Comparing the Kia Carnival and the Hyundai CRETA 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 Hyundai CRETA is priced at ₹1,110,998. On the engine front, the Kia Carnival comes with a 2199 cc unit compared to the Hyundai CRETA's 1497 cc, producing 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm and 115 PS @ 6300 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 14.11 kmpl - ARAI for the Kia Carnival versus 17.4 l for the Hyundai CRETA. 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 | 2199 cc | 1497 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | FWD (Front Wheel Drive) |
| Engine Type | 2.2L CRDi VGT Turbocharged Diesel | 1.5L MPi Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 Litres | 50 L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Automatic | 6-Speed |
| Mileage | 14.11 kmpl - ARAI | 17.4 l |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm | 115 PS @ 6300 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | — |
| Torque | 440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm | 143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-Speed MT / IVT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 627 Litres (2nd & 3rd row folded) | 433 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2750 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 188 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2040 kg | 1230 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5115 mm / 1995 mm / 1740 mm | 4330 mm,1790 mm,1635 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 / 8 / 9 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3090 mm | 2610 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic Adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Available with Bluelink and SOS buttons |
| Central Locking | Yes - Power Sliding Doors | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster | 26.03 cm (10.25") full digital instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS) | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - 2nd Row VIP | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch HD Touchscreen with Navigation |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes - Power Sliding Doors | Front and Rear |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - VIP Lounge Seats (2nd row) | Available with cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather | Fabric (Base/Mid), Leatherette with piping (Top/Knight edition) |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker Premium Audio | Bose Premium 8-speaker system |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Voice-enabled Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Front and Rear Type-C Fast Chargers |
| Voice Command | Yes | Supported (via Bluelink, including sunroof and climate control) |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Available with cooling function |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Horizon LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | — |
| Headlight | LED Headlamps | Quad Beam LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable and foldable with integrated LED indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Horizon LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/55 R19 | 205/65 R16 (Base/Mid) | 215/60 R17 (Higher variants) | 215/55 R18 (N Line) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel wheels (Base) | Styled Steel (Mid) | Diamond Cut Alloys (Top) |
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 |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | Available with adaptive guidelines |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Surround View Monitor | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Highline |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Fusion BlackGlacier White Pearl | Titanium blackTitan grey matteAtlas whiteStarry nightTitanium black matte |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.7 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
