Comparing the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso and the Kia Carnival side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso is available at ₹349,900, while the Kia Carnival is priced at ₹7,361,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso comes with a 998 cc unit compared to the Kia Carnival's 2199 cc, producing 49 kW @5500 rpm and 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at Petrol MT – ~24.76 km/l for the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso versus 14.11 kmpl - ARAI for the Kia Carnival. 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 Maintenance-Free Battery | — |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 2199 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | K10C Advanced Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine | 2.2L CRDi VGT Turbocharged Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 litres (Petrol) | 70 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed AMT | 8-Speed Automatic |
| Mileage | Petrol MT – ~24.76 km/l | 14.11 kmpl - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Power | 49 kW @5500 rpm | 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm |
| Starter | Electric Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 89 Nm (Petrol) / 82 Nm (CNG) | 440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm |
| Transmission Type | 5 MT/AGS | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Regenerative Braking | VXi+ (O) MT N/A | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 240 l | 627 Litres (2nd & 3rd row folded) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2750 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 188 mm |
| Kerb Weight | Petrol: 795–835 kg, CNG: 834 - 854 kg | 2040 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3,565 mm / 1,520 mm / 1,565 mm | 5115 mm / 1995 mm / 1740 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 / 8 / 9 |
| Wheelbase | 2,380 mm | 3090 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Yes (Tilt) | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes - Power Sliding Doors |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - 2nd Row VIP |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch Touchscreen (higher variants) | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes( VXi and VXi+(O) | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front Power Windows | Yes - Power Sliding Doors |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes - VIP Lounge Seats (2nd row) |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Leather / Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | 2-Speaker Audio System | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | — | Yes |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | — | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | — | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen | LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | — | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes (Design Element) | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Halogen Combination Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 165/70 R14 | 235/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel | 19-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual Front Airbags | 7 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 | Yes - Surround View Monitor |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Solid Fire RedSolid Sizzle OrangePearl Starry BlueMetallic Granite GreyMetallic Silky SilverSolid WhiteBluish Black | Fusion BlackGlacier White Pearl |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 3.7 |
