Comparing the Honda City SV (Petrol Manual) and the Kia Carnival side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Honda City SV (Petrol Manual) is available at ₹1,238,000, while the Kia Carnival is priced at ₹7,361,000. On the engine front, the Honda City SV (Petrol Manual) comes with a 1498 cc unit compared to the Kia Carnival's 2199 cc, producing 121 PS @ 6600 rpm and 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 17.8 km/l (ARAI) for the Honda City SV (Petrol Manual) versus 14.11 kmpl - ARAI for the Kia Carnival. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 12 V | — |
| Displacement | 1498 cc | 2199 cc |
| Drive Type | FWD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC petrol (naturally aspirated) | 2.2L CRDi VGT Turbocharged Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 8-Speed Automatic |
| Mileage | 17.8 km/l (ARAI) | 14.11 kmpl - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 121 PS @ 6600 rpm | 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 145 Nm @ 4300 rpm | 440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 506 L | 627 Litres (2nd & 3rd row folded) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2750 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 188 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1107 kg | 2040 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4583 mm / 1748 mm / 1489 mm | 5115 mm / 1995 mm / 1740 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 / 8 / 9 |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 3090 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | No | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes - Power Sliding Doors |
| Climate Control | Automatic climate control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | Analog-digital instrument cluster | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - 2nd Row VIP |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & rear | Yes - Power Sliding Doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes - VIP Lounge Seats (2nd row) |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Leather / Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | 4 speakers + 2 tweeters | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | No | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | 2 | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | No | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | No | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen projector headlamps | LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Body-coloured ORVMs with integrated turn indicators | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear defogger (no wiper) | Yes |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED tail lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 185/60 R15 | 235/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 15-inch steel wheels with wheel covers | 19-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes - Surround View Monitor |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Platinum White Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Obsidian Blue Pearl | Fusion BlackGlacier White Pearl |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 3.7 |






