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