Kia Carnival vs Hyundai Sonata N Line
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Kia Carnival
Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive |
Hyundai Sonata N Line
Sonata N Line 2.5T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 1.5 crore | Rs 1.65 crore | |
| Powertrain | |||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | |||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 3470 cc | 2497 cc | |
| Engine power | 268 hp | 290 hp | |
| Engine torque | 331.5 Nm | 422 Nm | |
| Performance & drive | |||
| Transmission | Automatic | DCT | |
| Size & practicality | |||
| Seating capacity | 11 | 5 | |
| Length | 5155 mm | 4910 mm | |
| Width | 1995 mm | 1860 mm | |
| Height | 1740 mm | 1445 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 3090 mm | 2840 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 172 mm | — | |
| Fuel tank | 72 L | 60 L | |
| Boot space | — | 480 L | |
| Tyre size | 235/60R18 | 245/40 R19 | |
| Warranty | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | 4 years or 100,000 km | |
| 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 | |
| Safety | |||
| Airbags | — | — | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | No | Yes | |
| Rear parking sensors | Yes | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | Yes | Yes | |
| 360-degree camera | Yes | Yes | |
| Immobilizer | Yes | No | |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Cruise control | Yes | No | |
| Adaptive cruise control | No | Yes | |
| Forward collision warning | Yes | Yes | |
| Automatic emergency braking | Yes | Yes | |
| Lane keep assist | Yes | Yes | |
| Blind spot monitoring | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear cross traffic alert | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto high beam | Yes | Yes | |
| Driver attention alert | Yes | Yes | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | No | |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | Yes | No | |
| Ventilated front seats | Yes | Yes | |
| Heated front seats | Yes | No | |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | Yes | No | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | Yes | Yes | |
| Power tailgate | Yes | No | |
| Ambient lighting | No | Yes | |
| Sunroof | No | Yes | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| Touchscreen infotainment | Yes | No | |
| Apple CarPlay | Yes | Yes | |
| Android Auto | Yes | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No | |
| USB ports | Yes | No | |
| Wireless phone charger | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | Yes | Yes | |
| Head-up display | Yes | Yes | |
| Premium sound system | No | Yes | |
| Exterior & lighting | |||
| LED headlights | Yes | Yes | |
| Automatic headlights | No | 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 | Yes | |
| Safe exit assist | Yes | Yes | |
| Driver seat memory | Yes | No | |
| Heated steering wheel | Yes | Yes | |
| Sunshade blinds | Yes | No | |
| Artificial leather seats | Yes | No | |
| Heated outside mirrors | Yes | No | |
| Rear occupant alert | No | Yes | |
| Heated rear seats | No | Yes | |
| Powered rear curtain | No | Yes | |
| Side parking sensors | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | |||
| Expert rating | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Kia Carnival vs Hyundai Sonata N Line: quick answers
Which is cheaper, the Kia Carnival or the Hyundai Sonata N Line?
The Kia Carnival is cheaper. It starts at Rs 1.5 crore ex-factory, Rs 15.21 lakh less than the Hyundai Sonata N Line, which starts at Rs 1.65 crore.
Which is more powerful, the Kia Carnival or the Hyundai Sonata N Line?
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).
Which has more safety features, the Kia Carnival or the Hyundai Sonata N Line?
The Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive has 0 airbags and 20 safety and driver-assistance features and the Hyundai Sonata N Line 2.5T has 0 airbags and 20 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Kia Carnival and Hyundai Sonata N Line 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.
