Kia Carnival vs Kia Sportage L vs Kia Sorento
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
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Kia Sportage L
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Kia Sorento
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 1.5 crore | Rs 1.22 crore | Rs 1.36 crore | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Hybrid | Petrol | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 3470 cc | 1598 cc | 3470 cc | |
| Engine power | 268 hp | 178 hp | 269 hp | |
| Engine torque | 331.5 Nm | 265 Nm | 331 Nm | |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | — | 1.49 kWh | — | |
| Electric motor torque | — | 264 Nm | — | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Combined power | — | 235 hp | — | |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 11 | — | 7 | |
| Length | 5155 mm | 4685 mm | 4815 mm | |
| Width | 1995 mm | 1865 mm | 1900 mm | |
| Height | 1740 mm | 1660 mm | 1700 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 3090 mm | 2755 mm | 2815 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 172 mm | 181 mm | — | |
| Fuel tank | 72 L | 52 L | — | |
| Boot space | — | 586 L | 179 L | |
| Tyre size | 235/60R18 | 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 | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | |
| Colours | Snow White Pearl, Panthera Metal, Aurora Black Pearl, Ivory Silver, Astra Blue | Interstellar Grey | — | |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | — | 6 | 6 | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Side airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Curtain airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Knee airbag | Yes | No | No | |
| ABS | Yes | No | No | |
| Electronic stability control | Yes | No | No | |
| Hill start assist | Yes | No | No | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | No | No | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear parking sensors | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 360-degree camera | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Immobilizer | Yes | No | No | |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Cruise control | Yes | No | No | |
| Forward collision warning | Yes | No | No | |
| Automatic emergency braking | Yes | No | No | |
| Lane keep assist | Yes | No | No | |
| Blind spot monitoring | Yes | No | No | |
| Rear cross traffic alert | Yes | No | No | |
| Auto high beam | Yes | No | No | |
| Driver attention alert | Yes | No | No | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Automatic climate control | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Dual-zone climate control | No | Yes | No | |
| Power steering | Yes | No | No | |
| Central locking | Yes | No | No | |
| Keyless entry | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Push-button start | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Remote engine start | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Tilt steering | Yes | No | No | |
| Telescopic steering | Yes | No | No | |
| Paddle shifters | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Electric parking brake | Yes | No | No | |
| Auto hold | Yes | No | No | |
| Drive modes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | Yes | No | No | |
| Ventilated front seats | Yes | No | No | |
| Heated front seats | Yes | No | No | |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Power tailgate | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Ambient lighting | No | Yes | No | |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | No | Yes | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | Yes | No | No | |
| Apple CarPlay | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Android Auto | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No | No | |
| USB ports | Yes | No | No | |
| Wireless phone charger | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Head-up display | Yes | No | No | |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | Yes | No | Yes | |
| LED daytime running lights | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Fog lamps | Yes | No | No | |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | Yes | No | No | |
| Power-folding mirrors | Yes | No | No | |
| Roof rails | Yes | No | Yes | |
| 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 | No | |
| Safe exit assist | Yes | No | No | |
| Driver seat memory | Yes | No | No | |
| Heated steering wheel | Yes | No | No | |
| Sunshade blinds | Yes | No | No | |
| Artificial leather seats | Yes | No | No | |
| Heated outside mirrors | Yes | No | No | |
| Dual 12.3-inch curved display | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Side parking sensors | No | Yes | No | |
| Infotainment/climate switchable controller | No | Yes | No | |
| Second-row sliding and walk-in seats | No | No | Yes | |
| Full-size alloy spare wheel | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Kia Carnival vs Kia Sportage L vs Kia Sorento: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Kia Carnival, Kia Sportage L and Kia Sorento?
The Kia Sportage L is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Kia Sportage L from Rs 1.22 crore, the Kia Sorento from Rs 1.36 crore and the Kia Carnival from Rs 1.5 crore.
Which is more powerful, Kia Carnival, Kia Sportage L and 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; Kia Sportage L 1.6T FWD HEV: 235 hp).
Which has more boot space, Kia Carnival, Kia Sportage L and Kia Sorento?
The Kia Sportage L 1.6T FWD HEV has the biggest boot (Kia Sportage L 1.6T FWD HEV: 586 L; Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD: 179 L).
Which has more safety features, Kia Carnival, Kia Sportage L and Kia Sorento?
The Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive has 0 airbags and 20 safety and driver-assistance features, the Kia Sportage L 1.6T FWD HEV has 6 airbags and 5 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, Kia Sportage L 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.




