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Ertiga
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Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
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Spec
Carens
Ertiga
Intercooler
Yes
-
Rev Matching
No
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
No
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Button Illumination
Yes
Not Available
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Drag Coefficient
0.34
-
Roof Load
50 kg
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
1660 l
803 l
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
Standard
Steering Response
Normal
-
Skid Plates
No
-
Side Steps
No
-
Spare Wheel
Temporary Spare
Full Size Spare
Tyre Repair Kit
No
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
All Seats
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Speed Limiter
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert System
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
-
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
No
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Voice Command
Yes
Via Smartphone
Voice Command Support
Yes
Via Smartphone Mirroring
Digital Speedometer
Yes
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
Driver Display
Digital Cluster
-
Heads Up Display
Yes
-
Tachometer
Yes
-
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Multi Function Steering
Yes
-
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
Standard
Air Conditioning
Yes
Manual Air Conditioning
Climate Control
Yes
Manual Air Conditioning
Climate Zones
2
Manual Air Conditioning
Rear Air Conditioning
Yes
Third Row AC Vents
Glovebox Cooling
No
All Four Door Pockets
Seat Type
Leather Seats
Premium Fabric
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Yes
Standard — Driver Height Adjustable
Rear Seat Split
Yes
60:40 Second Row + Full Third Row Fold Flat
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
-
Front Armrest
Yes
Standard Centre Armrest
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
1 x 12V Socket
Front Power Outlet
Yes
1 x 12V Socket
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
No
-
Remote Start
No
-
Remote Central Locking
Yes
Remote Central Locking
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Lid Opener
Remote
-
Boot Opener
Remote
-
Power Windows
Yes
All Four Windows
Power Mirrors
Yes
All Four Windows
Heated Mirrors
Yes
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
All Four Windows
Electric Mirror Folding
Yes
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
Remote Side Mirror
Yes
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
Auto Dimming Irvm
No
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
Standard
Rear Defogger
Yes
Standard
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Tail Lamps
Yes
-
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Panoramic Roof
No
Not Available
Roof Antenna
Yes
-
Rear Wing
Yes
Not Available
Aero Kit
No
-
Chrome Grille
Yes
-
Chrome Exterior Highlights
No
-
Ride Mode Selection
Yes
-
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Powered Tailgate
No
Not Available
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Trim Level
flagship
top
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Core range derivative
Accelerator 0 100
11.5 sec
14.5 sec
Common Rail Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Diff Lock
No
Not Available
Difflock
No
Not Available
Vdc
Yes
Standard
TPMS
Yes
Not Available
Sonar
Yes
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Bottle Holders
4
6
Glove Box
Yes
All Four Door Pockets
Manual Aircon
Yes
Manual Air Conditioning
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Yes
Not Available
Lift Gate
No
Not Available
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Yes
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
Power Socket 12v
Yes
1 x 12V Socket
Sound System
8
4
Roof Rack Compatibility
Yes
Not Available
Mirror
Electric
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
Standard
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Yes
Standard
Sub Frame
Unibody
Monocoque
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Source Model Column
carens
ertiga
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Unlocking
Yes
Not Available
Walk Away Lock
Yes
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights
Yes
-
Front Wiper
Yes
Standard
Front Wipers Type
Yes
Standard
Rearview Mirror Inside
No
Not Available
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
-
Reading Lights Rear
Yes
-
Centre Console
Centre Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
Side Impact Bars
Yes
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1660 l
803 l
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.3
6.5
AC Type
Yes
Manual Air Conditioning
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Engine Warranty
5 Years / Unlimited km
4 Years
Rim Size
215/55 R17
15 Inches
Spec
Carens
Ertiga
Fuel Octane Requirement
B7 Diesel
93 RON Unleaded
Variable Valve Timing
No
VVT on Intake Camshaft
Particulate Filter
DPF
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)
Fuel Evaporation Control
No
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
Green NCAP Rating
4
Not Independently Rated
Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
Noise Level
67 dB
68 dB
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Applicable
Idle CO2 Output
139
Within Euro 5 Limits
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km
153 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
139
153
Spec
Carens
Ertiga
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
18.9 km/l
15.4 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
15.4 km/l
City Mileage
15.3 km/l
12.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
22.1 km/l
18.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
45 l
Fuel Tank Litres
45
45
Spec
Carens
Ertiga
Engine Position
Front Transverse
Transverse Front-Mounted
Number of Gears
6
4
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
Dry Dual Clutch
Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.63
4.388:1
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front Wheel Drive
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
15.1:1
2.8
Transmission Speeds
6
4
Axle Layout
FWD
FWD
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
Transmission Type
Automatic Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
Spec
Carens
Ertiga
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
6
Passenger Airbag
Yes
6
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Side Impact Beams
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
All Seats
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
All Seats
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
All Seats
Whiplash Protection
Yes
Active Head Restraints on Front Seats
ABS
Yes
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Fatigue Detection
Yes
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
Standard — Audible Warning at 120 km/h
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
Safety Rating
5
Not Independently Rated
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Remote Central Locking
Alarm System
Yes
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Standard
Airbags
6
6
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
6
Spec
Carens
Ertiga
Alternator
Yes
-
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 l
3.7 l
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000
10,000 km or 6 Months
Service Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
Not Included
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45,000 km
Not Included
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45,000 km
Not Included
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
Not Included
Service Interval
15000
15,000 km or 12 Months
First Service At
15000
1,000 km Inspection
Approx Service Cost
R3,800 per service
Approx R2,000–R2,500 per Service
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
Underbody Rust Protection
Service Intervals
15000
15,000 km or 12 Months
Battery Warranty
-
12 Months
Spec
Carens
Ertiga
Real-world City Mileage Min
12.5 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
16.2 l/100km
8.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
19.1 l/100km
5.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
22.3 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
0
Spec
Carens
Ertiga
EV Mode
No
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Reversing Camera
Yes
Standard Reverse Camera
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard Reverse Camera
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard Reverse Camera
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
Not Available
Eco Mode
Yes
-
Sport Mode
Yes
-
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
Yes
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard Reverse Camera
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
Standard Reverse Camera
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Yes
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Parking Sensor
Yes
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Front Camera
Yes
Not Available
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Carens
Ertiga
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
16 deg
18 deg
Departure Angle
18 deg
20 deg
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
0 deg
Ramp-over Angle
14 deg
0 deg
Recovery Hooks
No
1 Rear Tow Hook
Underbody Protection
No
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Min
185 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance Max
185 mm
180 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
16 deg
18 deg
Departure Angle Deg
18 deg
20 deg
Breakover Angle
16 deg
0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
0 mm
Wading Depth Mm
-
0 mm
Spec
Carens
Ertiga
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2740 mm
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Seating Capacity
7 seats
7 seats
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
175 mm
-
Payload Capacity
562 kg
550 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
1000 kg
Number of Rows
3 rows
3 rows
Length
4550 mm
4395 mm
Width
1800 mm
1735 mm
Height
1734 mm
1690 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
180 mm
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.2 m
Kerb Weight
1488 kg
1165 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2050 kg
1680 kg
Front Headroom
1062 mm
995 mm
Rear Headroom
1045 mm
990 mm
Front Legroom
1031 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
928 mm
935 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
216 l
153 l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
45 l
Spec
Carens
Ertiga
Body Type
MPV
MPV
Wing Mirror Type
Electric
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
Rear Wiper
Yes
Standard
Led Headlights
Yes
Halogen Projector Headlamps
LED Headlamps
Yes
Halogen Projector Headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED DRLs
DRL
Yes
LED DRLs
Led Taillights
Yes
-
Fog Lights
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lights
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lights
Yes
-
Roof Type
Standard
Standard Fixed Roof
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Body Cladding
No
Not Available
Chrome Exterior Finish
No
Not Available
Door Handle Finish
Body Colour
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple
6
Exterior Colour Options
5
4
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
All Four Windows
Auto Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Headlamps
Yes
Halogen Projector Headlamps
Headlights
Yes
Halogen Projector Headlamps
Headlight Type
Yes
Halogen Projector Headlamps
Exterior Mirror Folding
Yes
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
Headlamp Levelling
Yes
Halogen Projector Headlamps
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
LED DRLs
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Colour
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Front Overhang
830 mm
-
Rear Overhang
940 mm
-
Alloy Wheel Design
Alloy
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Sunroof Slide
-
Not Available
Sunroof Tilt
-
Not Available
Spec
Carens
Ertiga
Chassis Type
Unibody
Monocoque
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil Spring
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
Standard
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
Standard
Power Steering
Yes
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Column
Adjustable
Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Chassis Material
Unibody
Monocoque
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Front Track Width
1563 mm
1515 mm
Rear Track Width
1587 mm
1520 mm
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension Type
Coupled Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Rear Axle Type
Coupled Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Spec
Carens
Ertiga
Steering Type
Yes
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Rear USB Ports
Yes
2
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Urethane
Rear AC Vents
Yes
Third Row AC Vents
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Cooled Seats
Yes
-
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Seat Material
Leather
Premium Fabric
Fabric Seats
No
Premium Fabric
Leather Seats
Yes
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Adjustable Driver Seat
8-Way Power
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Manual
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Adjustable Front Seat
4-Way Manual
-
Driver Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Memory Seats
Yes
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
60:40 Second Row + Full Third Row Fold Flat
Folding Rear Seats
Yes
60:40 Second Row + Full Third Row Fold Flat
Front Headrest
Adjustable
-
Rear Headrest
Adjustable
-
Front Armrest
Centre Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
Rear Armrest
Yes
Integrated in Seat Back
Door Map Pockets
Yes
All Four Door Pockets
Cup Holders
4
6
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
Black
2
Interior Courtesy Lamps
7-seat layout with sliding second row (EX+), 10.25-inch touchscreen (EX+), panoramic sunroof (SX), ventilated front seats (SX), digital cluster (SX), full ADAS suite (SX), 6 airbags
Three rows of seating for 7 occupants, fold-flat second and third rows, 9-inch touchscreen on GLX with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, reverse camera on GLX, dual front airbags standard, ABS standard, manual air-conditio
Boot Space Seats Down
1660
803
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
All Seats
Seat Trim
Leather
Premium Fabric
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
Premium Fabric
Driver Seat
8-Way Power
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Seat Fold Type
Yes
60:40 Second Row + Full Third Row Fold Flat
Armrest Front
Centre Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
Armrest Rear
Yes
Integrated in Seat Back
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Yes
Integrated in Seat Back
Interior Colours
Black
2
Interior Trim Colour
Black
2
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Yes
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
1421 mm
1395 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1441 mm
1400 mm
Spec
Carens
Ertiga
Front Brake Disc Diameter
300 mm
258 mm
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Brake Type Rear
Disc
Drum
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
262 mm
200 mm
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
Conventional Handbrake
Front Tyre Width
235 mm
-
Rear Tyre Width
235 mm
-
Wheel Type
Alloy
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type
Radial
185/65 R15
Tyre Load Index
107
88
Tyre Speed Rating
H
H
Spare Tyre
Temporary Spare
Full Size Spare
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary Spare
Full Size Spare
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Yes
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type
Temporary Spare
Full Size Spare
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Conventional Handbrake
Electric Park Brake
Electronic
Conventional Handbrake
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather
Urethane
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather
Urethane
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
-
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
Standard
Auto Brake Hold
Electronic
Conventional Handbrake
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Tyre Size
215/55 R17
185/65 R15
Wheel Rim Size
215/55 R17
15 Inches
Wheel Diameter
215/55 R17
15 Inches
Wheel Material
Alloy
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Wheels
Alloy
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Wheel Size Type
215/55 R17
15 Inches
Spec
Carens
Ertiga
Infotainment Screen
12.3
7-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
12.3
7-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment System
12.3-inch Touchscreen
7-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
7-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
12.3
7-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
Yes
Via Smartphone Mirroring
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wired Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wired Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Yes
Wired Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
USB Ports
4
2
Rear Usb
Yes
2
AUX Input
No
Not Available
Wi-Fi Hotspot
No
Not Available
Number of Speakers
8
4
Premium Audio
Yes
-
FM Radio
Yes
Standard
Radio
Yes
Standard
Voice Recognition
Yes
Via Smartphone
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
7-inch Colour Digital MID
Head Up Display
Yes
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Standard
Multi Information Display
Digital
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
Display Audio
12.3-inch Touchscreen
7-inch Touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
Wired Apple CarPlay
Connected Services
Yes
Standard
Audio Speakers
8
4
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
4
2
Voice Control
Yes
Via Smartphone
Audio
Yes
Standard
Audio System
Yes
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Wired Android Auto
Spec
Carens
Ertiga
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
3 Years Anti-Corrosion
Basic Warranty
5 Years / Unlimited km
5
Warranty Years
5 Years / Unlimited km
5
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / Unlimited km
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / Unlimited km
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Warranty
5 Years / Unlimited km
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years / Unlimited km
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / Unlimited km
5
Spec
Carens
Ertiga
Body Style
MPV
MPV
Model Year
2026
2026
Segment
MPV
MPV
Vehicle Type
MPV
MPV
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Color Note
Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Gravity Blue, Pewter Olive, Snow White Pearl
Pearl Arctic White, Premium Silver Metallic, Midnight Black Pearl, Oxford Blue Metallic
Tare Mass Kg
1745 kg
1165 kg
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Production Status
active
published
Model Introduced Year
2026
2019
Generation
Fourth-generation Kia Carens (KY) facelift; South African launch May 2026
Second generation on HEARTECT-derived extended platform with 2,740mm wheelbase specifically for 7-seat layout; K15B engine consistent across second-generation Ertiga globally
Facelift History
Current facelift launched in South Africa in May 2026
Second-generation Ertiga launched in SA in 2019; updated specification in 2022 added improved infotainment with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay; GL AT variant added to expand automatic lineup
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2022
Spec
Carens
Ertiga
Ownership Role
Flagship
Top
Price Zar
599995 ZAR
363900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current official retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
599995
363900
Starting Price Zar
599995
363900
Spec
Carens
Ertiga
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1462 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
16.0:1
10.5:1
Bore
75 mm
74 mm
Stroke
84.5 mm
85.1 mm
Maximum Power
85 kW @ 4000 rpm
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Code
D4FA
K15B
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
138 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
170 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
13.1 sec
14.5 sec
Quarter Mile
18.4 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
57.1 kW/tonne
66.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
168.0 Nm/tonne
118.5 Nm/tonne
In depth: how these cars differ
This Carens and Ertiga comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Carens 39 vs Ertiga 29.
Efficiency index: Carens 72 vs Ertiga 59.
Safety-equipment index: Carens 93 vs Ertiga 86.
Practicality index: Carens 56 vs Ertiga 55.
Ownership-cover index: Carens 54 vs Ertiga 71.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Carens leads by 3 points
Carens and Ertiga are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Carens
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
56/100
Ownership
54/100
Ertiga
Performance
29/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
55/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexKIA Carens
leads the specification evidence index with 62 pts
vs 59 pts for Ertiga
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Carens leads. However, Ertiga may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South African models and comparable body styles.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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