Kia Carnival vs Skoda Octavia RS

Should you buy Kia Carnival or Skoda Octavia RS? 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 Skoda Octavia RS price starts Rs 56.69 Lakh ex-showroom for STD (Petrol). Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Octavia RS 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 Octavia RS has a mileage of - (Petrol top model).

Carnival Vs Octavia RS

Key Highlights	Kia Carnival	Skoda Octavia RS
On Road Price	Rs.70,93,854^*	Rs.65,45,223^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2151	1984
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Kia Carnival
Limousine Plus
59.65 Lakh^*
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STD
56.69 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Limousine Plus	STD
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.70,93,854^*	Rs.65,45,223^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,37,792/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,24,571/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,59,244	Rs.2,47,833
User Rating	4.6 Based on 82 Reviews	4.8 Based on 8 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

Limousine Plus

STD

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.70,93,854^*

Rs.65,45,223^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,37,792/month

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Rs.1,24,571/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,59,244

Rs.2,47,833

User Rating

4.6

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream In-line	Turbocharged Petrol
Displacement (cc)	2151	1984
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	190bhp	261.49bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	441Nm	370Nm@1 ,600 - 4,500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	CRDi	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8 Speed	7-speed DSG
Drive Type	2WD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream In-line

Turbocharged Petrol

Displacement (cc)

2151

1984

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

190bhp

261.49bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

441Nm

370Nm@1 ,600 - 4,500rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

CRDi

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8 Speed

7-speed DSG

Drive Type

2WD

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	14.85	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	72	50
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, Solid Axle
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	225/40 R19
Tyre Type	Radial & Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	1555

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5155	4709
Width (mm)	1995	1829
Height (mm)	1775	1457
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	128
Wheel Base (mm)	3090	2677
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1528
Grossweight (kg)	-	2060
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	180	-
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	600

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	3 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	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	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	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility more
Massage Seats	-	Front
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	Front
Autonomous Parking	-	Full
Drive Modes	4	-
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Heated Seats	Front & Rear	Front Only
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	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	-
Interior Lighting	Ambient light	Ambient light
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	10.24
Upholstery	Leather	Leatherette
Ambient Light Colour	64	-

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours	Mamba GreenMagic BlackVelvet RedOctavia RS Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Washers	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	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	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Dual Sunroof	-
Boot Opening	Hands-Free	Electronic
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Heated,Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	225/40 R19
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	-
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	8	10
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Camera	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Speed Assist System	Yes	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	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	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.3	12.90
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	12	11
Additional Features	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay more	CANTON Sound System 675W 11 Speakers + Subwoofer more
Usb Ports	Yes	Type-C: 5
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.
Skoda Octavia RS
- Handles like a sports car: The steering is direct and progressive while the chassis feels like it can take on more
- Performance: Smooth and easy in the city, but quick and exciting when you want to have fun
- Super practical: Has enough storage spaces inside the cabin and a big boot for a long vacation
- Sleeper design: Doesn’t look overly aggressive, but is immediately recognizable to the people who know

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.
Skoda Octavia RS
- Ride quality: Can be too stiff for our broken roads
- Ingress egress is super inconvenient with a low roof that requires you to duck a lot.
- Rear seats: Adequate space, but the limited sense of space makes it feel claustrophobic
- Sound: Engine and exhaust sound a little muted for a performance-oriented car

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