Kia Carnival vs BMW X1

Should you buy Kia Carnival or BMW X1? 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 BMW X1 price starts Rs 50.90 Lakh ex-showroom for sDrive18i M Sport (Petrol). Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while X1 has 1995 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carnival has a mileage of 14.85 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the X1 has a mileage of 20.37 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Carnival Vs X1

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

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Limousine Plus
59.65 Lakh^*
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sDrive18d M Sport
52.20 Lakh^*
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79.95 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Limousine Plus	sDrive18d M Sport	Presidential Limo
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.70,29,405^*	Rs.61,55,219^*	Rs.83,99,223^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,36,577/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,17,725/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,59,868/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,59,244	Rs.2,30,519	Rs.3,24,475
User Rating	4.6 Based on 82 Reviews	4.5 Based on 143 Reviews	4.7 Based on 18 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	-	₹1.64/km

Basic Information

Variant

Limousine Plus

sDrive18d M Sport

Presidential Limo

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.70,29,405^*

Rs.61,55,219^*

Rs.83,99,223^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,36,577/month

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Rs.1,17,725/month

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Rs.1,59,868/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,59,244

Rs.2,30,519

Rs.3,24,475

User Rating

4.6

Based on 82 Reviews

4.5

Based on 143 Reviews

4.7

Based on 18 Reviews

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Running Cost

₹1.64/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream In-line	B47 twin-turbo I4	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	2151	1995	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Time	Not applicable	Not applicable	90Min-160 kW-(10-100%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	Not applicable	90
Motor Type	Not applicable	Not applicable	Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	190bhp	147.51bhp@3750-4000rpm	242bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	441Nm	360Nm@1500–2500rpm	350Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	Not applicable
Fuel Supply System	CRDi	-	Not applicable
Turbo Charger	-	Twin	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	Not applicable	548 km
Battery Type	Not applicable	Not applicable	Lithium-ion
Charging Time (A.C)	Not applicable	Not applicable	10Hrs-11 kW-(10-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	Not applicable	90Min-160 kW-(10-100%)
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Port	Not applicable	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8 Speed	7-Speed Steptronic	Single Speed
Drive Type	2WD	FWD	FWD
Wireless Charging	Not applicable	Not applicable	Yes

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream In-line

B47 twin-turbo I4

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

2151

1995

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Charging Time

Not applicable

90Min-160 kW-(10-100%)

Battery Capacity (kWh)

Not applicable

Motor Type

Not applicable

Permanent Magnet Synchronous

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

190bhp

147.51bhp@3750-4000rpm

242bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

441Nm

360Nm@1500–2500rpm

350Nm

Valves Per Cylinder

Not applicable

Fuel Supply System

CRDi

Not applicable

Turbo Charger

Twin

Not applicable

Range (km)

Not applicable

548 km

Battery Type

Not applicable

Lithium-ion

Charging Time (A.C)

Not applicable

10Hrs-11 kW-(10-100%)

Charging Time (D.C)

Not applicable

90Min-160 kW-(10-100%)

Regenerative Braking

Not applicable

Charging Port

Not applicable

CCS-II

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8 Speed

7-Speed Steptronic

Single Speed

Drive Type

2WD

FWD

Wireless Charging

Not applicable

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

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

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5155	4429	5200
Width (mm)	1995	1845	2000
Height (mm)	1775	1598	1800
Wheel Base (mm)	3090	2679	3200
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1515	-
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	180	183	150
Seating Capacity	7	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	-	476	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	-	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	2 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	-	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	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	-
Foldable Rear Seat	3rd Row 60:40 Split	40:20:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No	-
Additional Features	- more	- more	Powered Boss Mode more
Massage Seats	-	-	Rear
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	Driver's Seat Only	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	-	All
Drive Modes	4	-	3
Glove Box Light	Yes	-	-
Drive Mode Types	Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart	-	ECO \| CITY \| SPORT
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	Front & Rear	-	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Yes	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	-	Yes	-
Outside Temperature Display	-	Yes	-
Driving Experience Control Eco	-	Yes	-
Interior Lighting	Ambient light	-	Ambient light
Additional Features	- 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	- more
Digital Cluster	Yes	-	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	-	7
Upholstery	Leather	-	-
Ambient Light Colour	64	-	64

Interior

Exterior
Available Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours	Storm Bay MetallicAlpine WhiteSpace Silver MetallicPortimao BlueBlack Sapphire MetallicX1 Colours	Pearl White With Black RoofConcrete Grey With Black RoofMetal BlackMG M9 Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-	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	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes	-
Side Stepper	-	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	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	-	Yes
Additional Features	- 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	Memory Outside Rear View Mirror more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	-	Rear
Antenna	Shark Fin	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Dual Sunroof	-	Dual Pane
Boot Opening	Hands-Free	-	Powered
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	-	-
Tyre Type	Radial & Tubeless	Tubeless	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-	-

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	10	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	Yes	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	-	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	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	-	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-	Yes
Blind Spot Camera	-	-	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	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	-	Yes
Speed Assist System	Yes	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	-	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	-	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	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	-	Yes
Compass	-	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.3	10.7	12.3
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	12	12	13
Rear Entertainment System	-	-	Yes
Additional Features	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay 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	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay , 13 Jbl Speakers (Including Subwoofer And Amplifier) more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	Type-C: 5
Inbuilt Apps	Kia Connect	-	-
Rear Touchscreen	-	-	Dual
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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Questions & answers

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

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

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