Kia Carnival vs MG M9

Should you buy Kia Carnival or MG M9? 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 MG M9 price starts Rs 79.95 Lakh ex-showroom for Presidential Limo (Electric).

Carnival Vs M9

Key Highlights	Kia Carnival	MG M9
On Road Price	Rs.70,29,405^*	Rs.83,99,223^*
Range (km)	-	548
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	90
Charging Time	-	90Min-160 kW-(10-100%)

Kia Carnival
Limousine Plus
59.65 Lakh^*
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MG M9
Presidential Limo
79.95 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Limousine Plus	Presidential Limo
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.70,29,405^*	Rs.83,99,223^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,36,577/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,59,868/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,59,244	Rs.3,24,475
User Rating	4.6 Based on 82 Reviews	4.7 Based on 18 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹1.64/km

Basic Information

Variant

Limousine Plus

Presidential Limo

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.70,29,405^*

Rs.83,99,223^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,36,577/month

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Rs.1,59,868/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,59,244

Rs.3,24,475

User Rating

4.6

Based on 82 Reviews

4.7

Based on 18 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.64/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream In-line	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	2151	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Time	Not applicable	90Min-160 kW-(10-100%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	90
Motor Type	Not applicable	Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	190bhp	242bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	441Nm	350Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Fuel Supply System	CRDi	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	Yes
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8 Speed	Single Speed
Drive Type	2WD	FWD
Wireless Charging	Not applicable	Yes

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream In-line

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

2151

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

242bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

441Nm

350Nm

Valves Per Cylinder

Not applicable

Fuel Supply System

CRDi

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

Single Speed

Drive Type

2WD

FWD

Wireless Charging

Not applicable

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

Fuel & Performance

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
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	-
Tyre Type	Radial & Tubeless	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5155	5200
Width (mm)	1995	2000
Height (mm)	1775	1800
Wheel Base (mm)	3090	3200
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	180	150
Seating Capacity	7	7

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	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	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	- more	Powered Boss Mode more
Massage Seats	-	Rear
Memory Function Seats	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
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
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
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	7
Upholstery	Leather	-
Ambient Light Colour	64	64

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours	Pearl White With Black RoofConcrete Grey With Black RoofMetal BlackMG M9 Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV 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	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Side Stepper	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	- more	Memory Outside Rear View Mirror more
Automatic Headlamps	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
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	-
Tyre Type	Radial & Tubeless	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	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	7
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	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	All Windows
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	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
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	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
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.3	12.3
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	12	13
Rear Entertainment System	-	Yes
Additional Features	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay more	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay , 13 Jbl Speakers (Including Subwoofer And Amplifier) more
Usb Ports	Yes	Type-C: 5
Inbuilt Apps	Kia Connect	-
Rear Touchscreen	-	Dual
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.
MG M9
- Great road presence: Grabs attention and looks commanding with a length of over 5 metres
- Great chauffeur driven experience: Luxury second row experience with seat massage and entertainment screens
- Truly spacious third row: Can easily seat two adults comfortably for long drives
- Enough range: 400-420 km or real world range is enough for both city and intercity commutes

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.
MG M9
- Inconsistent quality: Plastics in the cabin do not feel as premium as rest of the materials
- Needs physical buttons: Touchscreen houses most of the controls which is difficult to use while driving
- Stiff ride quality: Results in constant movement of the rear passengers

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