Kia Carnival vs BYD Shark 6

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Specification	Kia Carnival Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive	BYD Shark 6 Shark 6 Premium
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 1.5 crore	Rs 2 crore
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Plug-in hybrid
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	3470 cc	1497 cc
Engine power	268 hp	181 hp
Engine torque	331.5 Nm	260 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
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	11	5
Length	5155 mm	5457 mm
Width	1995 mm	1971 mm
Height	1740 mm	1925 mm
Wheelbase	3090 mm	3260 mm
Ground clearance	172 mm	230 mm
Fuel tank	72 L	60 L
Tyre size	235/60R18	265/65 R18
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	—
Safety
Airbags	—	7
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	Yes	Yes
Curtain airbags	Yes	Yes
Knee airbag	Yes	No
ABS	Yes	No
Electronic stability control	Yes	No
Hill start assist	Yes	No
Hill descent control	No	Yes
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes
Rear parking sensors	Yes	No
Front parking sensors	Yes	No
360-degree camera	Yes	Yes
Immobilizer	Yes	No
Driver assistance
Cruise control	Yes	No
Adaptive cruise control	No	Yes
Forward collision warning	Yes	No
Automatic emergency braking	Yes	Yes
Lane departure warning	No	Yes
Lane keep assist	Yes	Yes
Blind spot monitoring	Yes	Yes
Rear cross traffic alert	Yes	Yes
Auto high beam	Yes	No
Driver attention alert	Yes	No
Comfort & convenience
Automatic climate control	Yes	Yes
Dual-zone climate control	No	Yes
Rear AC vents	No	Yes
Power steering	Yes	No
Front power windows	No	Yes
Rear power windows	No	Yes
Central locking	Yes	No
Keyless entry	No	Yes
Push-button start	Yes	Yes
Steering-mounted controls	No	Yes
Tilt steering	Yes	No
Telescopic steering	Yes	No
Paddle shifters	Yes	No
Electric parking brake	Yes	No
Auto hold	Yes	No
Drive modes	Yes	No
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	Yes
Power-adjustable passenger seat	Yes	Yes
Ventilated front seats	Yes	Yes
Heated front seats	Yes	Yes
Rear armrest with cup holders	No	Yes
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	Yes	Yes
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	Yes
Power tailgate	Yes	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	Yes
Apple CarPlay	Yes	Yes
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	No	Yes
Built-in navigation	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
USB ports	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C ports	No	Yes
Wireless phone charger	Yes	Yes
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	Yes
Head-up display	Yes	Yes
Premium sound system	No	Yes
Electric & charging
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	No	Yes
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	Yes
LED daytime running lights	Yes	Yes
Fog lamps	Yes	Yes
LED tail lamps	No	Yes
Alloy wheels	Yes	No
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	Yes
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	Yes
Roof rails	Yes	No
Rear wiper	Yes	No
Other
Smart power sliding doors	Yes	No
Tri-zone automatic climate control	Yes	No
Dual sunroof	Yes	No
Lane following assist	Yes	No
Safe exit assist	Yes	No
Driver seat memory	Yes	No
Heated steering wheel	Yes	No
Sunshade blinds	Yes	No
Artificial leather seats	Yes	No
Heated outside mirrors	Yes	No
Driver far-side airbag	No	Yes
Parking sensors	No	Yes
Rear cross traffic brake	No	Yes
Trailer stability control	No	Yes
Terrain modes (Mud, Snow, Sand)	No	Yes
All-wheel drive (dual motors)	No	Yes
NFC digital key	No	Yes
Voice assistant (English)	No	Yes
Over-the-air updates	No	Yes
Heated exterior mirrors	No	Yes
Aluminium roof rack	No	Yes
Fixed side steps	No	Yes
Rear privacy glass	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.6/10	7.8/10

Kia Carnival vs BYD Shark 6: quick answers

Which is cheaper, the Kia Carnival or the BYD Shark 6?

The Kia Carnival is cheaper. It starts at Rs 1.5 crore ex-factory, Rs 49.5 lakh less than the BYD Shark 6, which starts at Rs 2 crore.

Which is more powerful, the Kia Carnival or the BYD Shark 6?

The BYD Shark 6 Premium is the most powerful (BYD Shark 6 Premium: 430 hp; Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive: 268 hp).

Which has more safety features, the Kia Carnival or the BYD Shark 6?

The Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive has 0 airbags and 20 safety and driver-assistance features and the BYD Shark 6 Premium has 7 airbags and 12 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Kia Carnival and BYD Shark 6 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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