BYD Shark 6 vs Kia Carnival vs MG U9

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Specification	BYD Shark 6 Shark 6 Premium Remove	Kia Carnival Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive Remove	MG U9 U9 Explore Pro Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 2 crore	Rs 1.5 crore	Rs 2.27 crore
Powertrain
Type	Plug-in hybrid	Petrol	Diesel
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel
Engine	1497 cc	3470 cc	2498 cc
Engine power	181 hp	268 hp	215 hp
Engine torque	260 Nm	331.5 Nm	520 Nm
Battery & charging
Battery	29.58 kWh	—	—
Electric range	100 km	—	—
Total range with fuel	800 km	—	—
Electric motor power	280 kW	—	—
Electric motor torque	510 Nm	—	—
Charging port	CCS2	—	—
Performance & drive
Combined power	430 hp	—	—
Transmission	Manual	Automatic	Automatic
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	11	5
Length	5457 mm	5155 mm	5500 mm
Width	1971 mm	1995 mm	1997 mm
Height	1925 mm	1740 mm	1874 mm
Wheelbase	3260 mm	3090 mm	3300 mm
Ground clearance	230 mm	172 mm	220 mm
Fuel tank	60 L	72 L	80 L
Tyre size	265/65 R18	235/60R18	265/65 R20
Warranty	8 years/160,000 km battery (per PakWheels); vehicle warranty not confirmed	4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first	—
Colours	—	Snow White Pearl, Panthera Metal, Aurora Black Pearl, Ivory Silver, Astra Blue	Alpine White
Safety
Airbags	7	—	7
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	No
Side airbags	Yes	Yes	No
Curtain airbags	Yes	Yes	No
Knee airbag	No	Yes	No
ABS	No	Yes	No
Electronic stability control	No	Yes	No
Hill start assist	No	Yes	No
Hill descent control	Yes	No	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	No
Rear parking sensors	No	Yes	No
Front parking sensors	No	Yes	No
360-degree camera	Yes	Yes	Yes
Immobilizer	No	Yes	No
Driver assistance
Cruise control	No	Yes	No
Adaptive cruise control	Yes	No	No
Forward collision warning	No	Yes	No
Automatic emergency braking	Yes	Yes	No
Lane departure warning	Yes	No	No
Lane keep assist	Yes	Yes	No
Blind spot monitoring	Yes	Yes	No
Rear cross traffic alert	Yes	Yes	No
Auto high beam	No	Yes	No
Driver attention alert	No	Yes	Yes
Comfort & convenience
Automatic climate control	Yes	Yes	No
Dual-zone climate control	Yes	No	No
Rear AC vents	Yes	No	No
Power steering	No	Yes	No
Front power windows	Yes	No	No
Rear power windows	Yes	No	No
Central locking	No	Yes	No
Keyless entry	Yes	No	No
Push-button start	Yes	Yes	No
Steering-mounted controls	Yes	No	No
Tilt steering	No	Yes	No
Telescopic steering	No	Yes	No
Paddle shifters	No	Yes	No
Electric parking brake	No	Yes	No
Auto hold	No	Yes	No
Drive modes	No	Yes	No
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	Yes	No
Power-adjustable passenger seat	Yes	Yes	No
Ventilated front seats	Yes	Yes	No
Heated front seats	Yes	Yes	No
Rear armrest with cup holders	Yes	No	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	Yes	Yes	No
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	Yes	No
Power tailgate	No	Yes	Yes
Panoramic sunroof	No	No	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	Yes	Yes
Apple CarPlay	Yes	Yes	No
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	No
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	Yes	No	Yes
Built-in navigation	Yes	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes	No
USB ports	Yes	Yes	No
USB Type-C ports	Yes	No	No
Wireless phone charger	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	Yes	Yes
Head-up display	Yes	Yes	No
Premium sound system	Yes	No	Yes
Electric & charging
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	Yes	No	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	Yes	No
LED daytime running lights	Yes	Yes	No
Fog lamps	Yes	Yes	No
LED tail lamps	Yes	No	No
Alloy wheels	No	Yes	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	Yes	No
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	Yes	No
Roof rails	No	Yes	No
Rear wiper	No	Yes	No
Other
Driver far-side airbag	Yes	No	No
Parking sensors	Yes	No	No
Rear cross traffic brake	Yes	No	No
Trailer stability control	Yes	No	No
Terrain modes (Mud, Snow, Sand)	Yes	No	No
All-wheel drive (dual motors)	Yes	No	No
NFC digital key	Yes	No	No
Voice assistant (English)	Yes	No	No
Over-the-air updates	Yes	No	No
Heated exterior mirrors	Yes	No	No
Aluminium roof rack	Yes	No	No
Fixed side steps	Yes	No	No
Rear privacy glass	Yes	No	No
Smart power sliding doors	No	Yes	No
Tri-zone automatic climate control	No	Yes	No
Dual sunroof	No	Yes	No
Lane following assist	No	Yes	No
Safe exit assist	No	Yes	No
Driver seat memory	No	Yes	No
Heated steering wheel	No	Yes	No
Sunshade blinds	No	Yes	No
Artificial leather seats	No	Yes	No
Heated outside mirrors	No	Yes	No
Three-lock 4WD system (front and rear differential locks)	No	No	Yes
Crawl control	No	No	Yes
Transparent-chassis camera view	No	No	Yes
Wading depth sensor	No	No	Yes
Heated, ventilated and massaging driver's seat	No	No	Yes
Electric folding tailgate with rear step	No	No	Yes
Smart Hatch midgate (optional add-on)	No	No	Yes
Level 2 ADAS	No	No	Yes
JBL sound system	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.8/10	7.6/10	7.4/10

BYD Shark 6 vs Kia Carnival vs MG U9: quick answers

Which is cheaper, BYD Shark 6, Kia Carnival and MG U9?

The Kia Carnival is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Kia Carnival from Rs 1.5 crore, the BYD Shark 6 from Rs 2 crore and the MG U9 from Rs 2.27 crore.

Which is more powerful, BYD Shark 6, Kia Carnival and MG U9?

The BYD Shark 6 Premium is the most powerful (BYD Shark 6 Premium: 430 hp; Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive: 268 hp; MG U9 Explore Pro: 215 hp).

Which has more safety features, BYD Shark 6, Kia Carnival and MG U9?

The BYD Shark 6 Premium has 7 airbags and 12 safety and driver-assistance features, the Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive has 0 airbags and 20 safety and driver-assistance features and the MG U9 Explore Pro has 7 airbags and 2 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are BYD Shark 6, Kia Carnival and MG U9 prices the same across Pakistan?

Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.

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