Honda City vs Kia Carnival
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Honda City
|
Kia Carnival
Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 47.37 lakh | Rs 1.5 crore | |
| Powertrain | |||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | |||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 1199 cc | 3470 cc | |
| Engine power | 88 hp | 268 hp | |
| Engine torque | 110 Nm | 331.5 Nm | |
| Performance & drive | |||
| Transmission | CVT | Automatic | |
| Size & practicality | |||
| Seating capacity | 5 | 11 | |
| Length | 4451 mm | 5155 mm | |
| Width | 1694 mm | 1995 mm | |
| Height | 1498 mm | 1740 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 3090 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 172 mm | 172 mm | |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 72 L | |
| Boot space | 510 L | — | |
| Tyre size | 175/65 R15 | 235/60R18 | |
| Warranty | 3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional) | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | |
| Colours | — | Snow White Pearl, Panthera Metal, Aurora Black Pearl, Ivory Silver, Astra Blue | |
| Safety | |||
| Airbags | 2 | — | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | |
| Side airbags | No | Yes | |
| Curtain airbags | No | Yes | |
| Knee airbag | No | Yes | |
| ABS | Yes | Yes | |
| EBD | Yes | No | |
| Electronic stability control | No | Yes | |
| Hill start assist | No | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear parking sensors | No | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | No | Yes | |
| 360-degree camera | No | Yes | |
| Immobilizer | Yes | Yes | |
| Security alarm | Yes | No | |
| Speed-sensing door locks | Yes | No | |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Cruise control | No | Yes | |
| Forward collision warning | No | Yes | |
| Automatic emergency braking | No | Yes | |
| Lane keep assist | No | Yes | |
| Blind spot monitoring | No | Yes | |
| Rear cross traffic alert | No | Yes | |
| Auto high beam | No | Yes | |
| Driver attention alert | No | Yes | |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Air conditioning | Yes | No | |
| Automatic climate control | No | Yes | |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes | |
| Front power windows | Yes | No | |
| Rear power windows | Yes | No | |
| Central locking | Yes | Yes | |
| Keyless entry | Yes | No | |
| Push-button start | No | Yes | |
| Steering-mounted controls | Yes | No | |
| Tilt steering | Yes | Yes | |
| Telescopic steering | Yes | Yes | |
| Paddle shifters | No | Yes | |
| Electric parking brake | No | Yes | |
| Auto hold | No | Yes | |
| Drive modes | No | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | No | Yes | |
| Ventilated front seats | No | Yes | |
| Heated front seats | No | Yes | |
| Rear armrest with cup holders | Yes | No | |
| Rear charging port | Yes | No | |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | No | Yes | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | Yes | |
| Power tailgate | No | Yes | |
| Driver seat height adjuster | Yes | No | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| Touchscreen infotainment | Yes | Yes | |
| Apple CarPlay | No | Yes | |
| Android Auto | No | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | |
| USB ports | Yes | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | No | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | No | Yes | |
| Head-up display | No | Yes | |
| Exterior & lighting | |||
| LED headlights | No | Yes | |
| LED daytime running lights | Yes | Yes | |
| Fog lamps | No | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | No | Yes | |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-folding mirrors | Yes | Yes | |
| Mirror turn indicators | Yes | No | |
| Roof rails | No | Yes | |
| Rear wiper | No | Yes | |
| Other | |||
| Smart power sliding doors | No | Yes | |
| Tri-zone automatic climate control | No | Yes | |
| Dual sunroof | No | Yes | |
| Lane following assist | No | Yes | |
| Safe exit assist | No | Yes | |
| Driver seat memory | No | Yes | |
| Heated steering wheel | No | Yes | |
| Sunshade blinds | No | Yes | |
| Artificial leather seats | No | Yes | |
| Heated outside mirrors | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | |||
| Expert rating | 7.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Honda City vs Kia Carnival: quick answers
Which is cheaper, the Honda City or the Kia Carnival?
The Honda City is cheaper. It starts at Rs 47.37 lakh ex-factory, Rs 1.03 crore less than the Kia Carnival, which starts at Rs 1.5 crore.
Which is more powerful, the Honda City or the Kia Carnival?
The Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive is the most powerful (Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive: 268 hp; Honda City 1.2LS: 88 hp).
Which has more safety features, the Honda City or the Kia Carnival?
The Honda City 1.2LS has 2 airbags and 7 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 Honda City 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.
