Audi Q7 vs Kia Carnival

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

2995 cc
2151 cc

Number of Cylinders

6
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

8
8

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

335hp at 5200-6400rpm
193 hp at 3800 rpm

Max Engine Torque

500Nm at 1370-4500rpm
441 Nm at 1750 - 2750 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Common Rail

Drive Mode Types

N/A
Multiple

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

11.21 kmpl
14.85 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

85 litres
72 litres

User Reported Mileage

–
13.49 kmpl

0-100kph

5.6 s
11.1 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
6.19 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
8.16 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-Link
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Air Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-Link
Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

Air Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

N/A

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Powered
Powered

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

20 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

285/45 R20
235/60 R18

Rear Tyre Size

285/45 R20
235/60 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

N/A
N/A

Dimensions

Length

5072 mm
5155 mm

Width

1970 mm
1995 mm

Height

1705 mm
1775 mm

Wheelbase

3000 mm
3090 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

–
627 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Door Pockets

Trunk Light

–

Driver Armrest Storage

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bluetooth Connectivity

Electric Tailgate Release

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Front Seatback Pockets

Glove Box

Roof Grab Handles

Removable Third-Row Seat

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Reading Lamp

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

Powered Tailgate

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

4-zone
3-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic
Dual

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Cabin Boot Access

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Cooled Storage

–

Cup Holders

–

12 Volt Port

–

Interior Lamps

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Vanity Mirror

–

Safety

Airbags

8
8

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Side Airbag

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Passenger Airbag

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Curtain Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Driver Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Heads Up Display

–

High Beam Assist

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Lane Departure Avoidance

Lane Keep Assist

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold
Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 Degree
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Seat Belt Warning

–

Dashcam

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Stop Lamp

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

LED DRLs

LED fog lamps

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

LED headlamps

Sliding Rear Doors

–
Powered Sliding Rear Doors

Wheel Arch Cladding

Projector Headlamps

Roof Rails

ORVM turn indicators

Puddle Lamps

LED taillights

Spoiler

–

Headlight Type

Matrix LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

–

Rub Strips

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Scuff Plates

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

–

Seat Material

Leather
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Sliding Middle Row

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front & Rear

Heated Seats

Rear Only

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

Third Row Seats

Third Row Seats Fold

Third Row Seats Split

50:50
60:40

Seat Count

7
7

Entertainment

Audio System

Third Row USB port

–
2 Type C

CD Player

Second Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Front USB port

–
2 Type C

Branded Music System

–
Bose

Speakers

–
12

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.1-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
Phone-based

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Connected Car Features

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Find My Car

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–