Kia Carnival vs Skoda Kodiaq

Autocar India
Kia Carnival

Kia Carnival

Limousine Plus 2.2 Diesel AT

59.65 lakh

Skoda Kodiaq

Skoda Kodiaq

RS 2.0 Turbo Petrol

66.99 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

2151 cc
1984 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
DCT

Number of Gears

8
7

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
265 hp at 5000 - 6500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

441 Nm at 1750 - 2750 rpm
400 Nm at 1650 - 4350 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Direct Injection

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
Multiple

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

–

Official Fuel Economy

14.85 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

72 litres
58 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
McPherson strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
Multi-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
N/A

4 Wheel Steer

–

Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Discs
Disc

Wheel Size

18 inches
20 inches

Front Tyre Size

235/60 R18
235/45 R20

Rear Tyre Size

235/60 R18
235/45 R20

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

N/A
Space Saver

Turning Radius

–
N/A

Dimensions

Length

5155 mm
4761 mm

Width

1995 mm
1864 mm

Height

1775 mm
1682 mm

Wheelbase

3090 mm
2789 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

627 litres
281 - 1976 litres

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
194 mm

Kerb Weight

–
1902 kg

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
–

Powered Tailgate

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

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)
Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Cup Holders

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Adjustable Underthigh Support

–
Front Only

Safety

Airbags

8
9

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

Dual Tone Horn

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–
All

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Stop Lamp

–

Antenna

Shark Fin

LED DRLs

–

LED fog lamps

–

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
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

LED
Matrix LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

–

Scuff Plates

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

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
Leather

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
Front Only

Massage Seats

–

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

40:20:40

Third Row Seats

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats Split

60:40
–

Seat Count

7
7

Middle-Row Folding

–
Fold and Tumble

Entertainment

Audio System

–

Third Row USB port

2 Type C
–

CD Player

–

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Front USB port

2 Type C
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

12.3-inch Touchscreen
12.9 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

–

Questions you may find useful

•5w

I am confused between the HyCross ZX, Skoda Kodiaq Lounge, and a used Kia Carnival. My commute is a Delhi-Haridwar round trip every week, covering roughly 500 km. I usually travel with only 2-3 passengers and very rarely drive the car myself. Also, is a new HyCross model expected to launch soon? I already have a car, so this is not an urgent upgrade. Is it worth waiting?

Verified
•5w

Go for the Innova HyCross ZX. For a chauffeur-driven 500 km Delhi-Haridwar run every week, the strong-hybrid keeps fuel costs low and cruises quietly, which matters when you are in the back seat for hours. The second row is spacious with captain seats, and Toyota’s service reach on that corridor is unmatched, so long-distance peace of mind is high.Skoda Kodiaq Lounge feels more premium and is nicer to sit in, but its petrol thirst will sting with your weekly highway use, and upkeep outside big cities can be fussier. A used Kia Carnival gives the most lounge-like comfort and space, and its diesel suits highways, but you take used-car risks and NCR’s 10-year diesel rule can chop remaining life if the car is a few years old.One caveat on the HyCross ZX: the 18-inch wheels make low-speed bumps a bit firm, and the engine can sound busy if pushed. No clear, confirmed HyCross facelift is around the corner in India, so it is not worth waiting just for that.

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