BMW X1 vs Kia Carnival

Should you buy BMW X1 or Kia Carnival? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW X1 price starts at Rs 50.90 Lakh ex-showroom for sDrive18i M Sport (Petrol) and Kia Carnival price starts Rs 59.65 Lakh ex-showroom for Limousine Plus (Diesel). X1 has 1995 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the X1 has a mileage of 20.37 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Carnival has a mileage of 14.85 kmpl (Diesel top model).

X1 Vs Carnival

Key Highlights	BMW X1	Kia Carnival
On Road Price	Rs.61,55,219^*	Rs.70,29,405^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1995	2151
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

BMW X1
sDrive18d M Sport
52.20 Lakh^*
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Limousine Plus
59.65 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	sDrive18d M Sport	Limousine Plus
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.61,55,219^*	Rs.70,29,405^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,17,725/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,36,577/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,30,519	Rs.2,59,244
User Rating	4.5 Based on 143 Reviews	4.6 Based on 82 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

sDrive18d M Sport

Limousine Plus

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.61,55,219^*

Rs.70,29,405^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,17,725/month

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Rs.1,36,577/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,30,519

Rs.2,59,244

User Rating

4.5

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	B47 twin-turbo I4	Smartstream In-line
Displacement (cc)	1995	2151
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	147.51bhp@3750-4000rpm	190bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	360Nm@1500–2500rpm	441Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	CRDi
Turbo Charger	Twin	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed Steptronic	8 Speed
Drive Type	FWD	2WD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

B47 twin-turbo I4

Smartstream In-line

Displacement (cc)

1995

2151

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

147.51bhp@3750-4000rpm

190bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

360Nm@1500–2500rpm

441Nm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

CRDi

Turbo Charger

Twin

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

7-Speed Steptronic

8 Speed

Drive Type

FWD

2WD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	20.37	14.85
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	51	72
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	219	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	-	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	-	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	219	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	8.9	-
Tyre Size	-	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4429	5155
Width (mm)	1845	1995
Height (mm)	1598	1775
Wheel Base (mm)	2679	3090
Kerb Weight (kg)	1515	-
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	183	180
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	476	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	3 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	3rd Row 60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	Driver's Seat Only
Drive Modes	-	4
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Drive Mode Types	-	Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	-
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	-
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
Additional Features	Sensatec Perforated Mocha(Optional),Sensatec Perforated Oyster (Optional), Interior trim finishers Aluminium ‘Mesheffect’ with highlight trim finisher in Pearl Chrome, Rear seat backrest with reclining and 40:20:40 folding, M Leather Steering Wheel with Multifunction Buttons, Interior mirror with Automatic Anti-dazzle Function, Floor Mats in velour, Sport seats, Armrest front, sliding with storage compartment, Ambient Lighting: Mood lighting in front and rear, Air-vents for rear seat occupants, Luxury instrument panel, Pearl Chrome touches on the door handles, Panorama Glass Roof with automatic sliding/tilting function more	- more
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	12.3
Upholstery	-	Leather
Ambient Light Colour	-	64

Interior

Exterior
Available Colours	Storm Bay MetallicAlpine WhiteSpace Silver MetallicPortimao BlueBlack Sapphire MetallicX1 Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Foglamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke ,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye) more	- more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front & Rear
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Dual Sunroof
Boot Opening	-	Hands-Free
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	-	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	-	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	10	8
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	-	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Compass	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.7	12.3
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	12	12
Additional Features	BMW Live Cockpit Plus (Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 10.25” Instrument Display, High-resolution 10.7” Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation function with real-time traffic information, Touch Functionality), Wireless Smartphone Integration, Comfort Access System with HiFi loudspeaker system by Harman Kardon with:(12 speakers and digital amplifier with Tweeter bezels in stainless steel with illuminated ‘Harman Kardon’ inscription), Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote Software Upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant, MyModes) more	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Kia Connect
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage BMW X1 and Kia Carnival?

A ) The mileage of X1 is 20.37 kmpl & the mileage of Carnival is 14.85 kmpl. BMW X1 gives better mileage than Kia Carnival.

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