Kia Carnival vs Skoda Kodiaq RS

Should you buy Kia Carnival or Skoda Kodiaq RS? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Kia Carnival price starts at Rs 59.65 Lakh ex-showroom for Limousine Plus (Diesel) and Skoda Kodiaq RS price starts Rs 66.99 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.0 TSI (Petrol). Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Kodiaq RS has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carnival has a mileage of 14.85 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Kodiaq RS has a mileage of - (Petrol top model).

Carnival Vs Kodiaq RS

Key Highlights	Kia Carnival	Skoda Kodiaq RS
On Road Price	Rs.70,93,854^*	Rs.77,28,242^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2151	1984
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Kia Carnival
Limousine Plus
59.65 Lakh^*
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2.0 TSI
66.99 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Limousine Plus	2.0 TSI
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.70,93,854^*	Rs.77,28,242^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,37,792/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,47,095/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,59,244	Rs.2,87,552
User Rating	4.6 Based on 82 Reviews	-
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Basic Information

Variant

Limousine Plus

2.0 TSI

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.70,93,854^*

Rs.77,28,242^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,37,792/month

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Rs.1,47,095/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,59,244

Rs.2,87,552

User Rating

4.6

Based on 82 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream In-line	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	2151	1984
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	190bhp	-
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	441Nm	-
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	CRDi	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8 Speed	7-speed DSG
Drive Type	2WD	AWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream In-line

Petrol

Displacement (cc)

2151

1984

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

190bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

441Nm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

CRDi

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8 Speed

7-speed DSG

Drive Type

2WD

AWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	14.85	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	72	58
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link, Solid Axle
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	235/45 R20
Tyre Type	Radial & Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	786

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5155	4761
Width (mm)	1995	1864
Height (mm)	1775	1682
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	194
Wheel Base (mm)	3090	2789
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1902
Grossweight (kg)	-	2500
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	180	-
Seating Capacity	7	7
Boot Space (Litres)	-	281

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	3 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	3rd Row 60:40 Split	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	Front
Drive Modes	4	-
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	Front & Rear	Front Only
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	Ambient light	Ambient light,Footwell Lamp
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	10.25
Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Ambient Light Colour	64	-

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours	Moon WhiteMagic BlackSteel GreyVelvet RedKodiaq RS Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	-
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Dual Sunroof	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Hands-Free	Electronic
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	235/45 R20
Tyre Type	Radial & Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	8	9
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Blind Spot Camera	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Speed Assist System	Yes	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	Yes	-

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-
Live Weather	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.3	12.90
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	12	13
Additional Features	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay more	- more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	Kia Connect	-
Subwoofer	-	1
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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