Skoda Kodiaq vs Kia Carnival

Autocar India
Skoda Kodiaq

Skoda Kodiaq

RS 2.0 Turbo Petrol

66.99 lakh

Kia Carnival

Kia Carnival

Limousine Plus 2.2 Diesel AT

59.65 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1984 cc
2151 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Gearbox Type

DCT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

7
8

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Four Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

265 hp at 5000 - 6500 rpm
193 hp at 3800 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Common Rail

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
–

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
Multiple

Fuel Tank Capacity

58 litres
72 litres

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

–

Official Fuel Economy

–
14.85 kmpl

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

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Multi-link
Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust

N/A
Tilt and Telescopic

Turning Radius

N/A
–

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Disc
Discs

Wheel Size

20 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

235/45 R20
235/60 R18

Rear Tyre Size

235/45 R20
235/60 R18

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
N/A

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Steering Adjust type

–
Powered

4 Wheel Steer

–

Dimensions

Length

4761 mm
5155 mm

Width

1864 mm
1995 mm

Height

1682 mm
1775 mm

Wheelbase

2789 mm
3090 mm

Ground Clearance

194 mm
–

Kerb Weight

1902 kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

281 - 1976 litres
627 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Remote Locking

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Climate Control

3-zone
3-zone

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Cup Holders

–

Door Pockets

Driver Armrest Storage

Driving Modes

Acoustic Windshield

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Rear AC Vents

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Front Seatback Pockets

Glove Box

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Sunroof

Panoramic
Dual

Adjustable Underthigh Support

Front Only
–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Trunk Light

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Removable Third-Row Seat

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

–
All

Powered Tailgate

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

–
Fully Digital

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

–
All

Push Button Start

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Ambient Lighting

–

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Safety

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Lane Keep Assist

Adaptive Cruise Control

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Passenger Airbag

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Traction Control

Side Airbag

Hill Start Assist

Driver Attention Warning

Driver Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Curtain Airbag

Central Locking

Dual Tone Horn

–

Brake Assist (BA)

Blind Spot Monitor

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Automatic Headlamps

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

All
–

Electronic Stability Control

Front Collision Avoidance

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Airbags

9
8

Hill Descent Control

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Heads Up Display

–

High Beam Assist

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Electronic Parking Brake

–
Yes with Autohold

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Child Safety Lock

–

Automatic Wipers

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Rear Defogger

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Scuff Plates

–

Roof Rails

Antenna

Shark Fin

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Wheel Arch Cladding

Spoiler

Cornering Headlights

–

Headlight Type

Matrix LED
LED

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

Stop Lamp

–

LED DRLs

–

LED fog lamps

–

LED headlamps

–

Sliding Rear Doors

–
Powered Sliding Rear Doors

Projector Headlamps

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Puddle Lamps

–

LED taillights

–

Front Fog Lamps

–

Interior

Head-up Display

Average Speed

Gear Indicator

Distance to Empty

Average Fuel Consumption

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Third Row Seats

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front & Rear

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Adjustable Front Headrests

Sliding Middle Row

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Seat Material

Leather
Leatherette

Seat Count

7
7

Driver's Seat Memory

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Rear Seat Backrest Split

40:20:40

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Powered

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Heated Seats

Front Only
Rear Only

Middle-Row Folding

Fold and Tumble
–

Trip Meter

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Shift Indicator

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Massage Seats

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats Split

–
60:40

Entertainment

Steering Phone Controls

Front USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Wireless Phone Charging

USB Input

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Satellite Navigation

On-board
Phone-based

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Display

12.9 inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Audio System

–

Third Row USB port

–
2 Type C

CD Player

–

Branded Music System

–
Bose

Speakers

–
12

AUX Input

–

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

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

•12w

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?