Comparing the Kia Carnival and the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz 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 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is priced at ₹965,000. On the engine front, the Kia Carnival comes with a 2199 cc unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz's 1462 cc, producing 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm and 103 bhp @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 14.11 kmpl - ARAI for the Kia Carnival versus Manual: approx. 20.65 km/l Automatic: approx. 20.04 km/l for the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz. 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 | — | 12V |
| Displacement | 2199 cc | 1462 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.2L CRDi VGT Turbocharged Diesel | 1.5L K15 Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 Litres | 43 litres |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Automatic | 5-Speed Manual / 4-Speed Automatic |
| Mileage | 14.11 kmpl - ARAI | Manual: approx. 20.65 km/l Automatic: approx. 20.04 km/l |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm | 103 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Silent Start with Idle Start-Stop |
| Torque | 440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm | 138 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual & Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 627 Litres (2nd & 3rd row folded) | 510 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2750 kg | 1580 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 188 mm | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2040 kg | 1130–1165 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5115 mm / 1995 mm / 1740 mm | 4490 mm / 1730 mm / 1485 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 / 8 / 9 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3090 mm | 2650 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt Adjustable |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes - Power Sliding Doors | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster | Analog with Multi-Information Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS) | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - 2nd Row VIP | — |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 7-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| 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 | Premium Fabric |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker Premium Audio | Arkamys Tuned Audio System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | LED Headlamps | Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger Only (No Wiper) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/55 R19 | 185/65 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| 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 | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Fusion BlackGlacier White Pearl | NEXA Blue (Celestial)Grandeur GreySplendid SilverPearl Metallic Dignity BrownBluish BlackOpulent RedPearl Arctic WhiteOpulent Red And Bluish BlackGrandeur Grey And Bluish BlackPearl Metallic Dignity Brown And Bluish |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.7 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
