Kia Carnival VS Maruti Suzuki Wagon R ZXI Plus AT Dual tone Comparision, Price, Features, Mileage

Kia Carnival Limousine Plus VS Maruti Suzuki Wagon R ZXI Plus AT Dual tone Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage

My cousin spent two weeks deciding between Kia Carnival and Maruti Suzuki Wagon R. We sat him down, showed him the mileage side by side, and the decision was done in five minutes. See if the table below does the same for you.

Difference between Kia Carnival vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

Comparing top models: Limousine Plus vs ZXI Plus AT Dual tone. Kia Carnival's top variant is priced ₹52.70 Lakh higher. Key differences are in Mileage (ARAI), Airbags, Parking Sensors and Fog Lights.

Mileage (ARAI)

Limousine Plus

14.85 kmpl

ZXI Plus AT Dual tone

24.43 kmpl

Airbags

Limousine Plus

ZXI Plus AT Dual tone

Parking Sensors

Limousine Plus

Front & Rear

ZXI Plus AT Dual tone

Rear

Fog Lights

Limousine Plus

Yes

ZXI Plus AT Dual tone

Front

Key Highlights of Kia Carnival vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

Specification	Kia Carnival	Maruti Suzuki Wagon R
Price (Ex-Showroom)	₹59.65 Lakh	₹6.95 Lakh
Engine	2151 cc	1197 cc
Max Power	190bhp	88.50bhp@6000rpm
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Transmission	8 Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual
Mileage (ARAI)	14.85 kmpl	24.43 kmpl
Seating Capacity	7 Seater	5 Seater
Body Type		Hatchback

⊞ Engine & Transmission 9 ▲

Engine	2151 cc	1197 cc
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder	4 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Mileage (ARAI)	14.85 kmpl	24.43 kmpl
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	190bhp	88.50bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	441Nm	113Nm@4400rpm
Emission Standard	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Drivetrain	2WD	FWD
Transmission	8 Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual

⊞ Dimensions & Capacity 4 ▲

Length Width Height	5155 mm × 1995 mm × 1775 mm	3655 mm × 1620 mm × 1675 mm
Wheelbase	3090 mm	2435 mm
Seating Capacity	7	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	72 Litres	32 Litres

⊞ Suspension & Brakes 12 ▲

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Rear twist beam
Steering	Electric	Yes
Additional Steering Features	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
Tyres	235/60 R18 Radial & Tubeless	165/70 R14 Radial & Tubeless
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	No
Hill Descent Control	Yes	—

⊞ Exterior 9 ▲

Sunroof	Dual Sunroof	—
Spoiler	Yes	—
Roof Rails	Yes	—
Antenna	Shark Fin	Roof Antenna
Headlights	LED	—
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	—
Taillights	LED	—
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	—
Fog Lights	Yes	Front

⊞ Safety & Security 8 ▲

ADAS	Forward Collision Warning, Speed Assist System, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Adaptive High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Collision-avoidance Assist, Blind Spot Monitor	—
NCAP Rating	—	global ncap safety rating: 1 Star
Airbags	8	6
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	—
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	—
Engine Immobiliser	—	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

⊞ Comfort & Interior 18 ▲

Air Conditioner	Yes (with Rear Vents)	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	—
Parking Assist	360° Camera	—
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Height & Reach	—
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)	With Guidedlines	—
Keyless Start/ Button Start	Yes	Yes
Drive Modes	Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart	—
Charging Ports	Yes	Yes
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	Yes	—
Ventilated Seats	Yes	—
Split Rear Seat	3rd Row 60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Rain-sensing Wipers	Yes	—
Rear Wiper	Yes	Yes

⊞ Tech & Features 6 ▲

Infotainment Screen	Yes	Yes
Audio System	12 Front & Rear	4 Front & Rear
USB Compatibility	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility	Yes	Yes
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Wireless Charger	Yes	—

Colours

🎨 Colours ▲

Available Colours

Glacier White Pearl

Fusion Black

Pearl Metallic Nutmeg Brown

Pearl Metallic Gallant Red

Metallic Silky Silver

Pearl Bluish Black Mettalic With Magma Grey

Solid White

Pearl Metallic Poolside Blue

Pearl Bluish Black Metallic With Gallant Red

Pearl Bluish Black

Metallic Magma Grey

Kia Carnival comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	Kia Carnival Rs. 59.65 Lakh Ex-Showroom	BMW X1 LWB Rs. 49.90 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Nissan X-Trail Rs. 48.20 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Honda ZR-V Rs. 47.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	8 Speed Automatic	7	CVT Automatic	CVT Automatic
Engine	2151 cc	1499 cc	1498 cc	1993 cc
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	190 bhp	154.21 bhp	161 bhp	181 bhp
Mileage	14.85 kmpl	15.5 kmpl	13.7 kmpl	22.8 kmpl
Boot Space	540 Litres	540 Litres	177 Litres	380 Litres
Airbags	8	8	7	8

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Rs. 4.99 Lakh - 6.95 Lakh Ex-Showroom	Hyundai Prime HB Rs. 6.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Maruti Suzuki Celerio Rs. 4.70 Lakh - 6.73 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Maruti Suzuki Wagon R tour Rs. 4.99 Lakh - 5.89 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Tata Tiago Rs. 4.70 Lakh - 8.55 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Renault KWID Rs. 4.53 Lakh - 5.85 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	5	5	5	5	5	5
Engine	1197 cc - 998 cc	1197 cc	998 cc	998 cc	1199 cc - 1197 cc	999 cc
Fuel Type	Petrol / Cng	Cng	Petrol / Cng	Petrol / Cng	Petrol / Cng	Petrol / Cng
Max Power	88.50 bhp - 65.71 bhp	67.72 bhp	67.77 bhp - 55.92 bhp	65.71 bhp - 55.92 bhp	85 bhp - 74.46 bhp	68 bhp
Mileage	23.56 - 34.05 km/kg kmpl	27.5 kmpl	20.08 - 34 km/kg kmpl	25.4 kmpl	20.0 - 28 kmpl	17 - 21 kmpl
Boot Space	341 Litres	402 Litres	313 Litres	341 Litres	242 Litres	279 Litres
Airbags	6	6	6	2	6	2 - 6