Kia Carnival vs Hyundai Sonata vs Hyundai Sonata N Line

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Specification	Kia Carnival Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive Remove	Hyundai Sonata Remove	Hyundai Sonata N Line Sonata N Line 2.5T Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 1.5 crore	Rs 1.03 crore	Rs 1.65 crore
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	3470 cc	1999 cc	2497 cc
Engine power	268 hp	152 hp	290 hp
Engine torque	331.5 Nm	192 Nm	422 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic	DCT
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	11	5	5
Length	5155 mm	4900 mm	4910 mm
Width	1995 mm	1860 mm	1860 mm
Height	1740 mm	1445 mm	1445 mm
Wheelbase	3090 mm	2840 mm	2840 mm
Ground clearance	172 mm	—	—
Fuel tank	72 L	60 L	60 L
Boot space	—	510 L	480 L
Tyre size	235/60R18	235/45R18	245/40 R19
Warranty	4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first	4 years or 100,000 km	4 years or 100,000 km
Colours	Snow White Pearl, Panthera Metal, Aurora Black Pearl, Ivory Silver, Astra Blue	Polar White, Black Diamond Metallic, Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red	Polar White, Silver Metallic, Hampton Grey, Magnetic Force, Phantom Black, Rain Forest, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red
Safety
Airbags	—	2	—
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	Yes	No	Yes
Curtain airbags	Yes	No	Yes
Knee airbag	Yes	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes	No
EBD	No	Yes	No
Brake assist	No	Yes	No
Electronic stability control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Traction control	No	Yes	Yes
Hill start assist	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hill descent control	No	No	Yes
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tyre pressure monitoring	No	No	Yes
Rear parking sensors	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front parking sensors	Yes	Yes	Yes
Reverse camera	No	Yes	No
360-degree camera	Yes	No	Yes
Immobilizer	Yes	No	No
Speed-sensing door locks	No	Yes	No
Driver assistance
Cruise control	Yes	Yes	No
Adaptive cruise control	No	No	Yes
Forward collision warning	Yes	No	Yes
Automatic emergency braking	Yes	No	Yes
Lane keep assist	Yes	No	Yes
Blind spot monitoring	Yes	No	Yes
Rear cross traffic alert	Yes	No	Yes
Auto high beam	Yes	No	Yes
Driver attention alert	Yes	No	Yes
Comfort & convenience
Automatic climate control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dual-zone climate control	No	Yes	Yes
Rear AC vents	No	Yes	Yes
Power steering	Yes	Yes	No
Central locking	Yes	Yes	No
Keyless entry	No	Yes	Yes
Push-button start	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tilt steering	Yes	No	No
Telescopic steering	Yes	No	No
Paddle shifters	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electric parking brake	Yes	Yes	Yes
Auto hold	Yes	Yes	Yes
Drive modes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	Yes	No
Power-adjustable passenger seat	Yes	Yes	No
Ventilated front seats	Yes	No	Yes
Heated front seats	Yes	No	No
Leather seats	No	Yes	No
60:40 split rear seats	No	Yes	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	Yes	No	No
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power tailgate	Yes	No	No
Ambient lighting	No	No	Yes
Sunroof	No	No	Yes
Panoramic sunroof	No	Yes	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	No	No
Apple CarPlay	Yes	Yes	Yes
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	No	No
USB ports	Yes	Yes	No
Wireless phone charger	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	Yes	Yes
Head-up display	Yes	No	Yes
Premium sound system	No	No	Yes
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic headlights	No	No	Yes
LED daytime running lights	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fog lamps	Yes	No	No
LED tail lamps	No	Yes	Yes
Alloy wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	No	No
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	No	No
Roof rails	Yes	No	No
Rear wiper	Yes	No	No
Other
Smart power sliding doors	Yes	No	No
Tri-zone automatic climate control	Yes	No	No
Dual sunroof	Yes	No	No
Lane following assist	Yes	No	Yes
Safe exit assist	Yes	No	Yes
Driver seat memory	Yes	No	No
Heated steering wheel	Yes	No	Yes
Sunshade blinds	Yes	No	No
Artificial leather seats	Yes	No	No
Heated outside mirrors	Yes	No	No
Rear door side curtains	No	Yes	No
Smart trunk	No	Yes	No
Auto child lock	No	Yes	No
Rear occupant alert	No	No	Yes
Heated rear seats	No	No	Yes
Powered rear curtain	No	No	Yes
Side parking sensors	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.6/10	7.4/10	7.8/10

Kia Carnival vs Hyundai Sonata vs Hyundai Sonata N Line: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Sonata N Line?

The Hyundai Sonata is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Hyundai Sonata from Rs 1.03 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 and 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; Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 152 hp).

Which has more boot space, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Sonata N Line?

The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has the biggest boot (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 510 L; Hyundai Sonata N Line 2.5T: 480 L).

Which has more safety features, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Sonata N Line?

The Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive has 0 airbags and 20 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has 2 airbags and 13 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, Hyundai Sonata 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.

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