Kia Carnival vs Jeep Wrangler

Should you buy Kia Carnival or Jeep Wrangler? 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 Jeep Wrangler price starts Rs 66.20 Lakh ex-showroom for Unlimited (Petrol). Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Wrangler has 1995 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 Wrangler has a mileage of 11.4 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Carnival Vs Wrangler

Key Highlights	Kia Carnival	Jeep Wrangler
On Road Price	Rs.70,33,405^*	Rs.81,65,045^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2151	1995
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Kia Carnival
Limousine Plus
59.65 Lakh^*
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Rubicon
70.80 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Limousine Plus	Rubicon
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.70,33,405^*	Rs.81,65,045^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,36,640/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,58,959/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,59,244	Rs.3,02,245
User Rating	4.6 Based on 82 Reviews	4.7 Based on 23 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

Limousine Plus

Rubicon

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.70,33,405^*

Rs.81,65,045^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,36,640/month

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Rs.1,58,959/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,59,244

Rs.3,02,245

User Rating

4.6

Based on 82 Reviews

4.7

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream In-line	2.0L Gme T4 Di
Displacement (cc)	2151	1995
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	190bhp	268.20bhp@5250rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	441Nm	400Nm@3000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	CRDi	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8 Speed	8 Speed AT
Drive Type	2WD	4WD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream In-line

2.0L Gme T4 Di

Displacement (cc)

2151

1995

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

190bhp

268.20bhp@5250rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

441Nm

400Nm@3000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

CRDi

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8 Speed

8 Speed AT

Drive Type

2WD

4WD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	14.85	10.6
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	72	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	Multi-link, Solid Axle
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link, Solid Axle
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	255/75 R17
Tyre Type	Radial & Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5155	4867
Width (mm)	1995	1931
Height (mm)	1775	1864
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	237
Wheel Base (mm)	3090	3007
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	2146
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	180	-
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	192
Seating Capacity	7	5

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	3rd Row 60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	4	-
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Drive Mode Types	Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Heated Seats	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	Ambient light	-
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	7
Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Ambient Light Colour	64	-

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours	Anvil Clear CoatBack On Coloriser OliveFire Cracker RedBlackBright WhiteBillet+1 MoreWrangler Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Dual Sunroof	-
Boot Opening	Hands-Free	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	255/75 R17
Tyre Type	Radial & Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	8	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
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	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	Yes
Speed Assist System	Yes	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	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	-
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
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.3	12.3
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	12	8
Additional Features	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay more	8-Speaker Sound System With Overhead Sound Bar, Android Auto & Apple Car Play more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	Kia Connect	-
Subwoofer	-	1
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.
Jeep Wrangler
- Eye-catching design: Gets a butch and rugged look that catches attention and offers a great road presence.
- Premium cabin: Feels upmarket with leather padding on the dashboard and nappa leather upholstery in the Rubicon variant.
- Premium features: Gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen, 12-way powered and heated driver and passenger seats, and ADAS.
- Remarkable off-road capabilities: Can go anywhere, tackle any terrain, thanks to a Dana rear differential.

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.
Jeep Wrangler
- Limited powertrains: Still comes with the 2-litre turbo-petrol engine and does not get the V6 and V8 options offered in the international markets.

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage Kia Carnival and Jeep Wrangler?

A ) The mileage of Carnival is 14.85 kmpl & the mileage of Wrangler is 10.6 kmpl. Kia Carnival gives better mileage than Jeep Wrangler.

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