Comparing the Hyundai Exter 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 Exter is available at ₹649,000, while the Kia Carnival is priced at ₹7,361,000. On the engine front, the Hyundai Exter 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 19.2 kmpl for the Hyundai Exter 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 l | 70 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed | 8-Speed Automatic |
| Mileage | 19.2 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 | 391 Litres | 627 Litres (2nd & 3rd row folded) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2750 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 188 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 912 kg | 2040 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3815 mm, 1710 mm, 1631 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 | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes - Power Sliding Doors |
| Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (Digital display) | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | Digital Instrument Cluster with 4.2-inch Color TFT 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 | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | — | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Yes - Power Sliding Doors |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes - VIP Lounge Seats (2nd row) |
| Seat Upholstery | Semi-Leatherette | Leather / Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters (Top trims) | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | Electric Sunroof with Voice Command | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Type-C Fast Charger (Front) + 12V Socket | Yes |
| Voice Command | Supported (System and Smartphone integration) | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | Signature H-LED Daytime Running Lamps | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | — | Yes |
| Headlight | Projector Headlamps | LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Power Adjustable & Foldable with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | H-Signature LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 165/70 R14 (Base) / 175/65 R15 (Top) | 235/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel (Base) / Dual Tone Alloy (Top) | 19-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Available (Integrated with ESC) | 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) | Highline/Digital | Yes |
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| Color Options | Starry nightTitan greyGolden bronzeTitanium black matteTitanium blackAtlas whiteRanger khaki | Fusion BlackGlacier White Pearl |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 3.7 |
