Kia Carnival vs Honda ZR-V

Should you buy Kia Carnival or Honda ZR-V? 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 Honda ZR-V price starts Rs 47.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Hybrid (Petrol). Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while ZR-V has 1993 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 ZR-V has a mileage of 22.8 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Carnival Vs ZR-V

Key Highlights	Kia Carnival	Honda ZR-V
On Road Price	Rs.70,33,405^*	Rs.55,45,174^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2151	1993
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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59.65 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Limousine Plus	Hybrid
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.70,33,405^*	Rs.55,45,174^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,36,640/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,05,536/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,59,244	Rs.2,14,284
User Rating	4.6 Based on 82 Reviews	5 Based on 2 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

Limousine Plus

Hybrid

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.70,33,405^*

Rs.55,45,174^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,36,640/month

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Rs.1,05,536/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,59,244

Rs.2,14,284

User Rating

4.6

Based on 82 Reviews

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

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream In-line

Atkinson cycle DOHC with Dual VTC

Displacement (cc)

2151

1993

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

190bhp

181bhp@5000-6000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

441Nm

315Nm@0-2000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

CRDi

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8 Speed

CVT

Hybrid Type

Strong Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)

Drive Type

2WD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	14.85	22.8
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	72	57
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	Disc (Ventilated)
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	225 / 55 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)	5155	4567
Width (mm)	1995	1840
Height (mm)	1775	1621
Wheel Base (mm)	3090	2655
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1569
Grossweight (kg)	-	2050
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	180	-
Seating Capacity	7	5

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	2 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	3rd Row 60:40 Split	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	Yes	With Storage
Additional Features	- more	Sunglass Holder more
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	All
Drive Modes	4	3
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Drive Mode Types	Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart	Econ/Normal/Snow
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Heated Seats	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	Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	10.2
Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Ambient Light Colour	64	-

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours	Platinum White PearlTwilight-Mist-Black-PearlMeteoroid Grey MetallicCrystal Black PearlZR-V Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV 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	235/60 R18	225 / 55 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	12.3	9
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	12	12
Additional Features	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay more	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Car Play\| 12-Speaker Bose® Premium Surround Sound System more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	Kia Connect	-
Speakers	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.
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
- 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.
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.

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage Kia Carnival and Honda ZR-V?

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

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