Hyundai Sonata vs Kia Carnival vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid

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Specification	Hyundai Sonata Remove	Kia Carnival Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive Remove	Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 1.03 crore	Rs 1.5 crore	Rs 1.14 crore
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Hybrid
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1999 cc	3470 cc	1580 cc
Engine power	152 hp	268 hp	104 hp
Engine torque	192 Nm	331.5 Nm	147 Nm
Battery & charging
Battery	—	—	1.32 kWh
Electric motor power	—	—	32 kW
Electric motor torque	—	—	170 Nm
Performance & drive
Combined power	—	—	139 hp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic	DCT
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	11	5
Length	4900 mm	5155 mm	4710 mm
Width	1860 mm	1995 mm	1825 mm
Height	1445 mm	1740 mm	1430 mm
Wheelbase	2840 mm	3090 mm	2720 mm
Ground clearance	—	172 mm	150 mm
Fuel tank	60 L	72 L	42 L
Boot space	510 L	—	402 L
Tyre size	235/45R18	235/60R18	205/55 R16
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, Black Diamond Metallic, Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, 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
Safety
Airbags	2	—	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	No	Yes	No
Curtain airbags	No	Yes	No
Knee airbag	No	Yes	No
ABS	Yes	Yes	Yes
EBD	Yes	No	Yes
Brake assist	Yes	No	Yes
Electronic stability control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Traction control	Yes	No	Yes
Hill start assist	Yes	Yes	Yes
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tyre pressure monitoring	No	No	Yes
Rear parking sensors	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front parking sensors	Yes	Yes	Yes
Reverse camera	Yes	No	Yes
360-degree camera	No	Yes	No
Immobilizer	No	Yes	Yes
Security alarm	No	No	Yes
Speed-sensing door locks	Yes	No	Yes
Driver assistance
Cruise control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Forward collision warning	No	Yes	No
Automatic emergency braking	No	Yes	No
Lane keep assist	No	Yes	No
Blind spot monitoring	No	Yes	No
Rear cross traffic alert	No	Yes	No
Auto high beam	No	Yes	No
Driver attention alert	No	Yes	No
Comfort & convenience
Automatic climate control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dual-zone climate control	Yes	No	Yes
Rear AC vents	Yes	No	Yes
Power steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Central locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless entry	Yes	No	Yes
Push-button start	Yes	Yes	Yes
Remote engine start	No	No	Yes
Steering-mounted controls	No	No	Yes
Tilt steering	No	Yes	Yes
Telescopic steering	No	Yes	Yes
Paddle shifters	Yes	Yes	No
Electric parking brake	Yes	Yes	Yes
Auto hold	Yes	Yes	Yes
Drive modes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power-adjustable passenger seat	Yes	Yes	No
Ventilated front seats	No	Yes	Yes
Heated front seats	No	Yes	Yes
Leather seats	Yes	No	Yes
60:40 split rear seats	Yes	No	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	No	Yes	No
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	Yes	No
Power tailgate	No	Yes	No
Sunroof	No	No	Yes
Panoramic sunroof	Yes	No	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	Yes	No
Apple CarPlay	Yes	Yes	No
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	No
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	No	No	Yes
Bluetooth	No	Yes	Yes
USB ports	Yes	Yes	No
USB Type-C ports	No	No	Yes
Wireless phone charger	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	Yes	Yes
Head-up display	No	Yes	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic headlights	No	No	Yes
LED daytime running lights	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fog lamps	No	Yes	No
LED tail lamps	Yes	No	Yes
Alloy wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	No	Yes	Yes
Power-folding mirrors	No	Yes	Yes
Mirror turn indicators	No	No	Yes
Roof rails	No	Yes	No
Rear wiper	No	Yes	No
Other
Rear door side curtains	Yes	No	No
Smart trunk	Yes	No	Yes
Auto child lock	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
LED rear fog lamp	No	No	Yes
Full-size spare wheel	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.4/10	7.6/10	7.3/10

Hyundai Sonata vs Kia Carnival vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Carnival and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?

The Hyundai Sonata is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Hyundai Sonata from Rs 1.03 crore, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid from Rs 1.14 crore and the Kia Carnival from Rs 1.5 crore.

Which is more powerful, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Carnival and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?

The Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive is the most powerful (Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive: 268 hp; Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 152 hp; Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 139 hp).

Which has more boot space, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Carnival and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?

The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has the biggest boot (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 510 L; Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 402 L).

Which has more safety features, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Carnival and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?

The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has 2 airbags and 13 safety and driver-assistance features, the Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive has 0 airbags and 20 safety and driver-assistance features and the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid has 2 airbags and 16 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Hyundai Sonata, Kia Carnival and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 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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