Kia Carnival vs Suzuki Cultus vs Suzuki Swift

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Specification	Kia Carnival Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive Remove	Suzuki Cultus Remove	Suzuki Swift Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 1.5 crore	Rs 40.89 lakh	Rs 44.6 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	3470 cc	998 cc	1197 cc
Engine power	268 hp	67 hp	82 hp
Engine torque	331.5 Nm	90 Nm	113 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Automatic	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	11	5	5
Length	5155 mm	3600 mm	3845 mm
Width	1995 mm	1600 mm	1735 mm
Height	1740 mm	1540 mm	1520 mm
Wheelbase	3090 mm	2425 mm	2450 mm
Ground clearance	172 mm	145 mm	160 mm
Fuel tank	72 L	35 L	37 L
Boot space	—	254 L	265 L
Tyre size	235/60R18	165/65 R14	185/55 R16
Warranty	4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first	—	3 years or 60,000 km
Colours	Snow White Pearl, Panthera Metal, Aurora Black Pearl, Ivory Silver, Astra Blue	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black, Phoenix Red, Silky Silver - Black Roof, Mineral Grey - Black Roof
Safety
Airbags	—	2	6
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	Yes	No	Yes
Curtain airbags	Yes	No	Yes
Knee airbag	Yes	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes	Yes
EBD	No	Yes	Yes
Electronic stability control	Yes	No	Yes
Hill start assist	Yes	No	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear parking sensors	Yes	No	No
Front parking sensors	Yes	No	No
360-degree camera	Yes	No	No
Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Security alarm	No	No	Yes
Seat belt reminder	No	Yes	Yes
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
Air conditioning	No	Yes	Yes
Automatic climate control	Yes	No	No
Power steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front power windows	No	Yes	Yes
Rear power windows	No	Yes	Yes
Central locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless entry	No	Yes	Yes
Push-button start	Yes	No	No
Tilt steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Telescopic steering	Yes	No	No
Paddle shifters	Yes	No	No
Electric parking brake	Yes	No	No
Auto hold	Yes	No	No
Drive modes	Yes	No	No
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	No	No
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	No
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	No	No
Power tailgate	Yes	No	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	No	Yes
Apple CarPlay	Yes	No	No
Android Auto	Yes	No	No
Built-in navigation	No	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB ports	Yes	Yes	No
Wireless phone charger	Yes	No	No
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	No	No
Head-up display	Yes	No	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	No	No
Automatic headlights	No	No	Yes
LED daytime running lights	Yes	No	Yes
Fog lamps	Yes	No	Yes
LED tail lamps	No	No	Yes
Alloy wheels	Yes	No	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	No	Yes
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	No	No
Roof rails	Yes	No	No
Rear defogger	No	Yes	Yes
Rear wiper	Yes	No	Yes
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
Heater	No	Yes	No
Fuel consumption and distance-to-empty display	No	Yes	No
Smartphone screen mirroring	No	No	Yes
SIM slot in infotainment	No	No	Yes
Puncture repair kit	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.6/10	6.5/10	7.5/10

Kia Carnival vs Suzuki Cultus vs Suzuki Swift: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Kia Carnival, Suzuki Cultus and Suzuki Swift?

The Suzuki Cultus is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Suzuki Cultus from Rs 40.89 lakh, the Suzuki Swift from Rs 44.6 lakh and the Kia Carnival from Rs 1.5 crore.

Which is more powerful, Kia Carnival, Suzuki Cultus and Suzuki Swift?

The Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive is the most powerful (Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive: 268 hp; Suzuki Swift GL: 82 hp; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 67 hp).

Which has more boot space, Kia Carnival, Suzuki Cultus and Suzuki Swift?

The Suzuki Swift GL has the biggest boot (Suzuki Swift GL: 265 L; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 254 L).

Which has more safety features, Kia Carnival, Suzuki Cultus and Suzuki Swift?

The Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive has 0 airbags and 20 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Cultus VXR has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features and the Suzuki Swift GL has 6 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Kia Carnival, Suzuki Cultus and Suzuki Swift 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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