Kia Carnival vs Mg Majestor

Autocar India
Kia Carnival

Kia Carnival

Limousine Plus 2.2 Diesel AT

59.65 lakh

MG Majestor

Mg Majestor

Savvy 4WD 7 seat

44.99 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

2151 cc
1996 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
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

Front Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

193 hp at 3800 rpm
215.5 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

441 Nm at 1750 - 2750 rpm
478.5 Nm at 1500 - 2400 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Common Rail

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
Multiple

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

–

Official Fuel Economy

14.85 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

72 litres
75 litres

User Reported Mileage

13.49 kmpl
–

0-100kph

11.1 s
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.19 s
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

8.16 s
–

Emission Standard

–
Bharat Stage VI

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, Double Wishbone

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
Independent, Integral-link

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Powered
–

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

–

Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Discs
Disc

Wheel Size

18 inches
19 inches

Front Tyre Size

235/60 R18
265/55 R19

Rear Tyre Size

235/60 R18
265/55 R19

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

N/A
–

Dimensions

Length

5155 mm
5046 mm

Width

1995 mm
2016 mm

Height

1775 mm
1870 mm

Wheelbase

3090 mm
2950 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Ladder Frame

Boot Capacity

627 litres
343 - 1350 litres

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
219 mm

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
–

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

LED

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

Powered Tailgate

Yes (Gesture Control)

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

3-zone
3-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Dual
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Interior Lamps

–

12 Volt Port

–

Heated ORVM

–

Cup Holders

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Vanity Mirror

–
Yes with Light

Sunglass Holder

–

Safety

Airbags

8
6

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

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
–

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

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–
All

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Speed Assist System

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Stop Lamp

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
–

LED DRLs

–

LED fog lamps

–

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Black

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

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Scuff Plates

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Connected LED

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

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

Leatherette
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
Front Only

Heated Seats

Rear Only

Massage Seats

Front Only

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Powered

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

Third Row Seats

Third Row Seats Fold

Third Row Seats Split

60:40
60:40

Seat Count

7
7

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Entertainment

Audio System

Third Row USB port

2 Type C
–

CD Player

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
Type A and Type C

Front USB port

2 Type C
Type A and Type C

Branded Music System

Bose
JBL

Speakers

12
12

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
On-board

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

–

Geo Fence

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

E-Call & I-Call

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Driving Analytics

–

Digital Key

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•7w

I want to buy a 7- or 8-seater car. I currently own an XUV500 and am considering the Toyota Hycross, Kia Carnival, MG Majestor, and Toyota Fortuner. I am a bit confused. The Hycross lacks some premium features, the Carnival feels too long for city driving, the MG Majestor seems like the perfect choice, but I am unsure about MG's reliability and after-sales service, and the Fortuner is not very comfortable, especially in the middle and last rows. Which one would you recommend based on these requirements?

Verified
•5w

Pick the Toyota Innova HyCross. It is the only one here that is easy to drive and park in the city, yet still seats 7 or 8 in real comfort on trips. The hybrid shines in slow traffic, so your running costs drop, and it feels lighter and simpler to handle than the very long Carnival. Your comfort worry is also solved. The HyCross has a roomy middle row and a genuinely usable last row, with a comfier ride than the Fortuner’s ladder-frame setup. Your family will be happier day to day, not just on highways.You also get Toyota’s service reach and resale, which answers the trust question you have with MG. That peace of mind matters over the entire ownership period. It will not feel as plush as a Carnival or Majestor inside, and yes, you will miss out on some features, but the basics are spot on. If you still want that “limo” feel and are mostly chauffeur-driven with easy parking, the Carnival can work. For mixed city use with family comfort and low hassle, go for the HyCross.

VehicleToyota Innova HyCross
VehicleKia Carnival
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