Honda City vs Kia Carnival

Should you buy Honda City 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. Honda City price starts at Rs 12.28 Lakh ex-showroom for SV (Petrol) and Kia Carnival price starts Rs 63.91 Lakh ex-showroom for Limousine Plus (Diesel). City has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the City has a mileage of 18.4 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Carnival has a mileage of 14.85 kmpl (Diesel top model).

City Vs Carnival

Key Highlights	Honda City	Kia Carnival
On Road Price	Rs.19,14,713^*	Rs.75,33,460^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1498	2151
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Honda City
Rs16.55 Lakh^*
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Kia Carnival
Rs63.91 Lakh^*
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Honda City
ZX CVT
16.55 Lakh^*
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Kia Carnival
Limousine Plus
63.91 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	ZX CVT	Limousine Plus
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.19,14,713^*	Rs.75,33,460^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.36,454/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,43,398/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.73,663	Rs.2,75,675
User Rating	4.3 Based on 192 Reviews	4.7 Based on 75 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	Rs.5,625.4	-
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

ZX CVT

Limousine Plus

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.19,14,713^*

Rs.75,33,460^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.36,454/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,43,398/month

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Insurance

Rs.73,663

Rs.2,75,675

User Rating

4.3

Based on 192 Reviews

4.7

Based on 75 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,625.4

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	i-VTEC	Smartstream In-line
Displacement (cc)	1498	2151
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	119.35bhp@6600rpm	190bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	145Nm@4300rpm	441Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	CRDi
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	CVT	8 Speed
Drive Type	FWD	2WD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

i-VTEC

Smartstream In-line

Displacement (cc)

1498

2151

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

119.35bhp@6600rpm

190bhp

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.4	14.85
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	72
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Diesel

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

18.4

14.85

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Multi-link suspension
Shock Absorbers Type	Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.3	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Tyre Size	185/55 R16	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	R16	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Multi-link suspension

Shock Absorbers Type

Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled

Steering Type

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4583	5155
Width (mm)	1748	1995
Height (mm)	1489	1775
Wheel Base (mm)	2600	3090
Front Tread (mm)	1531	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1153	-
Grossweight (kg)	1528	-
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	506	-
No. of Doors	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	3 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Optional	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Rear Curtain	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	No	-
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	-	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	-	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	-	4
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Rear Window Sunblind	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	Height & Reach	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Additional Features	Auto Diing Inside Rear View Mirror with Frameless Design,IPS Display with Optical Bonding Display Coating for Reflection Reduction,Premium Beige & Black Two-Tone Color Coordinated Interiors,Instrument Panel Assistant side Garnish Finish(Glossy Darkwood),Display Audio Piano Black Surround Garnish,Leather Shift Lever Boot with Stitch,Soft Pads with Ivory Real Stitch (Instrument Panel Assistant side Mid Pad, Center Console Knee Pad,Door Lining Armrest & Center Pads,Satin Metallic Garnish on Steering Wheel,Inside Door Handle Chrome Finish,Chrome Finish on All AC Vent Knobs & Hand Brake Knob,Trunk Lid Inside Lining Cover,LED Shift Lever Position Indicator,Easy Shift Lock Release Slot,Driver & Assistant Seat Back Pockets with Smartphone Sub-Pockets,Driver Side Coin Pocket with Lid,Ambient Light (Center Console Pocket),Ambient Light (Map Lamp & Front Footwell),Ambient Light (Front Door Inner Handles & Front Door Pockets),Front Map Lamps(led),,Advanced Twin-Ring Combimeter,Eco Assist System with Ambient Meter Light,Multi Function Driver Information Interface,Range & Fuel Economy Information,Average Speed & Time Information,G-Meter Display,Display Contents & Vehicle Settings Customization,Safety Support Settings,Vehicle Information & Warning Message Display,Rear Parking Sensor Proximity Display,Rear Seat Reminder,Steering Scroll Selector Wheel and Meter Control Switch,	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 Cluster	Semi	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	12.3
Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Ambient Light Colour	-	64
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	Platinum White PearlLunar Silver MetallicGolden Brown MetallicObsidian Blue PearlMeteoroid Grey MetallicRadiant Red Metallic+1 MoreCity Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE™) Body Structure,Full LED Headlamps with 9 LED Array (Inline-Shell),L-Shaped LED Guide-type Turn Signal in Headlamps,Z-shaped 3D Wrap-around LED Tail Lamps with Uniform Edge Light,Wide & Thin Front Chrome Upper Grille,Sporty Front Grille Mesh: Diamond Chequered Flag Pattern,Sporty Fog Lamp Garnish & Carbon-Wrapped Front Bumper Lower Molding,Sporty Carbon-Wrapped Rear Bumper Diffuser,Sporty Trunk Lip Spoiler (Body Coloured),Sharp Side Character Line (Katana Blade In-Motion),Outer Door Handles Chrome Finish,Body Coloured Door Mirrors,Front & Rear Mud Guards,Black Sash Tape on B-Pillar,Chrome Decoration Ring for Map Lamp,Automatic Folding Door Mirrors (Welcome Function),	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	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	Front & Rear
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Single Pane	Dual Sunroof
Boot Opening	Electronic	Powered
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	185/55 R16	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

Platinum White PearlLunar Silver MetallicGolden Brown MetallicObsidian Blue PearlMeteoroid Grey Metallic+1 MoreCity Colours

Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

MUVAll MUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	8
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Blind Spot Camera	Yes	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

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

Forward Collision Warning

Speed Assist System

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Lane Departure Warning

Advance Internet
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	-
Smartwatch App	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Over the Air (OTA) Updates

Google / Alexa Connectivity

Smartwatch App

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	8	12.3
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	12
Additional Features	Next Gen Honda Connect with Telematics Control Unit (TCU),Weblink,Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay),Remote Control by Smartphone Application via Bluetooth®,	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Kia Connect
Tweeter	4	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Honda City
- Spacious cabin. Rear seat kneeroom rivals cars from a segment above.
- Best in segment interior quality
- Comfortable ride quality
- Updated exterior makes it more tempting
- ADAS standard in multiple variants
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.

Honda City
- Lacks some ‘wow’ features like ventilated seats, powered driver seat, branded stereo
- Diesel motor is now discontinued
- Tight rear seat headroom
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 Honda City and Kia Carnival?

A ) The mileage of City is 18.4 kmpl & the mileage of Carnival is 14.85 kmpl. Honda City gives better mileage than Kia Carnival.

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