Hyundai Sonata N Line vs Kia Carnival vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs Dongfeng 007

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Specification	Hyundai Sonata N Line Sonata N Line 2.5T Remove	Kia Carnival Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive Remove	Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid Remove	Dongfeng 007 Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 1.65 crore	Rs 1.5 crore	Rs 1.14 crore	Rs 1.19 crore
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Hybrid	Electric
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	—
Engine	2497 cc	3470 cc	1580 cc	—
Engine power	290 hp	268 hp	104 hp	—
Engine torque	422 Nm	331.5 Nm	147 Nm	—
Battery & charging
Battery	—	—	1.32 kWh	58.4 kWh
Electric range	—	—	—	550 km
Electric motor power	—	—	32 kW	160 kW
Electric motor torque	—	—	170 Nm	310 Nm
Performance & drive
Combined power	—	—	139 hp	—
Transmission	DCT	Automatic	DCT	Single-speed (electric)
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	11	5	5
Length	4910 mm	5155 mm	4710 mm	4880 mm
Width	1860 mm	1995 mm	1825 mm	1895 mm
Height	1445 mm	1740 mm	1430 mm	1460 mm
Wheelbase	2840 mm	3090 mm	2720 mm	2915 mm
Ground clearance	—	172 mm	150 mm	163 mm
Fuel tank	60 L	72 L	42 L	—
Boot space	480 L	—	402 L	—
Tyre size	245/40 R19	235/60R18	205/55 R16	235/45 R19 (18-inch wheels on some versions)
Warranty	4 years or 100,000 km	4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first	4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km	—
Colours	Polar White, Silver Metallic, Hampton Grey, Magnetic Force, Phantom Black, Rain Forest, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red	Snow White Pearl, Panthera Metal, Aurora Black Pearl, Ivory Silver, Astra Blue	Polar White, Silver Metallic, Magnetic Force, Phantom Black, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red	White, Black, Golden, Purple, Grey
Safety
Airbags	—	—	2	6
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Curtain airbags	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Knee airbag	No	Yes	No	No
ABS	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
EBD	No	No	Yes	Yes
Brake assist	No	No	Yes	Yes
Electronic stability control	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Traction control	Yes	No	Yes	No
Hill start assist	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Hill descent control	Yes	No	No	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tyre pressure monitoring	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Rear parking sensors	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front parking sensors	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Reverse camera	No	No	Yes	No
360-degree camera	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Immobilizer	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Security alarm	No	No	Yes	No
Speed-sensing door locks	No	No	Yes	No
Driver assistance
Cruise control	No	Yes	Yes	No
Adaptive cruise control	Yes	No	No	Yes
Forward collision warning	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Automatic emergency braking	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Lane departure warning	No	No	No	Yes
Lane keep assist	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Blind spot monitoring	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Rear cross traffic alert	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Traffic sign recognition	No	No	No	Yes
Auto high beam	Yes	Yes	No	No
Driver attention alert	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Comfort & convenience
Automatic climate control	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Dual-zone climate control	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Rear AC vents	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Power steering	No	Yes	Yes	No
Central locking	No	Yes	Yes	No
Keyless entry	Yes	No	Yes	No
Push-button start	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Remote engine start	No	No	Yes	No
Steering-mounted controls	No	No	Yes	No
Tilt steering	No	Yes	Yes	No
Telescopic steering	No	Yes	Yes	No
Paddle shifters	Yes	Yes	No	No
Electric parking brake	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Auto hold	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Drive modes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Power-adjustable driver seat	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power-adjustable passenger seat	No	Yes	No	No
Ventilated front seats	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Heated front seats	No	Yes	Yes	No
Leather seats	No	No	Yes	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	No	Yes	No	No
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	Yes	No	No
Power tailgate	No	Yes	No	Yes
Ambient lighting	Yes	No	No	Yes
Sunroof	Yes	No	Yes	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	Yes	No	Yes
Apple CarPlay	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	No	No	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB ports	No	Yes	No	Yes
USB Type-C ports	No	No	Yes	No
Wireless phone charger	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Head-up display	Yes	Yes	No	No
Premium sound system	Yes	No	No	Yes
Electric & charging
DC fast charging	No	No	No	Yes
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic headlights	Yes	No	Yes	No
LED daytime running lights	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fog lamps	No	Yes	No	No
LED tail lamps	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Alloy wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	No	Yes	Yes	No
Power-folding mirrors	No	Yes	Yes	No
Mirror turn indicators	No	No	Yes	No
Roof rails	No	Yes	No	No
Rear spoiler	No	No	No	Yes
Rear wiper	No	Yes	No	No
Other
Lane following assist	Yes	Yes	No	No
Safe exit assist	Yes	Yes	No	No
Rear occupant alert	Yes	No	No	No
Heated steering wheel	Yes	Yes	No	No
Heated rear seats	Yes	No	No	No
Powered rear curtain	Yes	No	No	No
Side parking sensors	Yes	No	No	No
Smart power sliding doors	No	Yes	No	No
Tri-zone automatic climate control	No	Yes	No	No
Dual sunroof	No	Yes	No	No
Driver seat memory	No	Yes	No	No
Sunshade blinds	No	Yes	No	No
Artificial leather seats	No	Yes	No	No
Heated outside mirrors	No	Yes	No	No
Smart trunk	No	No	Yes	No
LED rear fog lamp	No	No	Yes	No
Full-size spare wheel	No	No	Yes	No
Leatherette seats	No	No	No	Yes
Ventilated driver seat	No	No	No	Yes
Frameless windows and hidden door handles	No	No	No	Yes
Door opening warning	No	No	No	Yes
Transparent chassis camera view	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.8/10	7.6/10	7.3/10	7.8/10

Hyundai Sonata N Line vs Kia Carnival vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs Dongfeng 007: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Hyundai Sonata N Line, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Dongfeng 007?

The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid from Rs 1.14 crore, the Dongfeng 007 from Rs 1.19 crore, the Kia Carnival from Rs 1.5 crore and the Hyundai Sonata N Line from Rs 1.65 crore.

Which is more powerful, Hyundai Sonata N Line, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Dongfeng 007?

The Hyundai Sonata N Line 2.5T is the most powerful (Hyundai Sonata N Line 2.5T: 290 hp; Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive: 268 hp; Dongfeng 007 Essence: 215 hp; Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 139 hp).

Which has more boot space, Hyundai Sonata N Line, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Dongfeng 007?

The Hyundai Sonata N Line 2.5T has the biggest boot (Hyundai Sonata N Line 2.5T: 480 L; Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 402 L).

Which has more safety features, Hyundai Sonata N Line, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Dongfeng 007?

The Hyundai Sonata N Line 2.5T has 0 airbags and 20 safety and driver-assistance features, the Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive has 0 airbags and 20 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid has 2 airbags and 16 safety and driver-assistance features and the Dongfeng 007 Essence has 6 airbags and 21 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Hyundai Sonata N Line, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Dongfeng 007 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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