Comparing the Hyundai Aura 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 Hyundai Aura is available at ₹649,002, while the Kia Carnival is priced at ₹7,361,000. On the engine front, the Hyundai Aura comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Kia Carnival's 2199 cc, producing 83 PS @ 6000 rpm and 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 17 kmpl for the Hyundai Aura 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 | Standard 12V system | — |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | 2199 cc |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.2L Kappa Petrol | 2.2L CRDi VGT Turbocharged Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 Litres | 70 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed | 8-Speed Automatic |
| Mileage | 17 kmpl | 14.11 kmpl - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm | 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm |
| Transmission Type | 5-Speed Manual | Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 402 Litres | 627 Litres (2nd & 3rd row folded) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2750 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 188 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 978 kg | 2040 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm, 1680 mm, 1520 mm | 5115 mm / 1995 mm / 1740 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 / 8 / 9 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 3090 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes - Power Sliding Doors |
| Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (Higher variants) | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | Analog with 3.5-inch Multi-Information Display (MID) | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - 2nd Row VIP |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop button | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Yes - Power Sliding Doors |
| Push Start | Smart Key with Push Button Start/Stop | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Available with Cup Holders | Yes - VIP Lounge Seats (2nd row) |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Leather / Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | 4-speaker system | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Fast USB Charger (Type-C) | Yes |
| Voice Command | Supported via smartphone integration | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lamps | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Available in mid and top trims | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen / Projector (Higher variants) | LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Electrically Adjustable & Foldable with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Z-shaped LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 165/70 R14 (Base) / 175/60 R15 (Top) | 235/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel (Base) / Diamond Cut Alloy (Top) | 19-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Available in higher variants | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Available in higher variants | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Available in higher variants | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes - Surround View Monitor |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Highline TPMS | Yes |
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| Color Options | Typhoon SilverStarry NightAtlas WhiteTitan Grey | Fusion BlackGlacier White Pearl |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 3.7 |
