Comparing the Kia Carnival and the Tata Nexon 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 Nexon is priced at ₹736,990. On the engine front, the Kia Carnival comes with a 2199 cc unit compared to the Tata Nexon's 1199 cc, producing 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm and 120 PS (118.2 bhp) @ 5500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 14.11 kmpl - ARAI for the Kia Carnival versus 17.44 kmpl for the Tata Nexon. 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 Lead-Acid Maintenance-Free Unit |
| Displacement | 2199 cc | 1199 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.2L CRDi VGT Turbocharged Diesel | 1.2L Turbocharged Revotron |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 Litres | 44 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Automatic | 5-Speed Manual (Base Petrol), 6-Speed Manual (Petrol/Diesel/CNG), AMT (Petrol/Diesel), or a premium 7-Speed DCA |
| Mileage | 14.11 kmpl - ARAI | 17.44 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Power | 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm | 120 PS (118.2 bhp) @ 5500 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm | 170 Nm @ 1750–4000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual / Automatic / Dual-Clutch (DCA) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 627 Litres (2nd & 3rd row folded) | 382 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2750 kg | 1,640 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 188 mm | 208 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2040 kg | 1,230 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5115 mm / 1995 mm / 1740 mm | 3995 mm, 1804 mm, 1620 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 / 8 / 9 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3090 mm | 2498 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | 2-Spoke Illuminated Smart Steering Wheel with Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes - Power Sliding Doors | Remote keyless or smart proximity central locking with perimeter alarm |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Touch-capacitive Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with 'Xpress Cool' rapid venting |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster | 4-inch digital read-out up to a premium 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS) | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - 2nd Row VIP | Height-adjustable driver seat manually, paired with front row 3-Stage Ventilated Seats on premium tiers |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) Ultra-Wide HD Touchscreen Infotainment system by Harman featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Smart proximity entry |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes - Power Sliding Doors | Front and Rear power windows with driver-side anti-pinch one-touch operations |
| Push Start | Yes | Start/Stop push-button |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Dedicated console-mounted rear vents included |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - VIP Lounge Seats (2nd row) | Central armrest equipped with cup holder cutouts |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather | Premium tailored fabric or dual-tone perforated leatherette ventilation layouts |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker Premium Audio | 9-Speaker Premium JBL Audio Array |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof or Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof options on higher-tier packages |
| USB Ports | Yes | Front dual ports (featuring high-output 45W fast-charging Type-C outputs) along with dedicated rear charging sockets |
| Voice Command | Yes | Multi-lingual Smart Voice Assist interpreting direct vehicle commands for sunroof, climate adjustments, and media functions |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Built-in wireless smartphone charging pad with thermal ventilation slots |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Integrated bumpers accented by deep rugged wheel-arch lower body cladding |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Sequential LED Daytime Running Lights with integrated turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED Front Fog Lamps with automatic cornering illumination functions |
| Headlight | LED Headlamps | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps with sequential welcome/goodbye light animations |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors with sleek LED blinkers |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Hidden Rear Windscreen Wiper (concealed under the spoiler), washer jet, and defogger lines |
| Roof Rails | — | Standard sport-styled functional roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full-width X-Factor Connected LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/55 R19 | 195/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless Tyres |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | 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 | 360-Degree High-Definition Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Surround View Monitor | Standard proximity radar |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Highline individual Tyre Pressure Monitoring System real-time display |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Fusion BlackGlacier White Pearl | Pristine WhiteDaytona GreyGrassland BeigePure GreyRoyal Blue#DARK RED#DARKOcean Blue |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.7 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
