Kia Carens Clavis vs Toyota Innova Crysta

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Kia Carens Clavis
Toyota Innova Crysta

Kia

Carens Clavis

From ₹11.39 Lakh

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Toyota

Innova Crysta

From ₹19.72 Lakh

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Kia Carens ClavisHTX Diesel MT · ₹19.01 Lakh
Toyota Innova CrystaGX 7-Seater MT · ₹19.72 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Carens Clavis: ₹19.01 Lakh (ahead) Innova Crysta: ₹19.72 Lakh Carens Clavis ₹71,100 cheaper
Airbags Carens Clavis: Up to 6 airbags Innova Crysta: Up to 7 airbags (ahead) No crash ratings yet
Mileage Carens Clavis: 19.54 kmpl (ahead) Innova Crysta: 15.10 kmpl Claimed
Power Carens Clavis: 116 PS Innova Crysta: 148 bhp (ahead) Torque 250 vs 343 Nm
Versions Carens Clavis: 23 (ahead) Innova Crysta: 7 Only Carens Clavis: petrol, manual

Pick the Carens Clavis for the lower price, better claimed mileage and more versions.

Pick the Innova Crysta for more airbags and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹19.01 Lakh
₹19.72 Lakh
On-road in
₹21.42 Lakh
₹22.7 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹35,992 a month
₹38,134 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Diesel, manual
Diesel, manual
Power
116 PS
148 bhp
Torque
250 Nm
343 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
19.54 kmpl
15.10 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
MUV
3-Row 7-Seater & 8-Seater Premium MPV / MUV
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
Diesel
Displacement
Not listed
2,393 cc (2.4L)
Engine Config
Not listed
2.4L 2GD-FTV 4-Cylinder 16V DOHC Common Rail Diesel with Variable Nozzle Turbocharger (VNT) & Intercooler
Drivetrain
Not listed
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) with Rigid Axle & Ladder Frame
0-100
Not listed
12.2 sec
Top Speed
Not listed
170 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission Options
Manual, 7-Speed DCT Automatic
Not listed
Drivetrain
FWD
Not listed
Transmission
Not listed
5-Speed Manual Transmission with Eco and Power Drive Modes
Gears
Not listed
5
Paddles
Not listed
No
Hybrid
Not listed
None

Brakes Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Twist Beam
Not listed
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not listed
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not listed
Tyre Size
215/55 R17
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

Length (mm)
4550
Not listed
Width (mm)
1800
Not listed
Height (mm)
1708
Not listed
Wheelbase (mm)
2780
Not listed
Length
Not listed
4,735 mm
Width
Not listed
1,830 mm
Height
Not listed
1,795 mm
Wheelbase
Not listed
2,750 mm (Rugged Ladder Frame Chassis)
Ground Clearance
Not listed
178 mm
Kerb Weight
Not listed
1,820 kg - 1,890 kg
Boot Space
Not listed
300L (all 3 rows up) / 758L (3rd row side-folded flat) / 1,128L (max cargo)
Fuel Tank
Not listed
55 Litres
Turning Radius
Not listed
5.4 m

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
6 (7 on diesel base variant)
7 Airbags Standard on ZX (Dual front, front side thorax, full 3-row curtain, driver knee airbag) / 3 Airbags on base
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).
Not tested in this form. The Indonesian-built Innova scored 5 stars from ASEAN NCAP (2020).
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 (Vehicle Stability Control VSC, Hill Start Assist Control HAC, ABS with EBD, Brake Assist)
ADAS
Not listed
None
Camera
Not listed
Rear Parking Camera with Guidelines & Front/Rear Parking Sensors
TPMS
Not listed
No
ISOFIX
Not listed
Yes (2nd row outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
12.25-inch (premium variants)
8.0-inch Smart Playcast Touchscreen Infotainment System with Physical Knobs
Sound System
5-speaker standard; BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 speakers on select trims
Not listed
Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof (select variants)
None
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
Analogue Cluster with 4.2-inch Color TFT Multi-Information Display
CarPlay/Android Auto
Not listed
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Connected Tech
Not listed
Toyota i-Connect Connected Suite with Geofencing, Vehicle Tracking, SOS Assistance
Audio System
Not listed
6-Speaker Premium Sound System
Seat Features
Not listed
8-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat in Premium Hazel Brown Perforated Leather + 2nd-Row Captain Seats with One-Touch Tumble & Retractable Seatback Tables
Climate Control
Not listed
Automatic Climate Control with Roof-Mounted 2nd & 3rd Row AC Vents & Independent Digital Controls
Wireless Charger
Not listed
No (Fast USB-A & 12V Sockets in all rows)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlamps
LED Headlamps with Automatic function (higher trims)
Not listed
DRLs
LED DRLs
Not listed
Headlights
Not listed
Automatic LED Projector Headlamps with Chrome Garnish & Integrated Halogen DRLs
Tail Lights
Not listed
Inverted L-Shaped Multi-Reflector Tail Lamps with Dark Gloss Finish
Fog/DRLs
Not listed
Front Bumper-Mounted LED Fog Lamps & Chrome Radiator Grille

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
Standard Kia India factory warranty, extendable via paid Kia Shield Extended Warranty program
3 Years / 1,00,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 2,20,000 km)
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 10,000 km (Free checks at 1 Mo / 1,000 km)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Not listed
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 296 mm)
Rear Brakes
Not listed
Leading-Trailing Drum Brakes (Rear)
Front Suspension
Not listed
Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Torsion Bar & Coil Springs
Rear Suspension
Not listed
4-Link with Lateral Rod & Coil Springs (Rigid Axle Heavy Duty Suspension)
Wheel Type
Not listed
17-inch Diamond-Cut Multi-Spoke Alloy Wheels (ZX) / 16-inch (GX/VX)
Tyre Size
Not listed
215/55 R17 (or 205/65 R16) Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Not listed
Full Size 16/17-inch Alloy Spare Wheel under body

Choice

Versions
23 versions
7 versions
Price range
₹11.39 Lakh – ₹21.79 Lakh
₹19.72 Lakh – ₹26.63 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

Diesel, manual

HTE(O) Diesel MT₹14.37 Lakh GX 7-Seater MT₹19.72 Lakh Innova Crysta ₹5.35 lakh more HTX Diesel MT₹19.01 Lakh GX 7-Seater MT₹19.72 Lakh Innova Crysta ₹71,100 more

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

On-road price in six cities

Carens Clavis HTX Diesel MT against Innova Crysta GX 7-Seater MT

CityCarens ClavisInnova CrystaGap
Mumbai₹21.8 Lakh₹22.99 LakhCarens Clavis ₹1.19 lakh less
Pune₹21.8 Lakh₹22.99 LakhCarens Clavis ₹1.19 lakh less
New Delhi₹21.42 Lakh₹22.7 LakhCarens Clavis ₹1.28 lakh less
Bengaluru₹22.82 Lakh₹23.65 LakhCarens Clavis ₹83,187 less
Chennai₹23.02 Lakh₹23.86 LakhCarens Clavis ₹83,898 less
Hyderabad₹23.05 Lakh₹23.88 LakhCarens Clavis ₹83,898 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 Innova Crysta?

The Carens Clavis, by ₹71,100 on the versions compared here: Carens Clavis HTX Diesel MT at ₹19.01 Lakh against Innova Crysta GX 7-Seater MT at ₹19.72 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹21.42 Lakh against ₹22.7 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Carens Clavis claims 19.54 kmpl against 15.10 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 Innova Crysta: not tested in this form; the Indonesian-built Innova scored 5 stars (ASEAN NCAP 2020). The Carens Clavis has up to 6 airbags and the Innova Crysta up to 7 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Carens Clavis HTX Diesel MT makes 116 PS and 250 Nm and the Innova Crysta GX 7-Seater MT makes 148 bhp and 343 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Innova Crysta is 185 mm longer.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹35,992 a month for the Carens Clavis and ₹38,134 for the Innova Crysta, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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