Comparing the Kia Carnival and the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso 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 S-Presso is priced at ₹349,900. On the engine front, the Kia Carnival comes with a 2199 cc unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso's 998 cc, producing 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm and 49 kW @5500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 14.11 kmpl - ARAI for the Kia Carnival versus Petrol MT – ~24.76 km/l for the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
Engine & Performance |
||
| Battery | — | 12V Maintenance-Free Battery |
| Displacement | 2199 cc | 998 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.2L CRDi VGT Turbocharged Diesel | K10C Advanced Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 Litres | 27 litres (Petrol) |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Automatic | 5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed AMT |
| Mileage | 14.11 kmpl - ARAI | Petrol MT – ~24.76 km/l |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Power | 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm | 49 kW @5500 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric Start |
| Torque | 440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm | 89 Nm (Petrol) / 82 Nm (CNG) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5 MT/AGS |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
||
| Regenerative Braking | — | VXi+ (O) MT N/A |
Dimensions & Weight |
||
| Boot Space | 627 Litres (2nd & 3rd row folded) | 240 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2750 kg | 1170 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 188 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2040 kg | Petrol: 795–835 kg, CNG: 834 - 854 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5115 mm / 1995 mm / 1740 mm | 3,565 mm / 1,520 mm / 1,565 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 / 8 / 9 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3090 mm | 2,380 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
||
| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Yes (Tilt) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes - Power Sliding Doors | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual AC |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster | Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS) | — |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - 2nd Row VIP | — |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 7-inch Touchscreen (higher variants) |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes( VXi and VXi+(O) |
| Power Windows | Yes - Power Sliding Doors | Front Power Windows |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - VIP Lounge Seats (2nd row) | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather | Fabric |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker Premium Audio | 2-Speaker Audio System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| USB Ports | Yes | — |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
||
| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | — |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | — |
| Headlight | LED Headlamps | Halogen |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | — |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes (Design Element) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Halogen Combination Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/55 R19 | 165/70 R14 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel |
Safety |
||
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | Dual Front Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | — |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Surround View Monitor | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
Other Specifications |
||
| Car Image 1 |
|
|
| Car Image 2 | — |
|
| Car Image 3 | — |
|
| Color Options | Fusion BlackGlacier White Pearl | Solid Fire RedSolid Sizzle OrangePearl Starry BlueMetallic Granite GreyMetallic Silky SilverSolid WhiteBluish Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.7 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
