Kia Carnival vs Hyundai Sonata N Line vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs BYD Seal

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Specification	Kia Carnival Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive Remove	Hyundai Sonata N Line Sonata N Line 2.5T Remove	Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid Remove	BYD Seal Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 1.5 crore	Rs 1.65 crore	Rs 1.14 crore	Rs 1.48 crore
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Hybrid	Electric
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	—
Engine	3470 cc	2497 cc	1580 cc	—
Engine power	268 hp	290 hp	104 hp	—
Engine torque	331.5 Nm	422 Nm	147 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	DCT	Single-speed (electric)
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	11	5	5	5
Length	5155 mm	4910 mm	4710 mm	4800 mm
Width	1995 mm	1860 mm	1825 mm	1875 mm
Height	1740 mm	1445 mm	1430 mm	1460 mm
Wheelbase	3090 mm	2840 mm	2720 mm	2920 mm
Ground clearance	172 mm	—	150 mm	—
Fuel tank	72 L	60 L	42 L	—
Boot space	—	480 L	402 L	400 L
Tyre size	235/60R18	245/40 R19	205/55 R16	225/50 R18 (Dynamic), 235/45 R19 (Premium)
Warranty	4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first	4 years or 100,000 km	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
Colours	Snow White Pearl, Panthera Metal, Aurora Black Pearl, Ivory Silver, Astra Blue	Polar White, Silver Metallic, Hampton Grey, Magnetic Force, Phantom Black, Rain Forest, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red	Polar White, Silver Metallic, Magnetic Force, Phantom Black, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red	Cosmos Black, Atlantis Grey, Aurora White, Arctic Blue
Safety
Airbags	—	—	2	7
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Curtain airbags	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Knee airbag	Yes	No	No	No
ABS	Yes	No	Yes	No
EBD	No	No	Yes	Yes
Brake assist	No	No	Yes	No
Electronic stability control	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Traction control	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hill start assist	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hill descent control	No	Yes	No	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tyre pressure monitoring	No	Yes	Yes	No
Rear parking sensors	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front parking sensors	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Reverse camera	No	No	Yes	No
360-degree camera	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Immobilizer	Yes	No	Yes	No
Security alarm	No	No	Yes	No
Speed-sensing door locks	No	No	Yes	No
Seat belt reminder	No	No	No	Yes
Driver assistance
Cruise control	Yes	No	Yes	No
Adaptive cruise control	No	Yes	No	Yes
Forward collision warning	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Automatic emergency braking	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Lane departure warning	No	No	No	Yes
Lane keep assist	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Blind spot monitoring	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Rear cross traffic alert	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Traffic sign recognition	No	No	No	Yes
Auto high beam	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Driver attention alert	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Comfort & convenience
Automatic climate control	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dual-zone climate control	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear AC vents	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power steering	Yes	No	Yes	No
Central locking	Yes	No	Yes	No
Keyless entry	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Push-button start	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Remote engine start	No	No	Yes	No
Steering-mounted controls	No	No	Yes	Yes
Tilt steering	Yes	No	Yes	No
Telescopic steering	Yes	No	Yes	No
Paddle shifters	Yes	Yes	No	No
Electric parking brake	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Auto hold	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Drive modes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Power-adjustable passenger seat	Yes	No	No	Yes
Ventilated front seats	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Heated front seats	Yes	No	Yes	No
Leather seats	No	No	Yes	No
Rear armrest with cup holders	No	No	No	Yes
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	Yes	No	No	Yes
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Power tailgate	Yes	No	No	No
Ambient lighting	No	Yes	No	No
Sunroof	No	Yes	Yes	No
Panoramic sunroof	No	No	No	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	No	No	Yes
Apple CarPlay	Yes	Yes	No	No
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	No	No
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	No	No	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
USB ports	Yes	No	No	Yes
USB Type-C ports	No	No	Yes	Yes
Wireless phone charger	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Head-up display	Yes	Yes	No	No
Premium sound system	No	Yes	No	Yes
Electric & charging
Regenerative braking	No	No	No	Yes
DC fast charging	No	No	No	Yes
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	No	No	No	Yes
Heat pump	No	No	No	Yes
Portable charger included	No	No	No	Yes
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic headlights	No	Yes	Yes	No
LED daytime running lights	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fog lamps	Yes	No	No	No
LED tail lamps	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Alloy wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Mirror turn indicators	No	No	Yes	No
Roof rails	Yes	No	No	No
Rear defogger	No	No	No	Yes
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	Yes	No	No
Safe exit assist	Yes	Yes	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
Rear occupant alert	No	Yes	No	No
Heated rear seats	No	Yes	No	No
Powered rear curtain	No	Yes	No	No
Side parking sensors	No	Yes	No	No
Smart trunk	No	No	Yes	No
LED rear fog lamp	No	No	Yes	No
Full-size spare wheel	No	No	Yes	No
Driver far-side airbag	No	No	No	Yes
Door open warning	No	No	No	Yes
Front cross traffic alert and brake	No	No	No	Yes
Rear cross traffic brake	No	No	No	Yes
Electronic hidden door handles	No	No	No	Yes
NFC card key	No	No	No	Yes
Sequential rear indicators	No	No	No	Yes
Rear fog light	No	No	No	Yes
Front trunk (50 L)	No	No	No	Yes
Rotating 15.6-inch touchscreen	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.6/10	7.8/10	7.3/10	8/10

Kia Carnival vs Hyundai Sonata N Line vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs BYD Seal: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Sonata N Line, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and BYD Seal?

The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid from Rs 1.14 crore, the BYD Seal from Rs 1.48 crore, the Kia Carnival from Rs 1.5 crore and the Hyundai Sonata N Line from Rs 1.65 crore.

Which is more powerful, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Sonata N Line, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and BYD Seal?

The Hyundai Sonata N Line 2.5T is the most powerful (Hyundai Sonata N Line 2.5T: 290 hp; Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive: 268 hp; BYD Seal Dynamic: 201 hp; Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 139 hp).

Which has more boot space, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Sonata N Line, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and BYD Seal?

The Hyundai Sonata N Line 2.5T has the biggest boot (Hyundai Sonata N Line 2.5T: 480 L; Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 402 L; BYD Seal Dynamic: 400 L).

Which has more safety features, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Sonata N Line, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and BYD Seal?

The Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive has 0 airbags and 20 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Sonata N Line 2.5T 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 and the BYD Seal Dynamic has 7 airbags and 21 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Kia Carnival, Hyundai Sonata N Line, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and BYD Seal 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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