MG M9 vs Kia Carnival

Should you buy MG M9 or Kia Carnival? 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. MG M9 price starts at Rs 79.95 Lakh ex-showroom for Presidential Limo (Electric) and Kia Carnival price starts Rs 59.65 Lakh ex-showroom for Limousine Plus (Diesel).

M9 Vs Carnival

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

MG M9
Presidential Limo
79.95 Lakh^*
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Limousine Plus
59.65 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Presidential Limo	Limousine Plus
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.83,99,223^*	Rs.70,29,405^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,59,868/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,36,577/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,24,475	Rs.2,59,244
User Rating	4.7 Based on 19 Reviews	4.6 Based on 82 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹1.64/km	-

Basic Information

Variant

Presidential Limo

Limousine Plus

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.83,99,223^*

Rs.70,29,405^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,59,868/month

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Rs.1,36,577/month

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Insurance

Rs.3,24,475

Rs.2,59,244

User Rating

4.7

Based on 19 Reviews

4.6

Based on 82 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.64/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	Smartstream In-line
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	2151
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	44 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Time	90Min-160 kW-(10-100%)	Not applicable
Battery Capacity (kWh)	90	Not applicable
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	242bhp	190bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	350Nm	441Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Fuel Supply System	Not applicable	CRDi
Range (km)	548 km	Not applicable
Battery Type	Lithium-ion	Not applicable
Charging Time (A.C)	10Hrs-11 kW-(10-100%)	Not applicable
Charging Time (D.C)	90Min-160 kW-(10-100%)	Not applicable
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Port	CCS-II	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	Single Speed	8 Speed
Drive Type	FWD	2WD
Wireless Charging	Yes	Not applicable

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

Smartstream In-line

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

2151

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Charging Time

90Min-160 kW-(10-100%)

Not applicable

Battery Capacity (kWh)

Not applicable

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous

Not applicable

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

242bhp

190bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

350Nm

441Nm

Valves Per Cylinder

Not applicable

Fuel Supply System

Not applicable

CRDi

Range (km)

548 km

Not applicable

Battery Type

Lithium-ion

Not applicable

Charging Time (A.C)

10Hrs-11 kW-(10-100%)

Not applicable

Charging Time (D.C)

90Min-160 kW-(10-100%)

Not applicable

Regenerative Braking

Not applicable

Charging Port

CCS-II

Not applicable

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

Single Speed

8 Speed

Drive Type

FWD

2WD

Wireless Charging

Not applicable

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

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

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	3 Zone
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	Powered Boss Mode more	- more
Massage Seats	Rear	-
Memory Function Seats	No	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Drive Modes	3	4
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Drive Mode Types	ECO \| CITY \| SPORT	Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
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)	7	12.3
Upholstery	-	Leather
Ambient Light Colour	64	64

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Pearl White With Black RoofConcrete Grey With Black RoofMetal BlackMG M9 Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival 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	Memory Outside Rear View Mirror more	- more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	Rear	Front & Rear
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Dual Pane	Dual Sunroof
Boot Opening	Powered	Hands-Free
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	7	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	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	13	12
Rear Entertainment System	Yes	-
Additional Features	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay , 13 Jbl Speakers (Including Subwoofer And Amplifier) more	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay more
Usb Ports	Type-C: 5	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Kia Connect
Rear Touchscreen	Dual	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

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
- 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
- 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
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.

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