Kia Carnival vs Changan Karvaan

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Specification	Kia Carnival Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive	Changan Karvaan
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 1.5 crore	Rs 31.49 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	3470 cc	1193 cc
Engine power	268 hp	96 hp
Engine torque	331.5 Nm	119 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Automatic	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	11	7 (6+1)
Length	5155 mm	3980 mm
Width	1995 mm	1620 mm
Height	1740 mm	1890 mm
Wheelbase	3090 mm	2560 mm
Ground clearance	172 mm	165 mm
Fuel tank	72 L	40 L
Tyre size	235/60R18	165/70 R14 LT
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
Safety
Airbags	—	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	Yes	No
Curtain airbags	Yes	No
Knee airbag	Yes	No
ABS	Yes	No
Electronic stability control	Yes	No
Hill start assist	Yes	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes
Rear parking sensors	Yes	No
Front parking sensors	Yes	No
360-degree camera	Yes	No
Immobilizer	Yes	No
Security alarm	No	Yes
Seat belt reminder	No	Yes
Driver assistance
Cruise control	Yes	No
Forward collision warning	Yes	No
Automatic emergency braking	Yes	No
Lane keep assist	Yes	No
Blind spot monitoring	Yes	No
Rear cross traffic alert	Yes	No
Auto high beam	Yes	No
Driver attention alert	Yes	No
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	No	Yes
Automatic climate control	Yes	No
Rear AC vents	No	Yes
Power steering	Yes	Yes
Front power windows	No	Yes
Central locking	Yes	Yes
Keyless entry	No	Yes
Push-button start	Yes	No
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	No
Power-adjustable passenger seat	Yes	No
Ventilated front seats	Yes	No
Heated front seats	Yes	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	Yes	No
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	No
Power tailgate	Yes	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	No
Apple CarPlay	Yes	No
Android Auto	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No
USB ports	Yes	No
Wireless phone charger	Yes	No
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	No
Head-up display	Yes	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	No
LED daytime running lights	Yes	No
Fog lamps	Yes	Yes
LED tail lamps	No	Yes
Alloy wheels	Yes	No
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	No
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	No
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
Sliding rear doors	No	Yes
Dual air conditioning (separate rear unit)	No	Yes
Fold-down and tumble third row	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.6/10	6.3/10

Kia Carnival vs Changan Karvaan: quick answers

Which is cheaper, the Kia Carnival or the Changan Karvaan?

The Changan Karvaan is cheaper. It starts at Rs 31.49 lakh ex-factory, Rs 1.19 crore less than the Kia Carnival, which starts at Rs 1.5 crore.

Which is more powerful, the Kia Carnival or the Changan Karvaan?

The Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive is the most powerful (Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive: 268 hp; Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp).

Which has more safety features, the Kia Carnival or the Changan Karvaan?

The Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive has 0 airbags and 20 safety and driver-assistance features and the Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Kia Carnival and Changan Karvaan 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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