Comparison - Kia Carens 2022 - vs - Kia Niro 2023

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
1,499,900
Updated: 
22 Feb 2022
$
34,890
Updated: 
20 Jan 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2022
2023
Total Seating: 
7
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Manual
Automated Manual
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
11.80gals
11.10gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Glacier White Pearl
#F0F9FD
Garvity Gray
#454545
Intense red
#A80F1C
Moss Brown
#50402D
Sparkling silver
#E1E1E1
Aurora black pearl
#0B0A0A
Imperial Blue
#2B2C71
Color: 
Mineral Blue
#84A2C2
Cityscape Green
#6B716B
Aurora Black Pearl
#464646
Snow White Pearl
#D8DADC
Fire Orange Metallic
#C03C37
Runway Red
#7E181A
Graphite Gray
#6D6F70
Steel Gray
#BDBDBE

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Handsome looks
Practical cabin
Good value

Cons
Dull to drive
Can feel underpowered
Not very exciting

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Perky optional plug-in hybrid powertrain,
futuristic appearance,
well-equipped from EX trim up.

Cons
Base powertrain is pretty poky,
buzzy engine sounds under heavy throttle,
not as fuel efficient in our testing as last year's model.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Smooth and quiet ride quality
High fuel economy
Spacious seating and cargo area for a compact car

Cons
Slow acceleration
No option for all-wheel drive
Can get unsettled when driving over bumps or around turns

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
53.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
45.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.50L
1.60L
Torque: 
106ft-lbs
at 3 200rpm
195ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
Horsepower: 
113hp
at 6 300rpm
139hp
at 5 700rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
35.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Multifunction leather steering wheel
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather Wrapped D-Cut Steering Wheel with Carens Logo
Leather Wrapped Gear Knob
Leatherette steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Adaptive cruise control
Keyless ignition

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
178.70in
174.00in
Width: 
70.80in
71.80in
Height: 
67.20in
60.80in
Ground Clearance: 
6.30in
Wheel Base: 
109.40in
107.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.50
Rear Head Room: 
39.50
Front Leg Room: 
41.50in
Rear leg room: 
39.80in
Front Hip Room: 
45.40in
Front Shoulder Room: 
56.20in
Rear Hip Room: 
53.00in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
58.20cu.ft
63.70cu.ft
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
17.30cu.ft
22.80cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
15.20degrees
Angle of Departure: 
27.40degrees
Curb Weight: 
3071.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
no
Compass: 
no
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Driver One Touch Auto Up/Down with Anti Pinch Function
Power Windows (All Doors) with Switch Illumination
4 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Driver Seat Height Adjust (Manual)
Lower Seat Back Pocket - Passenger
Lower Seat Back Pocket - Driver
Retractable SeatBack Table with Cup Holder and Gadget Mount
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
2 memorized driver seat settings
6-way manual passenger seat adjustment
Height adjustable passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Ventilated driver seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
3rd row 50:50 Split Seats with Reclining and Full Flat Folding
2nd row One Touch Easy Tumble
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension: 
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual zone front climate control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
4 speakers
2 Tweeters
26.03 cm (10.25”) HD Touchscreen Navigation with Next Generation Kia Connect
31.7 cm (12.5”) Full Segment LCD Cluster with Advanced (10.6cm) 4.2" Color TFT MID
10.3" infotainment display size
Harman/kardon premium brand stereo system
8 total speakers
1 subwoofer(s)
USB connection
USB with external media control
3 months of provided satellite radio service

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
More in Glass and Roof: 
Pole Type Antenna
Halogen Headlamps
Integrated Rear Spoiler with Hi-Gloss Black Side Cover
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
16 in
18 x 7.5 in
Wheels more: 
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
205.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R16
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
no
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Front disc brakes
Ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
rear discs brakes
Solid Disc
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
HAC (Hill-start Assist Control)
DBC (Downhill Brake Control)
Front seat belts with Pretensioner and Load limiter
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Post-collision safety system
Pre-collision safety system
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
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