Honda ZR-V vs Kia Carnival

Should you buy Honda ZR-V 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 ZR-V price starts at Rs 50 Lakh ex-showroom for Hybrid (Petrol) and Kia Carnival price starts Rs 59.65 Lakh ex-showroom for Limousine Plus (Diesel). ZR-V has 1993 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the ZR-V has a mileage of 22.8 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Carnival has a mileage of 14.85 kmpl (Diesel top model).

ZR-V Vs Carnival

Key Highlights	Honda ZR-V	Kia Carnival
On Road Price	Rs.57,76,720^*	Rs.70,93,854^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1993	2151
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Hybrid
50 Lakh^*
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59.65 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Hybrid	Limousine Plus
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.57,76,720^*	Rs.70,93,854^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,09,947/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,37,792/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,22,031	Rs.2,59,244
User Rating	5 Based on 2 Reviews	4.6 Based on 82 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

Hybrid

Limousine Plus

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.57,76,720^*

Rs.70,93,854^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,09,947/month

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Rs.1,37,792/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,22,031

Rs.2,59,244

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Atkinson cycle DOHC with Dual VTC	Smartstream In-line
Displacement (cc)	1993	2151
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	181bhp@5000-6000rpm	190bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	315Nm@0-2000rpm	441Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	CRDi
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	CVT	8 Speed
Hybrid Type	Strong Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	-
Drive Type	-	2WD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Atkinson cycle DOHC with Dual VTC

Smartstream In-line

Displacement (cc)

1993

2151

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

181bhp@5000-6000rpm

190bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

315Nm@0-2000rpm

441Nm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

CRDi

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

CVT

8 Speed

Hybrid Type

Strong Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)

Drive Type

2WD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	22.8	14.85
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	57	72
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Shock Absorbers Type	Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.5	-
Front Brake Type	Disc (Ventilated)	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Tyre Size	225 / 55 R18	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	1313	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4567	5155
Width (mm)	1840	1995
Height (mm)	1621	1775
Wheel Base (mm)	2655	3090
Kerb Weight (kg)	1569	-
Grossweight (kg)	2050	-
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	-	180
Seating Capacity	5	7

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	3 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	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
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	3rd Row 60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Additional Features	Sunglass Holder more	- more
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Drive Modes	3	4
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	Econ/Normal/Snow	Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
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	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	Ambient light, Footwell Lamp	Ambient light
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.2	12.3
Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Ambient Light Colour	-	64

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Platinum White PearlTwilight-Mist-Black-PearlMeteoroid Grey MetallicCrystal Black PearlZR-V Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front & Rear
Antenna	Shark fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Dual Sunroof
Boot Opening	Hands-Free	Hands-Free
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	225 / 55 R18	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No

Exterior

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

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Speed Assist System	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	Yes
Road Departure Mitigation System	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	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

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	-
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	12.3
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	12	12
Additional Features	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Car Play\| 12-Speaker Bose® Premium Surround Sound System more	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Kia Connect
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Honda ZR-V
- Light on the pocket: The strong-hybrid powertrain offers good fuel efficiency along with smooth and quick performance
- Premium interiors: The cabin is covered with soft touch padding and all plastics feel smooth and sturdy
- Handles well: Even after being a big family SUV, it remains planted at high speeds with minimum body roll and feels stable around a corner
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 ZR-V
- Limited space: While the rear seat offers good headroom and knee room, the lack of underthigh support can cause discomfort during long journeys.
- Less features: For its segment and positioning, the ZR-V offers less features than some Rs 20 lakh cars, and misses out on a few flashy pieces of equipment.
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 ZR-V and Kia Carnival?

A ) The mileage of ZR-V is 22.8 kmpl & the mileage of Carnival is 14.85 kmpl. Honda ZR-V gives better mileage than Kia Carnival.

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