Comparing the Kia Carnival and the Tata Safari 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 Safari is priced at ₹1,329,000. On the engine front, the Kia Carnival comes with a 2199 cc unit compared to the Tata Safari'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 16.30 kmpl for the Tata Safari. 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 | Hyperion 1.5L Turbo GDI Petrol Engine |
| 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 | 16.30 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 @ 1750–3500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 627 Litres (2nd & 3rd row folded) | 420 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2750 kg | 2,250 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 188 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2040 kg | 1,750 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5115 mm / 1995 mm / 1740 mm | 4668 mm, 1922 mm, 1795 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 / 8 / 9 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 3090 mm | 2741 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Electric Power Steering with Tilt and Telescopic adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Standard electronic auto-dimming glare-shield interior rearview mirror |
| Central Locking | Yes - Power Sliding Doors | — |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster | 26.03 cm (10.24-inch) HD 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 | 36.88 cm (14.5-inch) Ultra-Wide HD Touchscreen by Harman with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes - Power Sliding Doors | All 4 power windows with one-touch auto up/down utility on the driver's layout |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | pillar-mounted AC vents for the 2nd row (built into the left and right B-pillars) and side-wall vents for the 3rd row |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - VIP Lounge Seats (2nd row) | Central armrest on 7-seater bench models; individual foldable armrests on 6-seater captain-chair variants |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather | Available in 6-Seater (Luxury Captain Chairs in the 2nd row) or 7-Seater (Bench seat configuration) 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 lighting borders |
| USB Ports | Yes | Multiple fast-charging ports scattered across all three rows |
| Voice Command | Yes | Multi-lingual smart voice assistant interpreting direct cabin controls |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Cooled smartphone wireless fast-charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | The muscular front and rear bumpers are completely body-colored |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs featuring sequential welcome/goodbye animation signatures |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Mounted low on the bumper, these high-throw LED front fog lamps integrate specialized Automatic Cornering Lamps logic |
| Headlight | LED Headlamps | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | lectrically adjustable, auto-folding side mirrors with integrated LED indicators and logo puddle lamps |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Standard rear windscreen wiper |
| Roof Rails | — | Formally styled, aerodynamic, structural roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamp signature |
| Tyre Size | 235/55 R19 | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch Alloy Wheels | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 7 |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated anchor points built into the rear seats to safely lock child safety seats in place |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | 360-Degree HD Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Surround View Monitor | Ultrasonic bumper sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | High-line individual real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Fusion BlackGlacier White Pearl | Pure GreyFrost WhiteDaytona GreyRoyal BlueCarbon BlackSupernova CopperCosmic Gold#DARKRed #DARK |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.7 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
