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    Kia Carnival vs Skoda Kodiaq

    Should you buy Kia Carnival or Skoda Kodiaq? 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 63.91 Lakh ex-showroom for Limousine Plus (Diesel) and Skoda Kodiaq price starts Rs 46.89 Lakh ex-showroom for Sportline (Petrol). Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Kodiaq 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 Kodiaq has a mileage of 14.86 kmpl (Petrol top model).

    Carnival Vs Kodiaq

    Key HighlightsKia CarnivalSkoda Kodiaq
    On Road PriceRs.75,29,460*Rs.56,21,573*
    Fuel TypeDieselPetrol
    Engine(cc)21511984
    TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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    Kia Carnival vs Skoda Kodiaq comparison

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          Kia Carnival
          Kia Carnival
            Rs63.91 Lakh*
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                Skoda Kodiaq
                Skoda Kodiaq
                  Rs48.69 Lakh*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
                Rs.75,29,460*
                Rs.56,21,573*
                Finance Available (EMI)
                Rs.1,43,314/month
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                Rs.1,07,004/month
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                Insurance
                Rs.2,75,675
                Rs.2,16,983
                User Rating
                4.7
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
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                Smartstream In-line
                Turbocharged Petrol
                Displacement (cc)
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                2151
                1984
                No. of Cylinders
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                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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                190bhp
                201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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                441Nm
                320Nm@1500-4400rpm
                Valves Per Cylinder
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                4
                4
                Fuel Supply System
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                CRDi
                -
                Turbo Charger
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                -
                Yes
                Transmission Type
                Automatic
                Automatic
                Gearbox
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                8 Speed
                7-speed DSG
                Drive Type
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                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
                Diesel
                Petrol
                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
                14.85
                14.86
                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
                72
                62
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                BS VI 2.0
                BS VI 2.0
                Suspension, Steering & Brakes
                Front Suspension
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                MacPherson Strut suspension
                MacPherson Strut suspension
                Rear Suspension
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                Multi-link suspension
                Multi-link suspension
                Steering Type
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                Electric
                Electric
                Steering Column
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                Tilt & Telescopic
                -
                Front Brake Type
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                Disc
                Disc
                Rear Brake Type
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                Disc
                Disc
                Tyre Size
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                235/60 R18
                235/55 R18
                Tyre Type
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                Radial & Tubeless
                Tubeless,Radial
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                No
                -
                Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
                18
                18
                Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
                18
                18
                Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)
                -
                786
                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
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                5155
                4758
                Width (mm)
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                1995
                1864
                Height (mm)
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                1775
                1679
                Ground Clearance Laden (mm)
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                -
                155
                Wheel Base (mm)
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                3090
                2791
                Kerb Weight (kg)
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                1825
                Grossweight (kg)
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                2420
                Reported Boot Space (Litres)
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                281
                Seating Capacity
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                7
                7
                Boot Space (Litres)
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                281
                No. of Doors
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                5
                5
                Comfort & Convenience
                Power Steering
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                YesYes
                Automatic Climate Control
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                3 Zone
                3 Zone
                Accessory Power Outlet
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                Yes
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                Rear Reading Lamp
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                Yes
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                Rear Seat Headrest
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                Adjustable
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                Adjustable Headrest
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                Yes
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                Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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                Yes
                Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
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                YesYes
                Rear AC Vents
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                Yes
                -
                Lumbar Support
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                Yes
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                Multifunction Steering Wheel
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                YesYes
                Cruise Control
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                YesYes
                Parking Sensors
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Foldable Rear Seat
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                2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
                40:20:40 Split
                Engine Start Stop Button
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                Yes
                -
                Bottle Holder
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                Front & Rear Door
                Front & Rear Door
                Paddle Shifters
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                YesYes
                USB Charger
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                Front & Rear
                -
                Central Console Armrest
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                Yes
                With Storage
                Tailgate Ajar Warning
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                YesYes
                Hands-Free Tailgate
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                YesYes
                Additional Features
                12-Way Power Driver's Seat with 4-Way Lumbar Support & Memory Function,8-Way Power Front Passenger Seat,Sunshade Curtains (2nd & 3rd Row),2nd Row Roof Vents with Controls,3rd Row Roof Vents,Electrically Sliding Doors,Shift-By-Wire System (Dial Type)
                Gear Selector on the steering column Remote folding pull handle in boot for ond row Display Cleaner for infotainment screen
                Massage Seats
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                -
                Front
                Memory Function Seats
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                Front
                Front
                One Touch Operating Power Window
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                Driver's Window
                -
                Autonomous Parking
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                -
                Semi
                Drive Modes
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                4
                6
                Glove Box LightYes
                -
                Idle Start Stop SystemYes
                -
                Rear Window Sunblind
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                Yes
                Drive Mode Types
                Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
                -
                Power Windows
                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Cup Holders
                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Heated Seats
                Front & Rear
                Front Only
                Air Conditioner
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                YesYes
                Heater
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                YesYes
                Adjustable Steering
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                Height & Reach
                -
                KeyLess EntryYesYes
                Ventilated Seats
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                YesYes
                Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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                Yes
                -
                Electric Adjustable Seats
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                Front
                Front
                Automatic Headlamps
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                Yes
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                Follow Me Home Headlamps
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                Yes
                -
                Interior
                Tachometer
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                Yes
                -
                Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
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                Yes
                Glove Box
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                YesYes
                Interior Lighting
                -
                Ambient light
                Additional Features
                2nd row powered relaxation seats with ventilation,heating & leg support,2nd Row Captain Seats with Sliding & Reclining function & Walk-in Device,3rd Row 60:40 Split Folding and Sinking Seats,Leatherette Wrapped Steering Wheel,Satin Silver Interior Door Handle,Auto Anti-Glare IRVM
                Sliding and Reclining ond row seats Three Headrests in ond row seats
                Digital ClusterYesYes
                Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
                12.3
                10
                Upholstery
                Leather
                -
                Ambient Light Colour
                64
                -
                Exterior
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                Rear Right SideKia Carnival Rear Right SideSkoda Kodiaq Rear Right Side
                HeadlightKia Carnival HeadlightSkoda Kodiaq Headlight
                Front Left SideKia Carnival Front Left SideSkoda Kodiaq Front Left Side
                Available ColoursGlacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival ColoursMoon WhiteBronx GoldMagic BlackGraphite GreySteel GreyRace BlueVelvet Red+2 MoreKodiaq Colours
                Body Type
                Adjustable HeadlampsYes
                -
                Rain Sensing Wiper
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                Yes
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                Rear Window Wiper
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                Yes
                -
                Rear Window Washer
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                Yes
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                Rear Window Defogger
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                Yes
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                Wheel CoversNo
                -
                Alloy Wheels
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                YesYes
                Tinted Glass
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                Yes
                Rear Spoiler
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                Yes
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                Sun Roof
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                Yes
                -
                Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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                Yes
                -
                Projector Headlamps
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                Yes
                -
                Roof Rails
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                YesYes
                LED DRLs
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                Yes
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                LED Headlamps
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                Yes
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                LED Taillights
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                Yes
                -
                LED Fog Lamps
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                Yes
                -
                Additional Features
                Black & Chrome Tiger Nose Grille,Intelligent Ice Cube Led Projection Headlamp (ILED),Starmap Daytime Running Light (SDRL),LED Rear Combination Lamps,Rear Spoiler With LED HMSL,Roof Rail,Hidden Rear Wiper,Body Colored Door Handles With Chrome Accents,Side Sill Garnish With Matte Chrome Insert,Matte Chrome Plated Front and Rear Skid Plates
                Red decorative strip between rear lights Additional front underbody guard plus underbody stone guard Exterior styling elements in matte Unique Dark Chrome Exterior Mirrors with boarding spots and Škoda logo projection Glossy black window framing rear spolier with finlets Exterior styling elements in matte Unique Dark Chrome Additional front underbody guard plus underbody stone guard
                Automatic Headlamps
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                Yes
                -
                Fog Lights
                Front & Rear
                -
                Antenna
                Shark Fin
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                Sunroof
                Dual Sunroof
                Panoramic
                Boot Opening
                Powered
                -
                Puddle LampsYes
                -
                Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
                Powered & Folding
                -
                Tyre Size
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                235/60 R18
                235/55 R18
                Tyre Type
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                Radial & Tubeless
                Tubeless,Radial
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                No
                -
                Safety
                Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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                YesYes
                Brake Assist
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                Yes
                Central Locking
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                YesYes
                Child Safety Locks
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                YesYes
                Anti Theft Alarm
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                YesYes
                No. of Airbags
                8
                9
                Driver Airbag
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                YesYes
                Passenger Airbag
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                YesYes
                Side AirbagYesYes
                Side Airbag RearYesYes
                Day Night Rear View Mirror
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                Yes
                -
                Seat Belt Warning
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                YesYes
                Door Ajar Warning
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                Yes
                -
                Traction Control
                -
                Yes
                Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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                Yes
                -
                Engine Immobilizer
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                Yes
                -
                Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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                YesYes
                Rear Camera
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                With Guidedlines
                With Guidedlines
                Anti Theft DeviceYesYes
                Anti Pinch Power Windows
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                Driver's Window
                -
                Speed Alert
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                YesYes
                Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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                YesYes
                Knee Airbags
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                -
                Driver
                Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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                Yes
                -
                Heads-Up Display (HUD)
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                Yes
                -
                Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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                Driver and Passenger
                -
                Sos Emergency Assistance
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                Yes
                -
                Blind Spot Monitor
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                Yes
                -
                Blind Spot Camera
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                Yes
                -
                Geo Fence Alert
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                Yes
                -
                Hill Descent Control
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                YesYes
                Hill Assist
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                YesYes
                Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYes
                -
                360 View Camera
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                YesYes
                Curtain AirbagYesYes
                Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)YesYes
                ADAS
                Forward Collision WarningYes
                -
                Speed Assist SystemYes
                -
                Blind Spot Collision Avoidance AssistYes
                -
                Lane Departure WarningYes
                -
                Lane Keep AssistYes
                -
                Driver Attention WarningYes
                -
                Adaptive Cruise ControlYes
                -
                Leading Vehicle Departure AlertYes
                -
                Adaptive High Beam AssistYes
                -
                Rear Cross Traffic AlertYes
                -
                Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance AssistYes
                -
                Advance Internet
                Over the Air (OTA) UpdatesYes
                -
                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
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                Yes
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                Wireless Phone Charging
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                YesYes
                Bluetooth Connectivity
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen Size
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                12.3
                12
                Connectivity
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                -
                Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
                Android Auto
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                YesYes
                Apple Car Play
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                YesYes
                No. of Speakers
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                12
                13
                Additional Features
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                Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
                -
                Usb Ports
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                Yes
                Type-C: 5
                Inbuilt Apps
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                Kia Connect
                MyŠkoda Plus
                Subwoofer
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                -
                1
                Speakers
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear

                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons
                • Kia Carnival

                  • Most spacious car you can buy for under a crore
                  • Rear seat comfort and space is much better than luxury cars costing double the Carnival’s price
                  • Ample boot space behind the third row
                  • The front 4 seats are powered, heated and ventilated
                  • Impressive road presence despite being an MPV

                  Skoda Kodiaq

                  • The new design looks premium and feels fresh.
                  • Feels luxurious inside with soft-touch materials, big screens, and a 13-speaker CANTON sound system.
                  • The 2-litre turbo-petrol engine is fairly brisk in terms of acceleration.
                  • The 7-seater layout is spacious and comfortable for 5 adults plus 2 kids seating.
                  • The boot offers 281 litres of storage, which is expandable up to 1976 litres when second and third rows are folded.
                  • It is loaded with safety features and comes equipped with 9 airbags, 360-degree camera, ABS with EBD, all-wheel-disc brakes and more.
                • Kia Carnival

                  • Rear cabin quality should have been better
                  • Noise insulation is not good for a chauffeur driven car

                  Skoda Kodiaq

                  • No ADAS on offer. Not acceptable at this price point.
                  • Currently available only with a petrol engine, lacking diesel or hybrid alternatives.
                  • 3rd row isn’t comfortable for adults.
                  • Sportline variant misses some important features like Hill Start Assist, Seat Ventillation and 360-degree camera, which is surprising at this price point which is surprising at this price

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                Questions & answers

                Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Carnival and Skoda Kodiaq?
                A ) Kia Carnival price starts at ₹63.91 Lakh & Skoda Kodiaq price starts at ₹46.89 Lakh in New Delhi. Skoda Kodiaq is cheaper between these two cars.
                Q ) Which car has good mileage Kia Carnival and Skoda Kodiaq?
                A ) The mileage of Carnival is 14.85 kmpl & the mileage of Kodiaq is 14.86 kmpl. Skoda Kodiaq gives better mileage than Kia Carnival.
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