Dongfeng Box vs Kaiyi e-Qute 04 vs Kia Carnival
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Dongfeng Box
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Kaiyi e-Qute 04
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Kia Carnival
Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 55 lakh | Rs 44.9 lakh | Rs 1.5 crore | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Electric | Electric | Petrol | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | — | — | Petrol | |
| Engine | — | — | 3470 cc | |
| Engine power | — | — | 268 hp | |
| Engine torque | — | — | 331.5 Nm | |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | 32.56 kWh | 28.08 kWh | — | |
| Electric range | 330 km | 300 km | — | |
| Electric motor power | 70 kW | 40 kW | — | |
| Electric motor torque | — | 110 Nm | — | |
| AC charging | 3.3 kW | — | — | |
| AC charging time | About 10.5 hours (0–100%) | About 7 hours (full charge) | — | |
| DC charging time | About 42 minutes (10–80%) | About 30 minutes (30-80%) | — | |
| Charging port | CCS2 | — | — | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Single-speed (electric) | Single-speed (electric) | Automatic | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 5 | 5 | 11 | |
| Length | 4030 mm | 3695 mm | 5155 mm | |
| Width | 1810 mm | 1685 mm | 1995 mm | |
| Height | 1570 mm | 1615 mm | 1740 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2660 mm | 2500 mm | 3090 mm | |
| Ground clearance | — | — | 172 mm | |
| Fuel tank | — | — | 72 L | |
| Tyre size | 195/55 R16 (Lux 430); 215/60 R16 (Smart 330); 17-inch alloys (Flagship 430) | — | 235/60R18 | |
| Warranty | 4 years / 150,000 km vehicle; 8 years / 200,000 km battery | — | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | |
| Colours | Electric Lemon, Ocean Eyes, Lavender Haze, Vanilla Frost, Silver Forest, Purple, Blue, White, Silver | White, Blue, Pink, Grey | Snow White Pearl, Panthera Metal, Aurora Black Pearl, Ivory Silver, Astra Blue | |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Side airbags | No | No | Yes | |
| Curtain airbags | No | No | Yes | |
| Knee airbag | No | No | Yes | |
| ABS | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| EBD | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Brake assist | Yes | No | No | |
| Electronic stability control | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Traction control | Yes | No | No | |
| Hill start assist | Yes | No | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | No | No | Yes | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Rear parking sensors | No | No | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | No | No | Yes | |
| 360-degree camera | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Immobilizer | No | No | Yes | |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Cruise control | No | No | Yes | |
| Forward collision warning | No | No | Yes | |
| Automatic emergency braking | No | No | Yes | |
| Lane keep assist | No | No | Yes | |
| Blind spot monitoring | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear cross traffic alert | No | No | Yes | |
| Auto high beam | No | No | Yes | |
| Driver attention alert | No | No | Yes | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | Yes | No | No | |
| Automatic climate control | No | No | Yes | |
| Power steering | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Front power windows | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Rear power windows | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Central locking | No | No | Yes | |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Push-button start | No | No | Yes | |
| Tilt steering | No | No | Yes | |
| Telescopic steering | No | No | Yes | |
| Paddle shifters | No | No | Yes | |
| Electric parking brake | No | No | Yes | |
| Auto hold | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Drive modes | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | No | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | No | No | Yes | |
| Ventilated front seats | No | No | Yes | |
| Heated front seats | No | No | Yes | |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | No | No | Yes | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | No | Yes | |
| Power tailgate | No | No | Yes | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Apple CarPlay | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Android Auto | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | Yes | No | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No | Yes | |
| USB ports | No | No | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | No | No | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Head-up display | No | No | Yes | |
| Electric & charging | ||||
| DC fast charging | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | No | Yes | No | |
| Wall charger included | No | Yes | No | |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | No | No | Yes | |
| LED daytime running lights | No | No | Yes | |
| Fog lamps | No | No | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | No | No | Yes | |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | No | Yes | |
| Power-folding mirrors | No | No | Yes | |
| Roof rails | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear wiper | No | No | Yes | |
| Other | ||||
| Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (pedestrian warning sound) | No | Yes | No | |
| 6-speaker audio system | No | Yes | No | |
| Auto up/down power windows on all doors | No | Yes | No | |
| Signature daytime running lights | No | Yes | No | |
| Follow-me-home lighting | No | Yes | No | |
| Smart power sliding doors | No | No | Yes | |
| Tri-zone automatic climate control | No | No | Yes | |
| Dual sunroof | No | No | Yes | |
| Lane following assist | No | No | Yes | |
| Safe exit assist | No | No | Yes | |
| Driver seat memory | No | No | Yes | |
| Heated steering wheel | No | No | Yes | |
| Sunshade blinds | No | No | Yes | |
| Artificial leather seats | No | No | Yes | |
| Heated outside mirrors | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Dongfeng Box vs Kaiyi e-Qute 04 vs Kia Carnival: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Dongfeng Box, Kaiyi e-Qute 04 and Kia Carnival?
The Kaiyi e-Qute 04 is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 from Rs 44.9 lakh, the Dongfeng Box from Rs 55 lakh and the Kia Carnival from Rs 1.5 crore.
Which has the longer electric range, Dongfeng Box, Kaiyi e-Qute 04 and Kia Carnival?
The Dongfeng Box Smart 330 goes furthest on electricity (Dongfeng Box Smart 330: 330 km; Kaiyi e-Qute 04 300 km: 300 km).
Which is more powerful, Dongfeng Box, Kaiyi e-Qute 04 and Kia Carnival?
The Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive is the most powerful (Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive: 268 hp; Dongfeng Box Smart 330: 94 hp; Kaiyi e-Qute 04 300 km: 54 hp).
Which has more safety features, Dongfeng Box, Kaiyi e-Qute 04 and Kia Carnival?
The Dongfeng Box Smart 330 has 2 airbags and 8 safety and driver-assistance features, the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 300 km has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features and the Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive has 0 airbags and 20 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Dongfeng Box, Kaiyi e-Qute 04 and Kia Carnival 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.
