Comparing the Kia Carnival and the BMW iX1 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Kia Carnival is available at ₹7,361,000, while the BMW iX1 is priced at ₹6,699,000. On the engine front, the Kia Carnival comes with a 2199 cc unit compared to the BMW iX1's N/A (Electric), producing 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm and 313 bhp (xDrive30) respectively. 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 | — | 66.5 kWh Lithium-Ion NMC (5th gen) |
| Displacement | 2199 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) |
| Engine Type | 2.2L CRDi VGT Turbocharged Diesel | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual - AWD) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Automatic | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 14.11 kmpl - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm | 313 bhp (xDrive30) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm | 494 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 66.5 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~34 min (10-80%) / AC: ~6.5 hours (11 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC Fast (130 kW) |
| Range | — | 440 km - WLTP |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes - Adaptive Regen |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 627 Litres (2nd & 3rd row folded) | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2750 kg | 2610 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 188 mm | 194 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2040 kg | 2060 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5115 mm / 1995 mm / 1740 mm | 4500 mm / 1845 mm / 1616 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 / 8 / 9 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3090 mm | 2692 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes - Power Sliding Doors | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster | 10.7-inch BMW Curved Display + 10.25-inch Central Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS) | Yes - Active Cruise Control |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - 2nd Row VIP | Yes - Driver |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch iDrive 8.5 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Comfort Access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes - Power Sliding Doors | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - VIP Lounge Seats (2nd row) | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather | SensaTec / Vernasca Leather (M Sport) |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker Premium Audio | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Headlamps | LED Adaptive Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/55 R19 | 235/50 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch Alloy Wheels | 18-inch / 20-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes - HDC |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Surround View Monitor | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Fusion BlackGlacier White Pearl | Mineral WhiteM Carbon BlackNight Dusk BlueSkyscraper Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.7 | 4.2 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
