Comparing the Kia Carnival and the Toyota Innova Hycross 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 Toyota Innova Hycross is priced at ₹2,543,000. On the engine front, the Kia Carnival comes with a 2199 cc unit compared to the Toyota Innova Hycross's 1987 cc, producing 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm and 186.4 bhp @ 6600 rpm (Hybrid) / 174 bhp @ 6600 rpm (Petrol) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 14.11 kmpl - ARAI for the Kia Carnival versus 23.24 kmpl (Hybrid) / 16.13 kmpl (Petrol) - ARAI for the Toyota Innova Hycross. 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 | — | 168-cell Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) Hybrid Battery |
| Displacement | 2199 cc | 1987 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.2L CRDi VGT Turbocharged Diesel | 2.0L TNGA 5th Gen VVTi (Strong Hybrid) / 2.0L Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 Litres | 52 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol / Strong Hybrid |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Automatic | e-Drive (Hybrid) / CVT (Petrol) |
| Mileage | 14.11 kmpl - ARAI | 23.24 kmpl (Hybrid) / 16.13 kmpl (Petrol) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm | 186.4 bhp @ 6600 rpm (Hybrid) / 174 bhp @ 6600 rpm (Petrol) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric (Push Button Start) |
| Torque | 440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm | 188 Nm @ 4398-5196 rpm (Hybrid) / 205 Nm @ 4400-5200 rpm (Petrol) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic (CVT / e-Drive) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 627 Litres (2nd & 3rd row folded) | 300 Litres (2nd & 3rd row up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2750 kg | 2400 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 188 mm | 185 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2040 kg | 1870 kg (Hybrid) / 1730 kg (Petrol) |
| Length, Width, Height | 5115 mm / 1995 mm / 1740 mm | 4755 mm / 1850 mm / 1790 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 / 8 / 9 | 7 / 8 |
| Wheelbase | 3090 mm | 2850 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes - Power Sliding Doors | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control (top) / Single Zone (base) |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster | 7-inch Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS) | Yes - Adaptive Cruise Control (ADAS variants) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - 2nd Row VIP | Yes - Driver & Passenger (ZX) |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.1-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Wireless (ZX variant) / 8-inch (GX) |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Smart Entry |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes - Power Sliding Doors | Yes - All 4 Windows |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes - Rear & 3rd Row AC Vents |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - VIP Lounge Seats (2nd row) | Yes - Rear Centre Armrest |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather | Leatherette (GX+) / Fabric (G base) |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker Premium Audio | JBL 9-Speaker Premium Audio System (ZX) / 4 Speakers (GX) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (VX(O) and ZX variants) |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - Front & Rear |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes (VX and ZX variants) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes - LED Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | LED Headlamps | LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/55 R19 | 225/50 R18 (top) / 205/65 R16 (base) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch Alloy Wheels | 17-inch / 18-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Side, 2 Curtain) |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes - Hill Assist Control |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | Yes - 360-degree Camera (GX(O)+) |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Surround View Monitor | Yes - Front & Rear |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Fusion BlackGlacier White Pearl | Platinum White PearlSuper WhiteBlacklish Ageha Glass FlakeAttitude BlackSilver MetallicAvant-Garde Bronze |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.7 | 4.1 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
