacement
Not listed
1,987 cc (2.0L)
Engine Config
Not listed
2.0L M20A-FXS 4-Cylinder 16V DOHC Atkinson Cycle Strong Hybrid Petrol (152 PS) + Permanent Magnet Synchronous Electric Motor (113 PS / 206 Nm)
Drivetrain
Not listed
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Dedicated EV Mode
0-100
Not listed
9.5 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed
Not listed
175 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission Options
Manual, 7-Speed DCT Automatic
Not listed
Drivetrain
FWD
Not listed
Transmission
Not listed
Electronic Continuous Variable Transmission (e-CVT with Sequential Shift & EV Drive Mode)
Gears
Not listed
e-CVT
Paddles
Not listed
Yes (Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters for Multi-Stage Regenerative Braking)
Hybrid
Not listed
Self-Charging Strong Hybrid System with 168-Cell NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) High-Voltage Battery Pack (1.31 kWh)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension
Twist Beam
Torsion Beam with Coil Springs & High-Performance Shock Absorbers
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not listed
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not listed
Tyre Size
215/55 R17
215/60 R17 (or 205/65 R16) Tubeless Radial
Front Brakes
Not listed
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 296 mm)
Rear Brakes
Not listed
Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 281 mm) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard
Wheel Type
Not listed
17-inch Precision-Cut Two-Tone Alloy Wheels (Alpha+) / 16-inch Alloys (Zeta+)
Spare Wheel
Not listed
Full Size Spare Wheel under rear luggage floor

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4550 mm
4,755 mm
Width
1800 mm
1,845 mm (1,850 mm on Alpha+)
Height
1708 mm
1,795 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2,850 mm (Massive luxury MPV wheelbase)
Ground Clearance
Not listed
185 mm
Kerb Weight
Not listed
1,620 kg - 1,685 kg
Boot Space
Not listed
239L (all 3 rows up) / 690L (3rd row flat) / 991L (max cargo)
Fuel Tank
Not listed
52 Litres
Turning Radius
Not listed
5.4 m

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
6 (7 on diesel base variant)
6 Airbags Standard across all variants (Dual front, side thorax, full 3-row curtain airbags)
NCAP Rating
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).
Bharat NCAP (2025): 5 stars for adult occupants (30.43/32) and 5 stars for children (45/49).
Level 2 ADAS
Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not listed
Stability Control
ESC with Traction Control
Not listed
360 Camera
Available with guidelines on higher trims
Not listed
ESP/TC
Not listed
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Start Assist Control, All 4 Disc Brakes, Electronic Parking Brake EPB with Auto Hold, ABS with EBD)
ADAS
Not listed
None
Camera
Not listed
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with Dynamic Parking Guidelines & Front/Rear Parking Sensors
TPMS
Not listed
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)
ISOFIX
Not listed
Yes (2nd row outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
12.25-inch (premium variants)
10.1-inch SmartPlay Magnum Touchscreen Infotainment System with Hybrid Energy Monitor & Navigation
Sound System
5-speaker standard; BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 speakers on select trims
Not listed
Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof (select variants)
Panoramic Sliding Glass Sunroof with Ambient Roof Lighting
Seat Ventilation
Ventilated front seats (premium variants)
Not listed
Connectivity
Wireless phone charging, keyless entry with push-button start
Not listed
Digital Cluster
Not listed
7.0-inch Full-Colour TFT Multi-Information Driver Display with Hybrid Power Gauge
CarPlay/Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wired Android Auto
Connected Tech
Not listed
Suzuki Connect with 50+ Connected Car Features, Remote Engine Start with AC Pre-cool, E-Call SOS
Audio System
Not listed
6-Speaker Premium Audio System with Custom Equalizer Tuning
Seat Features
Not listed
8-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat with Memory + Ventilated Front Seats in Premium Quilted Leatherette + 2nd-Row Captain Seats with Side Retractable Tables
Climate Control
Not listed
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control (Front & Rear Independent Controls) with Roof-Mounted 2nd & 3rd Row AC Vents
Wireless Charger
Not listed
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger in Front Console)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlamps
LED Headlamps with Automatic function (higher trims)
Not listed
DRLs
LED DRLs
Not listed
Headlights
Not listed
Bi-Beam Full LED Projector Headlights with Chrome Underlining & Integrated Signature LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Tail Lights
Not listed
Full LED Horizontal Lightblade Tail Lamps with Chrome Garnish
Fog/DRLs
Not listed
Front Bumper-Mounted LED Fog Lamps, Chrome Accented Front Grille & Powered Hands-Free Tailgate with One-Touch Close

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
Standard Kia India factory warranty, extendable via paid Kia Shield Extended Warranty program
2 Years / 40,000 km on Vehicle (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km); 8 Years / 1,60,000 km on Hybrid Battery
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 10,000 km (1st Free check at 1 Mo / 1,000 km)

Choice

Versions
23 versions
3 versions
Price range
₹11.39 Lakh – ₹21.79 Lakh
₹25.02 Lakh – ₹28.71 Lakh
Colours
8 colours
5 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

Only the Carens Clavis sells a petrol, manual version: 3 versions, from ₹11.39 Lakh.

Only the Invicto sells a hybrid, automatic version: 3 versions, from ₹25.02 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Carens Clavis HTE Petrol MT against Invicto Zeta+ 7-Seat

CityCarens ClavisInvictoGap
Mumbai₹13.27 Lakh₹28.79 LakhCarens Clavis ₹15.52 lakh less
Pune₹13.27 Lakh₹28.79 LakhCarens Clavis ₹15.52 lakh less
New Delhi₹13.04 Lakh₹28.04 LakhCarens Clavis ₹15.00 lakh less
Bengaluru₹13.9 Lakh₹30.1 LakhCarens Clavis ₹16.20 lakh less
Chennai₹14.03 Lakh₹30.62 LakhCarens Clavis ₹16.59 lakh less
Hyderabad₹14.05 Lakh₹30.64 LakhCarens Clavis ₹16.59 lakh 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 Carens Clavis or the Invicto?

The Carens Clavis, by ₹13.64 lakh on the versions compared here: Carens Clavis HTE Petrol MT at ₹11.39 Lakh against Invicto Zeta+ 7-Seat at ₹25.02 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹13.04 Lakh against ₹28.04 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Invicto claims 23.24 kmpl against 15.34 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Carens Clavis: not tested in this form; the pre-facelift Kia Carens it is based on scored 3 stars (Global NCAP 2024). The Invicto: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2025. The Carens Clavis has up to 6 airbags and the Invicto 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Carens Clavis HTE Petrol MT makes 115 PS and 144 Nm and the Invicto Zeta+ 7-Seat makes 186 PS and 188 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Invicto is 205 mm longer.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹21,909 a month for the Carens Clavis and ₹47,109 for the Invicto, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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