Kia Carnival vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs BYD Seal vs Honda Civic

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Specification	Kia Carnival Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive Remove	Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid Remove	BYD Seal Remove	Honda Civic Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 1.5 crore	Rs 1.14 crore	Rs 1.48 crore	Rs 88.34 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Hybrid	Electric	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	—	Petrol
Engine	3470 cc	1580 cc	—	1498 cc
Engine power	268 hp	104 hp	—	127 hp
Engine torque	331.5 Nm	147 Nm	—	180 Nm
Battery & charging
Battery	—	1.32 kWh	61.44 kWh	—
Electric range	—	—	510 km	—
Electric motor power	—	32 kW	150 kW	—
Electric motor torque	—	170 Nm	310 Nm	—
AC charging	—	—	7 kW	—
DC fast charging	—	—	110 kW	—
Charging port	—	—	CCS2	—
Performance & drive
Combined power	—	139 hp	—	—
Transmission	Automatic	DCT	Single-speed (electric)	CVT
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	11	5	5	5
Length	5155 mm	4710 mm	4800 mm	4687 mm
Width	1995 mm	1825 mm	1875 mm	1802 mm
Height	1740 mm	1430 mm	1460 mm	1432 mm
Wheelbase	3090 mm	2720 mm	2920 mm	2735 mm
Ground clearance	172 mm	150 mm	—	154 mm
Fuel tank	72 L	42 L	—	—
Boot space	—	402 L	400 L	—
Tyre size	235/60R18	205/55 R16	225/50 R18 (Dynamic), 235/45 R19 (Premium)	Oriel 16-inch / RS 17-inch alloys
Warranty	4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first	4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km	8 years/160,000 km battery (per PakWheels); vehicle warranty not confirmed	3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional)
Colours	Snow White Pearl, Panthera Metal, Aurora Black Pearl, Ivory Silver, Astra Blue	Polar White, Silver Metallic, Magnetic Force, Phantom Black, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red	Cosmos Black, Atlantis Grey, Aurora White, Arctic Blue	—
Safety
Airbags	—	2	7	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	Yes	No	Yes	No
Curtain airbags	Yes	No	Yes	No
Knee airbag	Yes	No	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
EBD	No	Yes	Yes	No
Brake assist	No	Yes	No	No
Electronic stability control	Yes	Yes	No	No
Traction control	No	Yes	Yes	No
Hill start assist	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tyre pressure monitoring	No	Yes	No	No
Rear parking sensors	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Front parking sensors	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Reverse camera	No	Yes	No	No
360-degree camera	Yes	No	Yes	No
Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	No	No
Security alarm	No	Yes	No	No
Speed-sensing door locks	No	Yes	No	No
Seat belt reminder	No	No	Yes	No
Driver assistance
Cruise control	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Adaptive cruise control	No	No	Yes	No
Forward collision warning	Yes	No	Yes	No
Automatic emergency braking	Yes	No	Yes	No
Lane departure warning	No	No	Yes	No
Lane keep assist	Yes	No	Yes	No
Blind spot monitoring	Yes	No	Yes	No
Rear cross traffic alert	Yes	No	Yes	No
Traffic sign recognition	No	No	Yes	No
Auto high beam	Yes	No	Yes	No
Driver attention alert	Yes	No	Yes	No
Comfort & convenience
Automatic climate control	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dual-zone climate control	No	Yes	Yes	No
Rear AC vents	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power steering	Yes	Yes	No	No
Central locking	Yes	Yes	No	No
Keyless entry	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Push-button start	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Remote engine start	No	Yes	No	No
Steering-mounted controls	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tilt steering	Yes	Yes	No	No
Telescopic steering	Yes	Yes	No	No
Paddle shifters	Yes	No	No	No
Electric parking brake	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Auto hold	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Drive modes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Power-adjustable passenger seat	Yes	No	Yes	No
Ventilated front seats	Yes	Yes	No	No
Heated front seats	Yes	Yes	No	No
Leather seats	No	Yes	No	No
Rear armrest with cup holders	No	No	Yes	Yes
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	Yes	No	Yes	No
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	No	Yes	No
Power tailgate	Yes	No	No	No
Sunroof	No	Yes	No	Yes
Panoramic sunroof	No	No	Yes	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Apple CarPlay	Yes	No	No	No
Android Auto	Yes	No	No	No
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	No	Yes	No	No
Built-in navigation	No	No	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
USB ports	Yes	No	Yes	No
USB Type-C ports	No	Yes	Yes	No
Wireless phone charger	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Head-up display	Yes	No	No	No
Premium sound system	No	No	Yes	No
Electric & charging
Regenerative braking	No	No	Yes	No
DC fast charging	No	No	Yes	No
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	No	No	Yes	No
Heat pump	No	No	Yes	No
Portable charger included	No	No	Yes	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic headlights	No	Yes	No	No
LED daytime running lights	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Fog lamps	Yes	No	No	No
LED tail lamps	No	Yes	Yes	No
Alloy wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Mirror turn indicators	No	Yes	No	Yes
Roof rails	Yes	No	No	No
Rear defogger	No	No	Yes	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
Smart trunk	No	Yes	No	No
LED rear fog lamp	No	Yes	No	No
Full-size spare wheel	No	Yes	No	No
Driver far-side airbag	No	No	Yes	No
Door open warning	No	No	Yes	No
Front cross traffic alert and brake	No	No	Yes	No
Rear cross traffic brake	No	No	Yes	No
Electronic hidden door handles	No	No	Yes	No
NFC card key	No	No	Yes	No
Sequential rear indicators	No	No	Yes	No
Rear fog light	No	No	Yes	No
Front trunk (50 L)	No	No	Yes	No
Rotating 15.6-inch touchscreen	No	No	Yes	No
Verdict
Expert rating	7.6/10	7.3/10	8/10	8.1/10

Kia Carnival vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs BYD Seal vs Honda Civic: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, BYD Seal and Honda Civic?

The Honda Civic is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Honda Civic from Rs 88.34 lakh, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid from Rs 1.14 crore, the BYD Seal from Rs 1.48 crore and the Kia Carnival from Rs 1.5 crore.

Which is more powerful, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, BYD Seal and Honda Civic?

The Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive is the most powerful (Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive: 268 hp; BYD Seal Dynamic: 201 hp; Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 139 hp; Honda Civic Oriel: 127 hp).

Which has more boot space, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, BYD Seal and Honda Civic?

The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid has the biggest boot (Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 402 L; BYD Seal Dynamic: 400 L).

Which has more safety features, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, BYD Seal and Honda Civic?

The Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive has 0 airbags and 20 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid has 2 airbags and 16 safety and driver-assistance features, the BYD Seal Dynamic has 7 airbags and 21 safety and driver-assistance features and the Honda Civic Oriel 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, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, BYD Seal and Honda Civic 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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