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    Citroen C3 vs Kia Carnival

    Should you buy Citroen C3 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. Citroen C3 price starts at Rs 6.23 Lakh ex-showroom for Live (Petrol) and Kia Carnival price starts Rs 63.91 Lakh ex-showroom for Limousine Plus (Diesel). C3 has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the C3 has a mileage of 28.1 km/kg (Petrol top model) and the Carnival has a mileage of 14.85 kmpl (Diesel top model).

    C3 Vs Carnival

    Key HighlightsCitroen C3Kia Carnival
    On Road PriceRs.11,87,411*Rs.75,33,460*
    Mileage (city)15.18 kmpl-
    Fuel TypePetrolDiesel
    Engine(cc)11992151
    TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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    Citroen C3 vs Kia Carnival comparison

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          Citroen C3
          Citroen C3
            Rs10.21 Lakh*
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                Kia Carnival
                Kia Carnival
                  Rs63.91 Lakh*
                  *Ex-showroom Price
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                • Turbo Shine Sport Edition AT
                  rs10.21 Lakh*
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                • Limousine Plus
                  rs63.91 Lakh*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
                Rs.11,87,411*
                Rs.75,33,460*
                Finance Available (EMI)
                Rs.22,596/month
                Get EMI Offers
                Rs.1,43,398/month
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                Insurance
                Rs.50,323
                Rs.2,75,675
                User Rating
                4.3
                Based on 292 Reviews
                4.7
                Based on 75 Reviews
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
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                1.2L PureTech 110
                Smartstream In-line
                Displacement (cc)
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                1199
                2151
                No. of Cylinders
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                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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                108bhp@5500rpm
                190bhp
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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                205Nm@1750-2500rpm
                441Nm
                Valves Per Cylinder
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                4
                4
                Fuel Supply System
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                -
                CRDi
                Turbo Charger
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                Yes
                -
                Transmission Type
                Automatic
                Automatic
                Gearbox
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                6-Speed
                8 Speed
                Drive Type
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                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
                Petrol
                Diesel
                Mileage City (kmpl)
                15.18
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                Mileage Highway (kmpl)
                20.27
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                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
                19.3
                14.85
                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
                -
                72
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                BS VI 2.0
                BS VI 2.0
                Suspension, Steering & Brakes
                Front Suspension
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                MacPherson Strut suspension
                MacPherson Strut suspension
                Rear Suspension
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                Rear twist beam
                Multi-link suspension
                Steering Type
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                Electric
                Electric
                Steering Column
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                Tilt
                Tilt & Telescopic
                Turning Radius (Metres)
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                4.98
                -
                Front Brake Type
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                Disc
                Disc
                Rear Brake Type
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                Drum
                Disc
                Tyre Size
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                195/65 R15
                235/60 R18
                Tyre Type
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                Tubeless,Radial
                Radial & Tubeless
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                -
                No
                Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
                15
                18
                Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
                15
                18
                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
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                3981
                5155
                Width (mm)
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                1733
                1995
                Height (mm)
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                1604
                1775
                Wheel Base (mm)
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                2540
                3090
                Kerb Weight (kg)
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                1114
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                Grossweight (kg)
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                1514
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                Seating Capacity
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                5
                7
                Boot Space (Litres)
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                315
                -
                No. of Doors
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                5
                5
                Comfort & Convenience
                Power Steering
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                YesYes
                Automatic Climate Control
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                Yes
                3 Zone
                Accessory Power Outlet
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                YesYes
                Vanity Mirror
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                Yes
                -
                Rear Reading Lamp
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                YesYes
                Rear Seat Headrest
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                -
                Adjustable
                Adjustable Headrest
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                -
                Yes
                Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
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                -
                Yes
                Rear AC Vents
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                -
                Yes
                Lumbar Support
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                -
                Yes
                Multifunction Steering Wheel
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                YesYes
                Cruise Control
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                -
                Yes
                Parking Sensors
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                Rear
                Front & Rear
                Foldable Rear Seat
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                Bench Folding
                2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
                Engine Start Stop Button
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                -
                Yes
                Bottle Holder
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                Front & Rear Door
                Front & Rear Door
                Paddle Shifters
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                -
                Yes
                USB Charger
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Central Console Armrest
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                -
                Yes
                Tailgate Ajar Warning
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                -
                Yes
                Hands-Free Tailgate
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                -
                Yes
                Gear Shift Indicator
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                No
                -
                Rear Curtain
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                No
                -
                Luggage Hook And NetNo
                -
                Additional Features
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                12-Way Power Driver's Seat with 4-Way Lumbar Support & Memory Function,8-Way Power Front Passenger Seat,Sunshade Curtains (2nd & 3rd Row),2nd Row Roof Vents with Controls,3rd Row Roof Vents,Electrically Sliding Doors,Shift-By-Wire System (Dial Type)
                Memory Function Seats
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                -
                Front
                One Touch Operating Power Window
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                -
                Driver's Window
                Drive Modes
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                -
                4
                Glove Box Light
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                Yes
                Idle Start Stop System
                -
                Yes
                Power Windows
                -
                Front & Rear
                Heated Seats
                -
                Front & Rear
                Cup Holders
                -
                Front & Rear
                Drive Mode Types
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                Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
                Air Conditioner
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                YesYes
                Heater
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                YesYes
                Adjustable Steering
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                -
                Height & Reach
                KeyLess EntryYesYes
                Ventilated Seats
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                Yes
                Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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                YesYes
                Electric Adjustable Seats
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                -
                Front
                Automatic Headlamps
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                -
                Yes
                Follow Me Home Headlamps
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                -
                Yes
                Interior
                Tachometer
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                YesYes
                Glove Box
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                YesYes
                Additional Features
                Interior Environment - Single Tone Black, Front & Rear Seat Integrated Headrest, AC Knobs - Satin Chrome Accents, Parking Brake Lever Tip - Satin Chrome, Instrument Panel - Deco (Anodized Orange/Anodized Grey) Depends on exterior body/roof colour, AC Vents (Side) - Glossy Black Outer Ring, Insider Door Handles - Satin Chrome, Satin Chrome Accents - IP, AC Vents Inner Part, Gear Lever Surround, Steering Wheel, INSTRUMENTATION(Tripmeter, Distance to Empty, Digital Cluster, Average Fuel Consumption, Low Fuel Warning Lamp, Gear Shift Indicator), Custom sport-themed seat covers, Matching carpet mats and seatbelt cushions, Ambient cabin lighting, Sporty pedal kit
                2nd row powered relaxation seats with ventilation,heating & leg support,2nd Row Captain Seats with Sliding & Reclining function & Walk-in Device,3rd Row 60:40 Split Folding and Sinking Seats,Leatherette Wrapped Steering Wheel,Satin Silver Interior Door Handle,Auto Anti-Glare IRVM
                Digital ClusterYesYes
                Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
                -
                12.3
                Upholstery
                Fabric
                Leather
                Ambient Light Colour
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                64
                Exterior
                Available ColoursPlatinum GreyCosmos BluePolar White With Platinum GreyPolar WhiteSteel GreyBlackGarnet RedCosmo BlueCosmo Blue With Polar White+4 MoreC3 ColoursGlacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours
                Body Type
                Adjustable Headlamps
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                Yes
                Rain Sensing Wiper
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                -
                Yes
                Rear Window Wiper
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                YesYes
                Rear Window Washer
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                YesYes
                Rear Window Defogger
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                YesYes
                Wheel CoversNoNo
                Alloy Wheels
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                YesYes
                Rear Spoiler
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                -
                Yes
                Sun Roof
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                -
                Yes
                Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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                -
                Yes
                Projector Headlamps
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                -
                Yes
                Halogen HeadlampsYes
                -
                Roof Rails
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                YesYes
                LED DRLs
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                YesYes
                LED Headlamps
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                -
                Yes
                LED Taillights
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                -
                Yes
                LED Fog Lamps
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                -
                Yes
                Additional Features
                Chrome Front Panel: Brand Emblems - Chevron, Front Grill - Matte Black, Body Coloured Front & Rear Bumpers, Side Turn Indicators on Fender, Body Side Sill Panel, Sash Tape - A/B Pillar, Body Coloured Outside Door Handles, Wheel Arch Cladding, Roof Rails - Glossy Black, High Gloss Black ORVMs, Skid Plate - Front & Rear, Front Fog Lamp, Diamond Cut Alloy, Exclusive SPORT theme decals
                Black & Chrome Tiger Nose Grille,Intelligent Ice Cube Led Projection Headlamp (ILED),Starmap Daytime Running Light (SDRL),LED Rear Combination Lamps,Rear Spoiler With LED HMSL,Roof Rail,Hidden Rear Wiper,Body Colored Door Handles With Chrome Accents,Side Sill Garnish With Matte Chrome Insert,Matte Chrome Plated Front and Rear Skid Plates
                Automatic Headlamps
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                -
                Yes
                Fog Lights
                Front
                Front & Rear
                Antenna
                Roof Antenna
                Shark Fin
                Sunroof
                -
                Dual Sunroof
                Boot Opening
                Manual
                Powered
                Puddle Lamps
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                Yes
                Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
                Powered & Folding
                Powered & Folding
                Tyre Size
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                195/65 R15
                235/60 R18
                Tyre Type
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                Tubeless,Radial
                Radial & Tubeless
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                -
                No
                Safety
                Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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                YesYes
                Central Locking
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                YesYes
                Child Safety Locks
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                YesYes
                Anti Theft Alarm
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                -
                Yes
                No. of Airbags
                6
                8
                Driver Airbag
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                YesYes
                Passenger Airbag
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                YesYes
                Side AirbagYesYes
                Side Airbag Rear
                -
                Yes
                Day Night Rear View Mirror
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                YesYes
                Seat Belt Warning
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                YesYes
                Door Ajar Warning
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                YesYes
                Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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                YesYes
                Engine Immobilizer
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                YesYes
                Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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                NoYes
                Rear Camera
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                With Guidedlines
                With Guidedlines
                Anti Theft Device
                -
                Yes
                Anti Pinch Power Windows
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                -
                Driver's Window
                Speed Alert
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                YesYes
                Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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                YesYes
                Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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                YesYes
                Heads-Up Display (HUD)
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                -
                Yes
                Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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                -
                Driver and Passenger
                Sos Emergency Assistance
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                -
                Yes
                Blind Spot Monitor
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                -
                Yes
                Blind Spot Camera
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                -
                Yes
                Geo Fence Alert
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                -
                Yes
                Hill Descent Control
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                -
                Yes
                Hill Assist
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                NoYes
                Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
                -
                Yes
                360 View Camera
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                -
                Yes
                Curtain AirbagYesYes
                Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)YesYes
                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
                Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
                -
                Yes
                Adaptive High Beam Assist
                -
                Yes
                Rear Cross Traffic Alert
                -
                Yes
                Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
                -
                Yes
                Advance Internet
                Over the Air (OTA) Updates
                -
                Yes
                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
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                YesYes
                Wireless Phone Charging
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                Yes
                Bluetooth Connectivity
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen Size
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                10.23
                12.3
                Android Auto
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                YesYes
                Apple Car Play
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                YesYes
                No. of Speakers
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                4
                12
                Additional Features
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                C-Buddy Personal Assistant Application
                Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
                Usb Ports
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                -
                Yes
                Inbuilt Apps
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                -
                Kia Connect
                Rear Touchscreen
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                No
                -
                Speakers
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear

                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons
                • Citroen C3

                  • Quirky styling grabs eyeballs. Lots to customise too.
                  • Roomy cabin spacious enough for four 6-footers.
                  • Air-conditioning is super strong. Chills you in no time!
                  • Comfortable ride quality over a variety of roads. Confident at highway speeds too.

                  Kia Carnival

                  • Second-row VIP lounge seats with power recline, leg rests, and ventilation offer great comfort.
                  • The overall package is very much feature-loaded, with all the creature comforts covered.
                  • Accommodates up to 7 passengers comfortably, with ample legroom and headroom across all rows.
                  • Offers 540 litres of boot space even with all three rows up, suitable for long family trips.
                • Citroen C3

                  • No automatic options on offer with the naturally-aspirated petrol engine

                  Kia Carnival

                  • Priced at Rs 63.91 lakh (ex-showroom), it may be out of reach for many potential buyers.
                  • Available only in the fully-loaded Limousine Plus variant, and only in 2 colour options, White and Black, restricting choices for customisation.
                  • Lacks a petrol or hybrid option in the Indian market, which could be a drawback for some buyers.
                  • The 2.2-litre diesel engine offers a claimed mileage of 14.85 kmpl, which might be less economical for city driving.

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                Questions & answers

                Q ) Which car has good mileage Citroen C3 and Kia Carnival?
                A ) The mileage of C3 is 19.3 kmpl & the mileage of Carnival is 14.85 kmpl. Citroen C3 gives better mileage than Kia Carnival.
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