Kia Carnival vs Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
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| Specification |
Kia Carnival
Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive |
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
| |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 1.5 crore | Rs 1.46 crore | |
| Powertrain | |||
| Type | Petrol | Hybrid | |
| Engine | |||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 3470 cc | 1598 cc | |
| Engine power | 268 hp | — | |
| Engine torque | 331.5 Nm | — | |
| Performance & drive | |||
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Size & practicality | |||
| Seating capacity | 11 | 7 | |
| Length | 5155 mm | 4785 mm | |
| Width | 1995 mm | 1900 mm | |
| Height | 1740 mm | 1710 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 3090 mm | 2765 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 172 mm | 176 mm | |
| Fuel tank | 72 L | 67 L | |
| Boot space | — | 782 L | |
| Tyre size | 235/60R18 | 235/55 R19 | |
| Warranty | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | 4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km | |
| 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 | |
| Safety | |||
| Airbags | — | 6 | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | |
| Side airbags | Yes | Yes | |
| Curtain airbags | Yes | Yes | |
| Knee airbag | Yes | No | |
| ABS | Yes | No | |
| Electronic stability control | Yes | Yes | |
| Traction control | No | Yes | |
| Hill start assist | Yes | Yes | |
| Hill descent control | No | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | No | |
| Rear parking sensors | Yes | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | Yes | Yes | |
| Reverse camera | No | Yes | |
| 360-degree camera | Yes | No | |
| Immobilizer | Yes | No | |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes | |
| 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 | |||
| Automatic climate control | Yes | Yes | |
| Dual-zone climate control | No | Yes | |
| Rear AC vents | No | Yes | |
| Power steering | Yes | No | |
| Central locking | Yes | No | |
| Keyless entry | No | Yes | |
| Push-button start | Yes | Yes | |
| Remote engine start | No | Yes | |
| Tilt steering | Yes | No | |
| Telescopic steering | Yes | No | |
| Paddle shifters | Yes | Yes | |
| Electric parking brake | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto hold | Yes | Yes | |
| Drive modes | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | Yes | Yes | |
| Ventilated front seats | Yes | No | |
| Heated front seats | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | Yes | No | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | Yes | Yes | |
| Power tailgate | Yes | No | |
| Ambient lighting | No | Yes | |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | Yes | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| Touchscreen infotainment | Yes | No | |
| Apple CarPlay | Yes | No | |
| Android Auto | Yes | No | |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No | |
| USB ports | Yes | No | |
| Wireless phone charger | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | Yes | Yes | |
| Head-up display | Yes | No | |
| Exterior & lighting | |||
| LED headlights | Yes | Yes | |
| LED daytime running lights | Yes | Yes | |
| Fog lamps | Yes | No | |
| LED tail lamps | No | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | Yes | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| Sunshade blinds | Yes | No | |
| Artificial leather seats | Yes | No | |
| Heated outside mirrors | Yes | No | |
| Smart trunk | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | |||
| Expert rating | 7.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Kia Carnival vs Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid: quick answers
Which is cheaper, the Kia Carnival or the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid?
The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is cheaper. It starts at Rs 1.46 crore ex-factory, Rs 426,000 less than the Kia Carnival, which starts at Rs 1.5 crore.
Which has more safety features, the Kia Carnival or the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid?
The Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive has 0 airbags and 20 safety and driver-assistance features and the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Smart FWD has 6 airbags and 11 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Kia Carnival and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid 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.
