Kia Carnival vs Audi Q3

Should you buy Kia Carnival or Audi Q3? 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. Kia Carnival price starts at Rs 59.65 Lakh ex-showroom for Limousine Plus (Diesel) and Audi Q3 price starts Rs 51.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Nova (Petrol). Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Q3 has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carnival has a mileage of 14.85 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Q3 has a mileage of - (Petrol top model).

Carnival Vs Q3

Key Highlights	Kia Carnival	Audi Q3
On Road Price	Rs.70,93,854^*	Rs.64,64,824^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2151	1984
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Variant	Limousine Plus	Zenith	sDrive18i M Sport
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.70,93,854^*	Rs.64,64,824^*	Rs.60,84,140^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,37,792/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,23,061/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,16,399/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,59,244	Rs.2,45,134	Rs.2,07,440
User Rating	4.6 Based on 82 Reviews	4.5 Based on 1 Review	4.5 Based on 143 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

Limousine Plus

Zenith

sDrive18i M Sport

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.70,93,854^*

Rs.64,64,824^*

Rs.60,84,140^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,37,792/month

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Rs.1,23,061/month

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Rs.1,16,399/month

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Rs.2,59,244

Rs.2,45,134

Rs.2,07,440

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream In-line	2.0L TFSI	B38 turbo I3
Displacement (cc)	2151	1984	1499
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	190bhp	201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm	134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	441Nm	320Nm@1500-4400rpm	230Nm@1500–4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
Fuel Supply System	CRDi	-	-
Turbo Charger	-	Yes	Twin
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8 Speed	7-Speed DCT	7-Speed Steptronic
Drive Type	2WD	AWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream In-line

2.0L TFSI

B38 turbo I3

Displacement (cc)

2151

1984

1499

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

190bhp

201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm

134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

441Nm

320Nm@1500-4400rpm

230Nm@1500–4000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

CRDi

Turbo Charger

Twin

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8 Speed

7-Speed DCT

7-Speed Steptronic

Drive Type

2WD

AWD

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	14.85	-	16.35
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	72	-	51
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	-	-
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	-	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electronic	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	229	219
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	7.1 s	9.2
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	-	225/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial & Tubeless	-	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	18	18

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5155	-	4447
Width (mm)	1995	-	1821
Height (mm)	1775	-	1598
Wheel Base (mm)	3090	-	2670
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	180	-	-
Seating Capacity	7	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	-	500

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	-	-	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	3 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	-	-	Yes
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	3rd Row 60:40 Split	-	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	-	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	-	-	Yes
Additional Features	- more	- more	Park Distance Control , BMW Efficient Lightweight construction, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Digital Key Plus( Lock, unlock and starting the vehicle and compatible with smartphone with NFC enabled key card), Electrical Seat Adjustment for driver memory function for driver, Active seat for Driver and Front Passenger, Automatic operation of tailgate including contactless opening and closing via a kicking movement , Servotronic Steering Assist, 7-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission with shift paddles( Electronic selector-lever, Automatic gear selection, Currently engaged gear shown in the instrument cluster , Auto-P function, Shift paddles on steering wheel (with boost mode), Gear display with recoended gear in manual mode) more
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	Driver's Seat Only	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	-	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	4	-	-
Glove Box Light	Yes	-	-
Drive Mode Types	Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart	-	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-	-
Heated Seats	Front & Rear	Front Only	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	-	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front Only	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	Ambient light	-	Ambient light
Additional Features	- more	- more	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
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	11.9	-
Upholstery	Leather	Leatherette	Leather
Ambient Light Colour	64	-	-

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours	Navarra BlueGlacier WhiteMythos BlackSage GreenTambora GreyQ3 Colours	Storm Bay MetallicAlpine WhiteSpace Silver MetallicPortimao BlueBlack Sapphire MetallicX1 Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes	-
Headlamp Washers	-	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes	-
Cornering Headlamps	-	-	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	-	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-	-
Additional Features	- more	- more	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
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	-	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Dual Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Hands-Free	Powered	-
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	Yes	-
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Wheels Type	-	Alloy	-
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	-	225/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial & Tubeless	-	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	18	18

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	8	9	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	-	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	-	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	-	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes	-
Traction Control	-	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	-	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	All Windows	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	-	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	-	5	5
Safety Airbags	-	Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Curtain	-

Safety

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	-	-
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	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	-	-
Inbuilt Assistant	-	-	Yes
Live Weather	Yes	-	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-	-
In Car Remote Control App	-	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	-	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	-	-	BMW Connected

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Compass	-	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.3	12.8	10.7
Android Auto	Yes	Wireless	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Wireless	Yes
No. of Speakers	12	12	12
Additional Features	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay more	- more	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
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	Kia Connect	-	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

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.
Audi Q3
- Fun 204PS 2.0-litre turbo engine + quattro all-wheel drive delivers driving pleasure.
- Value: panoramic sunroof, 3-zone climate control, leatherette upholstery available as standard.
- Comfortable ride quality, great highway stability. Built for roadtrips.

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.
Audi Q3
- No hybrid, diesel or electric powertrain options available.
- Fuel efficiency will be poor in heavy city traffic.
- Strange feature omissions: front seat ventilation, 360° camera are not available.

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