Kia Carnival vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs Honda Civic vs Hyundai Sonata

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Specification	Kia Carnival Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive Remove	Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid Remove	Honda Civic Remove	Hyundai Sonata Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 1.5 crore	Rs 1.14 crore	Rs 88.34 lakh	Rs 1.03 crore
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Hybrid	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	3470 cc	1580 cc	1498 cc	1999 cc
Engine power	268 hp	104 hp	127 hp	152 hp
Engine torque	331.5 Nm	147 Nm	180 Nm	192 Nm
Battery & charging
Battery	—	1.32 kWh	—	—
Electric motor power	—	32 kW	—	—
Electric motor torque	—	170 Nm	—	—
Performance & drive
Combined power	—	139 hp	—	—
Transmission	Automatic	DCT	CVT	Automatic
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	11	5	5	5
Length	5155 mm	4710 mm	4687 mm	4900 mm
Width	1995 mm	1825 mm	1802 mm	1860 mm
Height	1740 mm	1430 mm	1432 mm	1445 mm
Wheelbase	3090 mm	2720 mm	2735 mm	2840 mm
Ground clearance	172 mm	150 mm	154 mm	—
Fuel tank	72 L	42 L	—	60 L
Boot space	—	402 L	—	510 L
Tyre size	235/60R18	205/55 R16	Oriel 16-inch / RS 17-inch alloys	235/45R18
Warranty	4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first	4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km	3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional)	4 years or 100,000 km
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	—	Polar White, Black Diamond Metallic, Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red
Safety
Airbags	—	2	2	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	Yes	No	No	No
Curtain airbags	Yes	No	No	No
Knee airbag	Yes	No	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
EBD	No	Yes	No	Yes
Brake assist	No	Yes	No	Yes
Electronic stability control	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Traction control	No	Yes	No	Yes
Hill start assist	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tyre pressure monitoring	No	Yes	No	No
Rear parking sensors	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Front parking sensors	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Reverse camera	No	Yes	No	Yes
360-degree camera	Yes	No	No	No
Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	No	No
Security alarm	No	Yes	No	No
Speed-sensing door locks	No	Yes	No	Yes
Driver assistance
Cruise control	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Forward collision warning	Yes	No	No	No
Automatic emergency braking	Yes	No	No	No
Lane keep assist	Yes	No	No	No
Blind spot monitoring	Yes	No	No	No
Rear cross traffic alert	Yes	No	No	No
Auto high beam	Yes	No	No	No
Driver attention alert	Yes	No	No	No
Comfort & convenience
Automatic climate control	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dual-zone climate control	No	Yes	No	Yes
Rear AC vents	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power steering	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Central locking	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
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	No
Tilt steering	Yes	Yes	No	No
Telescopic steering	Yes	Yes	No	No
Paddle shifters	Yes	No	No	Yes
Electric parking brake	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Auto hold	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Drive modes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Power-adjustable passenger seat	Yes	No	No	Yes
Ventilated front seats	Yes	Yes	No	No
Heated front seats	Yes	Yes	No	No
Leather seats	No	Yes	No	Yes
60:40 split rear seats	No	No	No	Yes
Rear armrest with cup holders	No	No	Yes	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	Yes	No	No	No
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	No	No	Yes
Power tailgate	Yes	No	No	No
Sunroof	No	Yes	Yes	No
Panoramic sunroof	No	No	No	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	No	Yes	No
Apple CarPlay	Yes	No	No	Yes
Android Auto	Yes	No	No	Yes
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	No	Yes	No	No
Built-in navigation	No	No	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes	No	No
USB ports	Yes	No	No	Yes
USB Type-C ports	No	Yes	No	No
Wireless phone charger	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Head-up display	Yes	No	No	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic headlights	No	Yes	No	No
LED daytime running lights	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Fog lamps	Yes	No	No	No
LED tail lamps	No	Yes	No	Yes
Alloy wheels	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	Yes	No	No
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Mirror turn indicators	No	Yes	Yes	No
Roof rails	Yes	No	No	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	Yes
LED rear fog lamp	No	Yes	No	No
Full-size spare wheel	No	Yes	No	No
Rear door side curtains	No	No	No	Yes
Auto child lock	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.6/10	7.3/10	8.1/10	7.4/10

Kia Carnival vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs Honda Civic vs Hyundai Sonata: quick answers

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

The Honda Civic is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Honda Civic from Rs 88.34 lakh, the Hyundai Sonata from Rs 1.03 crore, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid from Rs 1.14 crore and the Kia Carnival from Rs 1.5 crore.

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

The Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive is the most powerful (Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive: 268 hp; Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 152 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, Honda Civic and Hyundai Sonata?

The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has the biggest boot (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 510 L; Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 402 L).

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

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 Honda Civic Oriel has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features and the Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has 2 airbags and 13 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, Honda Civic and Hyundai Sonata 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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