Hyundai Sonata vs Kia Carnival
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Hyundai Sonata
|
Kia Carnival
Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 1.03 crore | Rs 1.5 crore | |
| Powertrain | |||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | |||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 1999 cc | 3470 cc | |
| Engine power | 152 hp | 268 hp | |
| Engine torque | 192 Nm | 331.5 Nm | |
| Performance & drive | |||
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Size & practicality | |||
| Seating capacity | 5 | 11 | |
| Length | 4900 mm | 5155 mm | |
| Width | 1860 mm | 1995 mm | |
| Height | 1445 mm | 1740 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2840 mm | 3090 mm | |
| Ground clearance | — | 172 mm | |
| Fuel tank | 60 L | 72 L | |
| Boot space | 510 L | — | |
| Tyre size | 235/45R18 | 235/60R18 | |
| Warranty | 4 years or 100,000 km | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Brake assist | Yes | No | |
| Electronic stability control | Yes | Yes | |
| Traction control | Yes | No | |
| Hill start assist | Yes | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear parking sensors | Yes | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | Yes | Yes | |
| Reverse camera | Yes | No | |
| 360-degree camera | No | Yes | |
| Immobilizer | No | Yes | |
| Speed-sensing door locks | Yes | No | |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Cruise control | Yes | 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 | |||
| Automatic climate control | Yes | Yes | |
| Dual-zone climate control | Yes | No | |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | No | |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes | |
| Central locking | Yes | Yes | |
| Keyless entry | Yes | No | |
| Push-button start | Yes | Yes | |
| Tilt steering | No | Yes | |
| Telescopic steering | No | Yes | |
| Paddle shifters | Yes | Yes | |
| Electric parking brake | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto hold | Yes | Yes | |
| Drive modes | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | Yes | Yes | |
| Ventilated front seats | No | Yes | |
| Heated front seats | No | Yes | |
| Leather seats | Yes | No | |
| 60:40 split rear seats | Yes | No | |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | No | Yes | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | Yes | Yes | |
| Power tailgate | No | Yes | |
| Panoramic sunroof | Yes | No | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| Touchscreen infotainment | No | Yes | |
| Apple CarPlay | Yes | Yes | |
| Android Auto | Yes | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes | |
| USB ports | Yes | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | Yes | Yes | |
| Head-up display | No | Yes | |
| Exterior & lighting | |||
| LED headlights | Yes | Yes | |
| LED daytime running lights | Yes | Yes | |
| Fog lamps | No | Yes | |
| LED tail lamps | Yes | No | |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | Yes | |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | Yes | |
| Power-folding mirrors | No | Yes | |
| Roof rails | No | Yes | |
| Rear wiper | No | Yes | |
| Other | |||
| Rear door side curtains | Yes | No | |
| Smart trunk | Yes | No | |
| Auto child lock | Yes | No | |
| 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 | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Hyundai Sonata vs Kia Carnival: quick answers
Which is cheaper, the Hyundai Sonata or the Kia Carnival?
The Hyundai Sonata is cheaper. It starts at Rs 1.03 crore ex-factory, Rs 46.7 lakh less than the Kia Carnival, which starts at Rs 1.5 crore.
Which is more powerful, the Hyundai Sonata or the Kia Carnival?
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).
Which has more safety features, the Hyundai Sonata or the Kia Carnival?
The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has 2 airbags and 13 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 Hyundai Sonata 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.
