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Hyundai Venue vs Kia Carensin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 15 Aug 2026Comparing HX2 1.2 5MT vs Prestige 1.5 Petrol MT variants
The short answer

Hyundai Venue costs रु 10,94,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Hyundai Venue if
Hyundai Venue costs रु 10,94,000 less ex-showroom.
Choose the Kia Carens if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

This trim is the hardest to recommend on value unless a buyer specifically wants the most expensive Carens available in Nepal. It suits brand-loyal families who prefer the top listed variant and are willing to pay a premium for it.

Pros
Top Nepal-market Carens trim.
Still keeps the practical three-row MPV body.
Manual gearbox may appeal to some buyers.
Highest likely equipment level in the local range.
Three-row 7-seat layout suits larger and joint families
Entry Premium variant undercuts Creta while offering more seats
Cons
Largest price jump in the lineup.
No official Nepal feature breakdown was provided.
Still petrol-only and manual-only in the supplied sources.
Strongly overpriced if equipment is only modestly better than Prestige.
Feature content basic compared with similarly priced SUVs like Creta
Manual-only lineup reduces convenience in heavy urban traffic
As of 06 Aug 2026
11 rows compared
Hyundai
रु 48,96,000Lowest price
Kia Carens price in Nepal
Kia
रु 59,90,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 48,96,000Cheapest
रु 59,90,000
Range, all variants
रु 48,96,000 – रु 67,96,000
रु 48,90,000 – रु 59,90,000
Variants on sale
3
3
Fuel
petrol
diesel
Distributor
Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd.
Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
83 PS
Not disclosed
Max torque
113.8 Nm
Not disclosed
Transmission
Manual
manual
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Seating
Not disclosed
7
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
57Better
34
Service centres
42Better
29
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·2-step rear reclining seats (1st in segment)
·Multiple user profiles
·Climate control
·Smart electric sunroof (1st in segment)
·Digital cluster with colour TFT MID
·Ambient sounds of nature in the 20.32 cm (8.0") HD infotainment system (1st in segment)
·Auto healthy air purifier
·Fully automatic temperature control with digital display
·Leather gear knob
·Glovebox cooling
·60:40 Split rear seat
·Front seatback scoop
As of 15 Aug 2026
·7-seat MPV layout is implied by Nepal coverage.
As of 29 Jul 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·20.32 cm (8.0") HD touchscreen infotainment system
As of 15 Aug 2026
·Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-29)
As of 29 Jul 2026
🛡️Safety
·Dual Airbags (Standard across all variants)
·ABS with Dual EBD (Standard across all variants)
·Rear parking assist camera with dynamic guidelines
·Tyre pressure monitoring system (Highline)
·Strong body structure with AHSS
·Electronic stability control (ESC)
·Vehicle stability management (VSM)
·Hill assist control (HAC)
As of 15 Aug 2026
·Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-29)
As of 29 Jul 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·Dark chrome front grille
·Diamond cut alloy wheels
·Connecting LED tail lamps
·Puddle lamps
·LED projector headlamps
·LED DRL & positioning lamps
·Cornering lamps
·Headlamp escort function
·Chrome finish outside door handles
·Roof rails
·Colour options: Typhoon silver, Titan grey, Denim blue, Fiery red, Polar white, Phantom black
·Spare tyre: 195/65 R15 (D=380.2 mm) Steel (all trims)
As of 15 Aug 2026
·Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-29)
As of 29 Jul 2026
📊Sales & Imports
Not disclosed
·Highest-priced Nepal-official Carens trim at Rs 59.9 lakh ex-showroom.
As of 29 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Hyundai Venue
Kia Carens

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom
रु 48,96,000
रु 59,90,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 25,500
≈ रु 25,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 49,29,985
≈ रु 60,23,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 58,863 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 72,016 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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Hyundai Venue vs Kia Carens — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hyundai Venue or Kia Carens?

As of August 2026, the Kia Carens starts at Rs 48.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.06 lakh less than the Hyundai Venue at Rs 48.96 lakh.

What is the price of the Hyundai Venue and Kia Carens in Nepal?

The Hyundai Venue costs Rs 48.96 lakh to Rs 67.96 lakh and the Kia Carens costs Rs 48.9 lakh to Rs 59.9 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the Hyundai Venue or the Kia Carens?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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