Comparing the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS 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 Grand i10 NIOS is available at ₹555,000, while the Kia Carnival is priced at ₹7,361,000. On the engine front, the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Kia Carnival's 2199 cc, producing 83 PS @ 6,000 rpm (Petrol) and 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.7 km/l (Petrol) for the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS 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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| 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 | Petrol: 37 l | 70 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed | 8-Speed Automatic |
| Mileage | 20.7 km/l (Petrol) | 14.11 kmpl - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 04 | 4 |
| Power | 83 PS @ 6,000 rpm (Petrol) | 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm |
| Starter | Standard Electric Starter Motor | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 113.8 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (Petrol) | 440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm |
| Transmission Type | 5-Speed Manual/ AMT | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | Standard 12V Lead-Acid battery for starting and electrical systems | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 260 l | 627 Litres (2nd & 3rd row folded) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1,340 kg | 2750 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 188 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 920 kg | 2040 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3,815 mm / 1,680 mm / 1,520 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 (FATC) | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 3.5-inch Digital Cluster with 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 Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | — | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Yes - Power Sliding Doors |
| Push Start | Smart Key with Push Button Start/Stop | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes - VIP Lounge Seats (2nd row) |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium Fabric (Dual-tone Grey/Black) | Leather / Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | 4-speaker Arkamys Premium Sound | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | USB Type-C Fast Charger and a standard Type-A port at the front | Yes |
| Voice Command | Supported (Android Auto/Apple CarPlay) | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | — | Yes |
| DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lamps | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | — | Yes |
| Headlight | Projector Headlamps | LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Power Adjustable & Electrically Foldable with Integrated Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 175/60 R15 (Alloy) | 165/70 R14 (Steel) | 235/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Diamond Cut Alloys | 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) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes, with static guidelines | Yes - Surround View Monitor |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Highline TPMS | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Typhoon SilverTitan GreyFiery RedTeal BlueAtlas whiteTitan Grey matte | Fusion BlackGlacier White Pearl |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 3.7 |









