Kia Carnival vs BYD Shark 6 vs Changan Karvaan vs MG U9

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Specification	Kia Carnival Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive Remove	BYD Shark 6 Shark 6 Premium Remove	Changan Karvaan Remove	MG U9 U9 Explore Pro Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 1.5 crore	Rs 2 crore	Rs 31.49 lakh	Rs 2.27 crore
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Plug-in hybrid	Petrol	Diesel
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel
Engine	3470 cc	1497 cc	1193 cc	2498 cc
Engine power	268 hp	181 hp	96 hp	215 hp
Engine torque	331.5 Nm	260 Nm	119 Nm	520 Nm
Battery & charging
Battery	—	29.58 kWh	—	—
Electric range	—	100 km	—	—
Total range with fuel	—	800 km	—	—
Electric motor power	—	280 kW	—	—
Electric motor torque	—	510 Nm	—	—
Charging port	—	CCS2	—	—
Performance & drive
Combined power	—	430 hp	—	—
Transmission	Automatic	Manual	Manual	Automatic
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	11	5	7 (6+1)	5
Length	5155 mm	5457 mm	3980 mm	5500 mm
Width	1995 mm	1971 mm	1620 mm	1997 mm
Height	1740 mm	1925 mm	1890 mm	1874 mm
Wheelbase	3090 mm	3260 mm	2560 mm	3300 mm
Ground clearance	172 mm	230 mm	165 mm	220 mm
Fuel tank	72 L	60 L	40 L	80 L
Tyre size	235/60R18	265/65 R18	165/70 R14 LT	265/65 R20
Warranty	4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first	8 years/160,000 km battery (per PakWheels); vehicle warranty not confirmed	—	—
Colours	Snow White Pearl, Panthera Metal, Aurora Black Pearl, Ivory Silver, Astra Blue	—	Black, Grey, Silver, White	Alpine White
Safety
Airbags	—	7	2	7
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Side airbags	Yes	Yes	No	No
Curtain airbags	Yes	Yes	No	No
Knee airbag	Yes	No	No	No
ABS	Yes	No	No	No
Electronic stability control	Yes	No	No	No
Hill start assist	Yes	No	No	No
Hill descent control	No	Yes	No	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Rear parking sensors	Yes	No	No	No
Front parking sensors	Yes	No	No	No
360-degree camera	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Immobilizer	Yes	No	No	No
Security alarm	No	No	Yes	No
Seat belt reminder	No	No	Yes	No
Driver assistance
Cruise control	Yes	No	No	No
Adaptive cruise control	No	Yes	No	No
Forward collision warning	Yes	No	No	No
Automatic emergency braking	Yes	Yes	No	No
Lane departure warning	No	Yes	No	No
Lane keep assist	Yes	Yes	No	No
Blind spot monitoring	Yes	Yes	No	No
Rear cross traffic alert	Yes	Yes	No	No
Auto high beam	Yes	No	No	No
Driver attention alert	Yes	No	No	Yes
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	No	No	Yes	No
Automatic climate control	Yes	Yes	No	No
Dual-zone climate control	No	Yes	No	No
Rear AC vents	No	Yes	Yes	No
Power steering	Yes	No	Yes	No
Front power windows	No	Yes	Yes	No
Rear power windows	No	Yes	No	No
Central locking	Yes	No	Yes	No
Keyless entry	No	Yes	Yes	No
Push-button start	Yes	Yes	No	No
Steering-mounted controls	No	Yes	No	No
Tilt steering	Yes	No	No	No
Telescopic steering	Yes	No	No	No
Paddle shifters	Yes	No	No	No
Electric parking brake	Yes	No	No	No
Auto hold	Yes	No	No	No
Drive modes	Yes	No	No	No
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	Yes	No	No
Power-adjustable passenger seat	Yes	Yes	No	No
Ventilated front seats	Yes	Yes	No	No
Heated front seats	Yes	Yes	No	No
Rear armrest with cup holders	No	Yes	No	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	Yes	Yes	No	No
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	Yes	No	No
Power tailgate	Yes	No	No	Yes
Panoramic sunroof	No	No	No	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Apple CarPlay	Yes	Yes	No	No
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	No	No
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	No	Yes	No	Yes
Built-in navigation	No	Yes	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes	No	No
USB ports	Yes	Yes	No	No
USB Type-C ports	No	Yes	No	No
Wireless phone charger	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Head-up display	Yes	Yes	No	No
Premium sound system	No	Yes	No	Yes
Electric & charging
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	No	Yes	No	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	Yes	No	No
LED daytime running lights	Yes	Yes	No	No
Fog lamps	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
LED tail lamps	No	Yes	Yes	No
Alloy wheels	Yes	No	No	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	Yes	No	No
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	Yes	No	No
Roof rails	Yes	No	No	No
Rear wiper	Yes	No	No	No
Other
Smart power sliding doors	Yes	No	No	No
Tri-zone automatic climate control	Yes	No	No	No
Dual sunroof	Yes	No	No	No
Lane following assist	Yes	No	No	No
Safe exit assist	Yes	No	No	No
Driver seat memory	Yes	No	No	No
Heated steering wheel	Yes	No	No	No
Sunshade blinds	Yes	No	No	No
Artificial leather seats	Yes	No	No	No
Heated outside mirrors	Yes	No	No	No
Driver far-side airbag	No	Yes	No	No
Parking sensors	No	Yes	No	No
Rear cross traffic brake	No	Yes	No	No
Trailer stability control	No	Yes	No	No
Terrain modes (Mud, Snow, Sand)	No	Yes	No	No
All-wheel drive (dual motors)	No	Yes	No	No
NFC digital key	No	Yes	No	No
Voice assistant (English)	No	Yes	No	No
Over-the-air updates	No	Yes	No	No
Heated exterior mirrors	No	Yes	No	No
Aluminium roof rack	No	Yes	No	No
Fixed side steps	No	Yes	No	No
Rear privacy glass	No	Yes	No	No
Sliding rear doors	No	No	Yes	No
Dual air conditioning (separate rear unit)	No	No	Yes	No
Fold-down and tumble third row	No	No	Yes	No
Three-lock 4WD system (front and rear differential locks)	No	No	No	Yes
Crawl control	No	No	No	Yes
Transparent-chassis camera view	No	No	No	Yes
Wading depth sensor	No	No	No	Yes
Heated, ventilated and massaging driver's seat	No	No	No	Yes
Electric folding tailgate with rear step	No	No	No	Yes
Smart Hatch midgate (optional add-on)	No	No	No	Yes
Level 2 ADAS	No	No	No	Yes
JBL sound system	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.6/10	7.8/10	6.3/10	7.4/10

Kia Carnival vs BYD Shark 6 vs Changan Karvaan vs MG U9: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Kia Carnival, BYD Shark 6, Changan Karvaan and MG U9?

The Changan Karvaan is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Changan Karvaan from Rs 31.49 lakh, the Kia Carnival from Rs 1.5 crore, the BYD Shark 6 from Rs 2 crore and the MG U9 from Rs 2.27 crore.

Which is more powerful, Kia Carnival, BYD Shark 6, Changan Karvaan and MG U9?

The BYD Shark 6 Premium is the most powerful (BYD Shark 6 Premium: 430 hp; Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive: 268 hp; MG U9 Explore Pro: 215 hp; Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp).

Which has more safety features, Kia Carnival, BYD Shark 6, Changan Karvaan and MG U9?

The Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive has 0 airbags and 20 safety and driver-assistance features, the BYD Shark 6 Premium has 7 airbags and 12 safety and driver-assistance features, the Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features and the MG U9 Explore Pro has 7 airbags and 2 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Kia Carnival, BYD Shark 6, Changan Karvaan and MG U9 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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