Skoda Kodiaq RS vs Kia Carnival

Should you buy Skoda Kodiaq RS 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. Skoda Kodiaq RS price starts at Rs 66.99 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.0 TSI (Petrol) and Kia Carnival price starts Rs 59.65 Lakh ex-showroom for Limousine Plus (Diesel). Kodiaq RS has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Kodiaq RS has a mileage of - (Petrol top model) and the Carnival has a mileage of 14.85 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Kodiaq RS Vs Carnival

Key Highlights	Skoda Kodiaq RS	Kia Carnival
On Road Price	Rs.77,27,442^*	Rs.70,33,405^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1984	2151
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Skoda Kodiaq RS
2.0 TSI
66.99 Lakh^*
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Limousine Plus
59.65 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	2.0 TSI	Limousine Plus
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.77,27,442^*	Rs.70,33,405^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,47,078/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,36,640/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,87,552	Rs.2,59,244
User Rating	-	4.6 Based on 82 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

2.0 TSI

Limousine Plus

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.77,27,442^*

Rs.70,33,405^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,47,078/month

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Rs.1,36,640/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,87,552

Rs.2,59,244

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

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Petrol

Smartstream In-line

Displacement (cc)

1984

2151

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

190bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

441Nm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

CRDi

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

7-speed DSG

8 Speed

Drive Type

AWD

2WD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	14.85
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	58	72
Emission Norm Compliance	-	BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link, Solid Axle	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Tyre Size	235/45 R20	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	786	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4761	5155
Width (mm)	1864	1995
Height (mm)	1682	1775
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	194	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2789	3090
Kerb Weight (kg)	1902	-
Grossweight (kg)	2500	-
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	-	180
Seating Capacity	7	7
Boot Space (Litres)	281	-

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	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	40:20:40 Split	3rd Row 60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Memory Function Seats	Front	Driver's Seat Only
Drive Modes	-	4
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	Front Only	Front & Rear
Drive Mode Types	-	Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-	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,Footwell Lamp	Ambient light
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	12.3
Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Ambient Light Colour	-	64

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Moon WhiteMagic BlackSteel GreyVelvet RedKodiaq RS Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	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	Yes
LED DRLs	-	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front & Rear
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Panoramic	Dual Sunroof
Boot Opening	Electronic	Hands-Free
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	235/45 R20	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	9	8
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	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
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	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
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.90	12.3
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	13	12
Additional Features	- more	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Kia Connect
Subwoofer	1	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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