Kia Carnival vs Dongfeng Box

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Specification	Kia Carnival Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive	Dongfeng Box
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 1.5 crore	Rs 55 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Electric
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	—
Engine	3470 cc	—
Engine power	268 hp	—
Engine torque	331.5 Nm	—
Battery & charging
Battery	—	32.56 kWh
Electric range	—	330 km
Electric motor power	—	70 kW
AC charging	—	3.3 kW
AC charging time	—	About 10.5 hours (0–100%)
DC charging time	—	About 42 minutes (10–80%)
Charging port	—	CCS2
Performance & drive
Transmission	Automatic	Single-speed (electric)
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	11	5
Length	5155 mm	4030 mm
Width	1995 mm	1810 mm
Height	1740 mm	1570 mm
Wheelbase	3090 mm	2660 mm
Ground clearance	172 mm	—
Fuel tank	72 L	—
Tyre size	235/60R18	195/55 R16 (Lux 430); 215/60 R16 (Smart 330); 17-inch alloys (Flagship 430)
Warranty	4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first	4 years / 150,000 km vehicle; 8 years / 200,000 km battery
Colours	Snow White Pearl, Panthera Metal, Aurora Black Pearl, Ivory Silver, Astra Blue	Electric Lemon, Ocean Eyes, Lavender Haze, Vanilla Frost, Silver Forest, Purple, Blue, White, Silver
Safety
Airbags	—	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	Yes	No
Curtain airbags	Yes	No
Knee airbag	Yes	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
EBD	No	Yes
Brake assist	No	Yes
Electronic stability control	Yes	Yes
Traction control	No	Yes
Hill start assist	Yes	Yes
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	No
Tyre pressure monitoring	No	Yes
Rear parking sensors	Yes	No
Front parking sensors	Yes	No
360-degree camera	Yes	No
Immobilizer	Yes	No
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
Power steering	Yes	Yes
Front power windows	No	Yes
Rear power windows	No	Yes
Central locking	Yes	No
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	Yes
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	Yes
USB ports	Yes	No
Wireless phone charger	Yes	No
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	Yes
Head-up display	Yes	No
Electric & charging
DC fast charging	No	Yes
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	No
LED daytime running lights	Yes	No
Fog lamps	Yes	No
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
Verdict
Expert rating	7.6/10	7/10

Kia Carnival vs Dongfeng Box: quick answers

Which is cheaper, the Kia Carnival or the Dongfeng Box?

The Dongfeng Box is cheaper. It starts at Rs 55 lakh ex-factory, Rs 95 lakh less than the Kia Carnival, which starts at Rs 1.5 crore.

Which is more powerful, the Kia Carnival or the Dongfeng Box?

The Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive is the most powerful (Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive: 268 hp; Dongfeng Box Smart 330: 94 hp).

Which has more safety features, the Kia Carnival or the Dongfeng Box?

The Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive has 0 airbags and 20 safety and driver-assistance features and the Dongfeng Box Smart 330 has 2 airbags and 8 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Kia Carnival and Dongfeng Box 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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