Spec comparison: Toyota Rumion vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga vs Kia Carens

Gajanan Kashikar Updated: August 30, 2023, 11:39 AM IST

Toyota has at long last launched the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga-based Rumion in India in three variants across a petrol engine and two transmission options. The MPV has also gone on sale in the international market. The Rumion stands out with its redesigned grille, front and rear bumper, and new alloy wheels. Apart from that, it borrows all the bells and whistles from the Ertiga, including the powertrain. It is to be noted that Toyota also offers the MPV in CNG version like the Maruti Ertiga.

Toyota Rumion vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga vs Kia Carens: Variants

Variants
Toyota Rumion	Maruti Suzuki Ertiga	Kia Carens
S	LXi	Premium
G	VXi	Prestige
V	ZXi	Prestige Plus
	ZXi Plus	Luxury
		Luxury Plus

While the Rumion is available in three variants, the Ertiga and Carens come in four and five variants, respectively. The latter offer more price points and variant options to choose depending on the requirement.

Toyota Rumion vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga vs Kia Carens: Dimensions

Dimensions
	Toyota Rumion	Maruti Suzuki Ertiga	Kia Carens
Length	4,445mm	4,395mm	4,540mm
Width	1,775mm	1,735mm	1,800mm
Height	1,755mm	1,690mm	1,708mm
Wheelbase	2,740mm	2,740mm	2,780mm

The Carens is the longest and widest vehicle among the competitors, whereas the Rumion is the tallest MPV. It is no surprise that the Ertiga and Rumion have an identical wheelbase, but the Carens has the highest wheelbase compared to the other two.

Toyota Rumion vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga vs Kia Carens: Powertrain

Powertrain and power outputs
	Toyota Rumion	Maruti Suzuki Ertiga	Kia Carens
Engine	1.5L, inline four, naturally aspirated, petrol	1.5L, inline four, naturally aspirated, petrol	1.5L, inline four, turbo-petrol	1.5L, inline four, naturally aspirated, petrol	1.5L, inline four, turbo diesel
Power	103PS	103PS	160PS	115PS	116PS
Torque	137Nm	137Nm	253Nm	144Nm	250Nm
Gearbox	5-speed manual, 6-speed automatic	5-speed manual, 6-speed automatic	6-speed iMT, 7-speed dual-clutch automatic	6-speed manual	6-speed iMT, 6-speed automatic
Mileage	20.51kmpl MT, 20.11kmpl AT	20.51kmpl MT, 20.30kmpl AT

Not only that, the Carens also offers a variety of engine and transmission options, including a diesel engine and an iMT transmission. On the other hand, both the Rumion and Ertiga come powered by the same petrol motor mated to manual and automatic transmission.

Toyota Rumion vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga vs Kia Carens: Prices

Prices (ex-showroom)
Toyota Rumion	Maruti Suzuki Ertiga	Kia Carens
Rs 10.29 lakh to Rs Rs 13.68 lakh	Rs 8.64 lakh to Rs 13.08 lakh	Rs 10.45 lakh to Rs 18.90 lakh

When it comes to pricing, the Rumion and Ertiga top out at 13-13.70 lakh, whereas the prices of the Carens go as high as 19 lakh. Having said that, the Carens is packed with features, advanced technology, and safety. On paper, it offers a raft of choices in terms of powertrains, variants, and even colour schemes.

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Kia Carens 2022 Full Spec

Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs 8.99 Lakhs

Displacement
1493cc

Transmission
Manual

Max Power(ps)
115

Max Torque(Nm)
250

Mileage
-NA-

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga 2022 Full Spec

Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs 8.35 Lakhs