Kia Carnival vs Changan Karvaan vs Changan Oshan X7
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Kia Carnival
Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive
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Changan Karvaan
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Changan Oshan X7
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 1.5 crore | Rs 31.49 lakh | Rs 84.74 lakh | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 3470 cc | 1193 cc | 1499 cc | |
| Engine power | 268 hp | 96 hp | 185 hp | |
| Engine torque | 331.5 Nm | 119 Nm | 300 Nm | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Automatic | Manual | DCT | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 11 | 7 (6+1) | 5 or 7 (by variant) | |
| Length | 5155 mm | 3980 mm | 4730 mm | |
| Width | 1995 mm | 1620 mm | 1870 mm | |
| Height | 1740 mm | 1890 mm | 1720 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 3090 mm | 2560 mm | 2786 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 172 mm | 165 mm | 200 mm | |
| Fuel tank | 72 L | 40 L | 55 L | |
| Boot space | — | — | 1407 L | |
| Tyre size | 235/60R18 | 165/70 R14 LT | 225/55 R19 | |
| Warranty | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | — | — | |
| Colours | Snow White Pearl, Panthera Metal, Aurora Black Pearl, Ivory Silver, Astra Blue | Black, Grey, Silver, White | Celestial Red, Neptune Blue, Galaxy Black, Space Grey, Lunar Silver, Stellar White | |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | — | 2 | 4 | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Side airbags | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Curtain airbags | Yes | No | No | |
| Knee airbag | Yes | No | No | |
| ABS | Yes | No | Yes | |
| EBD | No | No | Yes | |
| Brake assist | No | No | Yes | |
| Electronic stability control | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Traction control | No | No | Yes | |
| Hill start assist | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Hill descent control | No | No | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear parking sensors | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Reverse camera | No | No | Yes | |
| 360-degree camera | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Immobilizer | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Security alarm | No | Yes | No | |
| Speed-sensing door locks | No | No | Yes | |
| Seat belt reminder | No | Yes | No | |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Cruise control | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Forward collision warning | Yes | No | No | |
| Automatic emergency braking | Yes | No | No | |
| Lane keep assist | Yes | No | No | |
| Blind spot monitoring | Yes | No | No | |
| Rear cross traffic alert | Yes | No | No | |
| Auto high beam | Yes | No | No | |
| Driver attention alert | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | No | Yes | No | |
| Automatic climate control | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Rear AC vents | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Front power windows | No | Yes | No | |
| Central locking | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Keyless entry | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Push-button start | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Remote engine start | No | No | Yes | |
| Tilt steering | Yes | No | No | |
| Telescopic steering | Yes | No | No | |
| Paddle shifters | Yes | No | No | |
| Electric parking brake | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Auto hold | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Drive modes | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | Yes | No | No | |
| Ventilated front seats | Yes | No | No | |
| Heated front seats | Yes | No | No | |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | Yes | No | No | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | Yes | No | No | |
| Power tailgate | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | No | Yes | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Apple CarPlay | Yes | No | No | |
| Android Auto | Yes | No | No | |
| Built-in navigation | No | No | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No | Yes | |
| USB ports | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | Yes | No | No | |
| Digital instrument cluster | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Head-up display | Yes | No | No | |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | Yes | No | No | |
| LED daytime running lights | Yes | No | No | |
| Fog lamps | Yes | Yes | No | |
| LED tail lamps | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Power-folding mirrors | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Mirror turn indicators | No | No | Yes | |
| Roof rails | Yes | No | No | |
| Rear wiper | Yes | No | No | |
| Other | ||||
| Smart power sliding doors | Yes | No | No | |
| Tri-zone automatic climate control | Yes | No | No | |
| Dual sunroof | Yes | No | No | |
| Lane following assist | Yes | No | No | |
| Safe exit assist | Yes | No | No | |
| Driver seat memory | Yes | No | No | |
| Heated steering wheel | Yes | No | No | |
| Sunshade blinds | Yes | No | No | |
| Artificial leather seats | Yes | No | No | |
| Heated outside mirrors | Yes | No | No | |
| Sliding rear doors | No | Yes | No | |
| Dual air conditioning (separate rear unit) | No | Yes | No | |
| Fold-down and tumble third row | No | Yes | No | |
| Built-in dashcam (DVR) | No | No | Yes | |
| PM0.1 cabin air filter | No | No | Yes | |
| Engine start-stop | No | No | Yes | |
| Heated side mirrors | No | No | Yes | |
| Phone screen mirroring (CarAuto) | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear fog lamps | No | No | Yes | |
| Faux leather upholstery | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 7.6/10 | 6.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Kia Carnival vs Changan Karvaan vs Changan Oshan X7: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Kia Carnival, Changan Karvaan and Changan Oshan X7?
The Changan Karvaan is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Changan Karvaan from Rs 31.49 lakh, the Changan Oshan X7 from Rs 84.74 lakh and the Kia Carnival from Rs 1.5 crore.
Which is more powerful, Kia Carnival, Changan Karvaan and Changan Oshan X7?
The Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive is the most powerful (Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive: 268 hp; Changan Oshan X7 Comfort 7-Seat: 185 hp; Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp).
Which has more safety features, Kia Carnival, Changan Karvaan and Changan Oshan X7?
The Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive has 0 airbags and 20 safety and driver-assistance features, the Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features and the Changan Oshan X7 Comfort 7-Seat has 4 airbags and 19 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Kia Carnival, Changan Karvaan and Changan Oshan X7 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.




