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Kia Carens vs Toyota Rumion

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Kia Carens
Toyota Rumion

Kia

Carens

From ₹11.12 Lakh

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Toyota

Rumion

From ₹9.79 Lakh

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Kia CarensPremium (O) Petrol MT · ₹11.12 Lakh
Toyota RumionE Petrol MT · ₹9.79 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Carens: ₹11.12 Lakh Rumion: ₹9.79 Lakh (ahead) Rumion ₹1.33 lakh cheaper
Safety Carens: 3 stars Rumion: Not rated yet Global NCAP
Mileage Carens: 15.7 kmpl Rumion: 20.51 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Carens: 115 PS (ahead) Rumion: 103 PS Torque 144 vs 136.8 Nm
Boot Carens: 216 litres (ahead) Rumion: 209 litres Length 4,540 vs 4,395 mm
Versions Carens: 3 Rumion: 8 (ahead) Only Carens: diesel, manual

Pick the Carens for more power and the bigger boot.

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

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹11.12 Lakh
₹9.79 Lakh
On-road in
₹12.78 Lakh
₹10.97 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹21,468 a month
₹18,437 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
115 PS
103 PS
Torque
144 Nm
136.8 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
15.7 kmpl
20.51 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
3-Row 6/7-Seater Recreational Vehicle / MPV
3-Row 7-Seater Compact MPV
Seating Capacity
6 / 7 Seats (Captain Seats in 6S)
7 Seats (2+3+2 Seating)

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol / CNG
Petrol / CNG
Displacement
1,497 cc (1.5L Smartstream Petrol, factory CNG bi-fuel on the CNG trim)
1,462 cc (1.5L)
Engine Config
1.5L Smartstream Petrol (115 PS), also offered as a factory CNG bi-fuel variant (93 PS on CNG)
1.5L K15C 4-Cylinder 16V DOHC DualJet Dual VVT Petrol with ISG Smart Hybrid
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
0-100
Not listed
12.8 sec
Top Speed
Not listed
165 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
6-Speed Manual only, on both Petrol and CNG. The iMT, torque-converter automatic and 7-speed DCT from the outgoing generation are no longer offered on this 2-trim lineup
5-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Gears
6 / 7-DCT
5 / 6
Paddles
Yes (Paddle Shifters on AT & DCT)
Yes (Paddle Shifters on 6-Speed AT)
Hybrid
None
Progressive Smart Hybrid System (Dual-Battery ISG with Torque Assist & Idle Stop-Start)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (Front)
Ventilated Disc (Front)
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc (Rear) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard on all trims
Drum (Rear)
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Wheel Type
16-inch Dual-Tone Crystal-Cut Alloy Wheels
15-inch Two-Tone Machined Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
205/65 R16 Tubeless Radial
185/65 R15 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Full Size 15/16-inch Steel Spare Wheel under body
15-inch Spare Wheel under floor

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,540 mm
4,395 mm
Width
1,800 mm
1,735 mm
Height
1,708 mm (with roof rails)
1,690 mm
Wheelbase
2,780 mm (Longest wheelbase in segment)
2,740 mm
Ground Clearance
195 mm
180 mm
Kerb Weight
1,220 kg - 1,350 kg
1,150 kg - 1,225 kg
Boot Space
216L (all 3 rows up) / 492L (3rd row folded) / 1,164L (max cargo)
209L (all 3 rows up) / 550L (3rd row flat)
Fuel Tank
45 Litres
45 Litres (Petrol) / 60L Water Eq (CNG)
Turning Radius
5.25 m
5.2 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Global NCAP (2024): 3 stars for adult occupants (22.07/34) and 5 stars for children (41/49). It covers cars built from 11 December 2023; earlier cars scored 0 stars for adults.
Not tested in this form. The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga it is based on scored 3 stars for adults and 3 for children from Global NCAP (2019).
Airbags
6 Airbags Standard across all variants
6 Airbags Standard across all variants
ESP/TC
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Vehicle Stability Management VSM, Hill-Start Assist Control HAC, Downhill Brake Control DBC, All 4 Disc Brakes, ABS with EBD)
Yes (Vehicle Stability Control VSC, Hill Hold Assist, ABS with EBD, Brake Assist)
ADAS
Level 1/2 ADAS (Available on X-Line / Luxury Plus update)
None
Camera
Rear Parking Camera with Dynamic Guidelines & Front/Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Camera with Guidelines & Ultrasonic Sensors
TPMS
Yes (Highline TPMS with individual tyre pressure readout)
No
ISOFIX
Yes (2nd row outer seats with ISOFIX)
Yes (2nd row outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
10.25-inch High-Definition Touchscreen Navigation System with Kia Connect UI
7.0-inch Smart Playcast Touchscreen Infotainment System
Digital Cluster
Digital Instrument Cluster with 4.2-inch Color TFT Multi-Information Display
Analogue Cluster with 4.2-inch Color TFT MID with Smart Hybrid Energy Monitor
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Kia Connect with 60+ Features, Over-The-Air (OTA) Updates, Remote Engine Start with AC
Toyota i-Connect with 40+ Features, Remote Lock/Unlock, Trip History
Audio System
Bose 8-Speaker Premium Sound System with Dynamic Speed Compensation
Arkamys Premium Audio System with 6 Speakers (4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters)
Sunroof
Sky Light Electric Sunroof with One-Touch Operation
None
Seat Features
Front Row Ventilated Seats + One-Touch Electric Tumble 2nd Row Seat for Effortless 3rd Row Entry
Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row Seats with One-Touch Tumble 3rd Row Entry + Metallic Teak Wood Finish Dashboard
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control with Roof-Mounted 2nd & 3rd Row Diffuse AC Vents & Independent Fan Speed Controller
Automatic Climate Control with Roof-Mounted 2nd & 3rd Row AC Vents & Air-Cooled Front Cup Holders
Wireless Charger
Yes (Wireless Smartphone Charger with Cooling)
No (Fast USB Ports in all rows)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Crown Jewel LED Headlights with Star Map LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Halogen Projector Headlights with Chrome Wing Grille
Tail Lights
Star Map LED Tail Lamps with Connecting Light Strip
3D Full LED Light Guide Tail Lamps
Fog/DRLs
Front LED Fog Lamps & Retractable Seatback Tables
Front Bumper Fog Lamps with Chrome Bezels

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited km (Extendable up to 5 Years / Unlimited km + 3 Years complimentary RSA)
3 Years / 1,00,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 2,20,000 km)
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km
12 Months / 10,000 km

Choice

Versions
3 versions
8 versions
Price range
₹11.12 Lakh – ₹12.98 Lakh
₹9.79 Lakh – ₹14.21 Lakh
Colours
3 colours
6 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

Premium (O) Petrol MT₹11.12 Lakh S Petrol MT₹10.77 Lakh Rumion ₹34,900 less

CNG, manual

Premium (O) CNG MT₹12.12 Lakh S CNG MT₹11.69 Lakh Rumion ₹42,800 less

Only the Carens sells a diesel, manual version: 1 version, from ₹12.98 Lakh.

Only the Rumion sells a petrol, automatic version: 3 versions, from ₹12.35 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Carens Premium (O) Petrol MT against Rumion E Petrol MT

CityCarensRumionGap
Mumbai₹13 Lakh₹11.36 LakhRumion ₹1.64 lakh less
Pune₹13 Lakh₹11.36 LakhRumion ₹1.64 lakh less
New Delhi₹12.78 Lakh₹10.97 LakhRumion ₹1.80 lakh less
Bengaluru₹13.57 Lakh₹11.67 LakhRumion ₹1.90 lakh less
Chennai₹13.69 Lakh₹11.59 LakhRumion ₹2.11 lakh less
Hyderabad₹13.72 Lakh₹11.71 LakhRumion ₹2.01 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹12.33 Lakh₹10.88 LakhRumion ₹1.46 lakh less
Kolkata₹12.78 Lakh₹10.83 LakhRumion ₹1.95 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 or the Rumion?

The Rumion, by ₹1.33 lakh on the versions compared here: Carens Premium (O) Petrol MT at ₹11.12 Lakh against Rumion E Petrol MT at ₹9.79 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹12.78 Lakh against ₹10.97 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Rumion claims 20.51 kmpl against 15.7 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Carens: 3 stars, Global NCAP 2024. The Rumion: not tested in this form; the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga it is based on scored 3 stars (Global NCAP 2019). The Carens has 6 airbags and the Rumion 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Carens Premium (O) Petrol MT makes 115 PS and 144 Nm and the Rumion E Petrol MT makes 103 PS and 136.8 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Carens is 145 mm longer. Boot space is 216 litres in the Carens and 209 litres in the Rumion.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹21,468 a month for the Carens and ₹18,437 for the Rumion, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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