Kia Carnival vs Kia Sorento

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Specification	Kia Carnival Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive	Kia Sorento
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 1.5 crore	Rs 1.36 crore
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	3470 cc	3470 cc
Engine power	268 hp	269 hp
Engine torque	331.5 Nm	331 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	11	7
Length	5155 mm	4815 mm
Width	1995 mm	1900 mm
Height	1740 mm	1700 mm
Wheelbase	3090 mm	2815 mm
Ground clearance	172 mm	—
Fuel tank	72 L	—
Boot space	—	179 L
Tyre size	235/60R18	235/60R18 (V6), 235/55R19 (HEV and PHEV)
Warranty	4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first	4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first
Colours	Snow White Pearl, Panthera Metal, Aurora Black Pearl, Ivory Silver, Astra Blue	—
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	No
Hill start assist	Yes	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	No
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
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	No
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	No
Electric parking brake	Yes	No
Auto hold	Yes	No
Drive modes	Yes	Yes
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	Yes
Power-adjustable passenger seat	Yes	No
Ventilated front seats	Yes	No
Heated front seats	Yes	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	Yes	Yes
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	Yes
Power tailgate	Yes	Yes
Panoramic sunroof	No	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	No
Apple CarPlay	Yes	Yes
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
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	No
Fog lamps	Yes	No
Alloy wheels	Yes	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	No
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	No
Roof rails	Yes	Yes
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	No
Sunshade blinds	Yes	No
Artificial leather seats	Yes	No
Heated outside mirrors	Yes	No
Dual 12.3-inch curved display	No	Yes
Second-row sliding and walk-in seats	No	Yes
Full-size alloy spare wheel	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.6/10	8/10

Kia Carnival vs Kia Sorento: quick answers

Which is cheaper, the Kia Carnival or the Kia Sorento?

The Kia Sorento is cheaper. It starts at Rs 1.36 crore ex-factory, Rs 13.51 lakh less than the Kia Carnival, which starts at Rs 1.5 crore.

Which is more powerful, the Kia Carnival or the Kia Sorento?

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 safety features, the Kia Carnival or the Kia Sorento?

The Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive has 0 airbags and 20 safety and driver-assistance features and the Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD has 6 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Kia Carnival and Kia Sorento 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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