Kia Carnival vs Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vs Kia Sorento vs Toyota Fortuner

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Specification	Kia Carnival Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive Remove	Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Remove	Kia Sorento Remove	Toyota Fortuner Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 1.5 crore	Rs 1.46 crore	Rs 1.36 crore	Rs 1.24 crore
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Hybrid	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	3470 cc	1598 cc	3470 cc	—
Engine power	268 hp	—	269 hp	—
Engine torque	331.5 Nm	—	331 Nm	—
Performance & drive
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	11	7	7	—
Length	5155 mm	4785 mm	4815 mm	—
Width	1995 mm	1900 mm	1900 mm	—
Height	1740 mm	1710 mm	1700 mm	—
Wheelbase	3090 mm	2765 mm	2815 mm	—
Ground clearance	172 mm	176 mm	—	—
Fuel tank	72 L	67 L	—	—
Boot space	—	782 L	179 L	—
Tyre size	235/60R18	235/55 R19	235/60R18 (V6), 235/55R19 (HEV and PHEV)	—
Warranty	4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first	4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km	4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first	3 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first
Colours	Snow White Pearl, Panthera Metal, Aurora Black Pearl, Ivory Silver, Astra Blue	Polar White, Black Diamond Metallic, Silver Metallic, Magnetic Force, Oxford Blue, Rain Forest, Hampton Gray	—	Attitude Black, Super White, Phantom Brown, Graphite, Silver Metallic, Premium Black
Safety
Airbags	—	6	6	—
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Side airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Curtain airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Knee airbag	Yes	No	No	No
ABS	Yes	No	No	No
Electronic stability control	Yes	Yes	No	No
Traction control	No	Yes	No	No
Hill start assist	Yes	Yes	No	No
Hill descent control	No	Yes	No	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	No	No	No
Tyre pressure monitoring	No	No	Yes	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	No	No	No
Driver assistance
Cruise control	Yes	Yes	No	No
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	No	No
Dual-zone climate control	No	Yes	No	No
Rear AC vents	No	Yes	No	No
Power steering	Yes	No	No	No
Central locking	Yes	No	No	No
Keyless entry	No	Yes	Yes	No
Push-button start	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Remote engine start	No	Yes	Yes	No
Tilt steering	Yes	No	No	No
Telescopic steering	Yes	No	No	No
Paddle shifters	Yes	Yes	No	No
Electric parking brake	Yes	Yes	No	No
Auto hold	Yes	Yes	No	No
Drive modes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Power-adjustable passenger seat	Yes	Yes	No	No
Ventilated front seats	Yes	No	No	No
Heated front seats	Yes	Yes	No	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	Yes	No	Yes	No
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Power tailgate	Yes	No	Yes	No
Ambient lighting	No	Yes	No	No
Panoramic sunroof	No	Yes	Yes	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	No	No	No
Apple CarPlay	Yes	No	Yes	No
Android Auto	Yes	No	Yes	No
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	No	Yes	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No	No	No
USB ports	Yes	No	No	No
Wireless phone charger	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Head-up display	Yes	No	No	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
LED daytime running lights	Yes	Yes	No	No
Fog lamps	Yes	No	No	No
LED tail lamps	No	Yes	No	No
Alloy wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	No	No	No
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	No	No	No
Roof rails	Yes	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	Yes	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
Dual 12.3-inch curved display	No	No	Yes	No
Second-row sliding and walk-in seats	No	No	Yes	No
Full-size alloy spare wheel	No	No	Yes	No
Verdict
Expert rating	7.6/10	7.7/10	8/10	8/10

Kia Carnival vs Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vs Kia Sorento vs Toyota Fortuner: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, Kia Sorento and Toyota Fortuner?

The Toyota Fortuner is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Toyota Fortuner from Rs 1.24 crore, the Kia Sorento from Rs 1.36 crore, the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid from Rs 1.46 crore and the Kia Carnival from Rs 1.5 crore.

Which is more powerful, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, Kia Sorento and Toyota Fortuner?

The Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD is the most powerful (Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD: 269 hp; Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive: 268 hp).

Which has more boot space, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, Kia Sorento and Toyota Fortuner?

The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Smart FWD has the biggest boot (Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Smart FWD: 782 L; Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD: 179 L).

Which has more safety features, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, Kia Sorento and Toyota Fortuner?

The Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive has 0 airbags and 20 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Smart FWD has 6 airbags and 11 safety and driver-assistance features, the Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD has 6 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features and the Toyota Fortuner 2.7 G (4x2, petrol) has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Kia Carnival, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, Kia Sorento and Toyota Fortuner 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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