Comparing the Kia Carnival and the Tata Harrier 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 Tata Harrier is priced at ₹1,289,000. On the engine front, the Kia Carnival comes with a 2199 cc unit compared to the Tata Harrier's 1498 cc, producing 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm and 170 PS @ 5000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 14.11 kmpl - ARAI for the Kia Carnival versus 16.80 kmpl for the Tata Harrier. 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 High-Capacity Lead-Acid Battery |
| Displacement | 2199 cc | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.2L CRDi VGT Turbocharged Diesel | 1.5L Hyperion Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 Litres | 50 l |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Petrol |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Automatic | 6-Speed Manual/Automatic |
| Mileage | 14.11 kmpl - ARAI | 16.80 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm | 170 PS @ 5000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm | 280 Nm @ 1750–3000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 627 Litres (2nd & 3rd row folded) | 445 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2750 kg | 2075 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 188 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2040 kg | 1655 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5115 mm / 1995 mm / 1740 mm | 4605 x 1922 x 1718 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 / 8 / 9 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3090 mm | 2741mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Electric Power Steering with Tilt and Telescopic adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes - Power Sliding Doors | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with voice command integration |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster | 26.03 cm (10.24-inch) High-Definition Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS) | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - 2nd Row VIP | 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 36.9 cm Cinematic Infotainment Screen by Harman™ powered by Samsung Neo QLED |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes - Power Sliding Doors | All 4 power windows with one-touch auto up/down functionality on the driver's layout |
| Push Start | Yes | Proximity Smart Key with Engine Start/Stop push-button logic |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Pillar-mounted or console-mounted dedicated rear ventilation ports |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - VIP Lounge Seats (2nd row) | Central rear armrest carrying dual integrated cup holder mounts |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather | Premium perforated dual-tone or monochromatic leatherette upholstery layouts |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker Premium Audio | 10-Speaker Premium JBL Audiophile Array |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof with integrated ambient mood light borders |
| USB Ports | Yes | Multiple high-output ports (including front 45W fast-charging Type-C outputs) along with rear Type-A and Type-C sockets |
| Voice Command | Yes | Multi-lingual smart voice assistant interpreting direct controls for climate, sunroof, and media operations |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Cooled smartphone wireless fast-charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Integrated rugged bumpers accented by deep wheel-arch lower body cladding |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | End-to-end connected front LED Daytime Running Lights with integrated sequential turning signals |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED Front Fog Lamps with automatic cornering illumination logic |
| Headlight | LED Headlamps | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps with sequential welcome/goodbye animation signatures |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable, auto-folding side mirrors with sleek LED indicators and puddle projection lamps |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Standard rear windscreen wiper, integrated washer jet, and defogger lines |
| Roof Rails | — | Sporty, aerodynamic integrated roof strips |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full-width Connected LED Tail Lamps with dynamic animation tracking |
| Tyre Size | 235/55 R19 | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Outboard rear seat anchors standard |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | 360-Degree High-Definition Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Surround View Monitor | Front and rear parking radar sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | High-line individual real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System active display |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Fusion BlackGlacier White Pearl | Pure GreyDaytona GreyFearless RedPristine WhiteSeaweed GreenSunlit Yellow#DARKRed #DARKNitro Crimson |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.7 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |









