Nissan X-Trail vs Kia Carnival

Should you buy Nissan X-Trail or Kia Carnival? 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. Nissan X-Trail price starts at Rs 48.20 Lakh ex-showroom for STD (Petrol) and Kia Carnival price starts Rs 59.65 Lakh ex-showroom for Limousine Plus (Diesel). X-Trail has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the X-Trail has a mileage of 10 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Carnival has a mileage of 14.85 kmpl (Diesel top model).

X-Trail Vs Carnival

Key Highlights	Nissan X-Trail	Kia Carnival
On Road Price	Rs.55,44,983^*	Rs.70,93,854^*
Mileage (city)	10 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1498	2151
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Nissan X-Trail
STD
48.20 Lakh^*
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Limousine Plus
59.65 Lakh^*
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Rs48.20 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	STD	Limousine Plus
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.55,44,983^*	Rs.70,93,854^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,06,202/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,37,792/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,90,137	Rs.2,59,244
User Rating	4.6 Based on 18 Reviews	4.6 Based on 82 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

STD

Limousine Plus

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.55,44,983^*

Rs.70,93,854^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,06,202/month

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Rs.1,37,792/month

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Insurance

Rs.1,90,137

Rs.2,59,244

User Rating

4.6

Based on 18 Reviews

4.6

Based on 82 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	KR15 VC-TURBO	Smartstream In-line
Displacement (cc)	1498	2151
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	161bhp@4800rpm	190bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	300Nm@2800-3600rpm	441Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	CRDi
Turbo Charger	Yes	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	CVT	8 Speed
Drive Type	FWD	2WD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

KR15 VC-TURBO

Smartstream In-line

Displacement (cc)

1498

2151

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

161bhp@4800rpm

190bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

300Nm@2800-3600rpm

441Nm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

CRDi

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

CVT

8 Speed

Drive Type

FWD

2WD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	10	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	13.7	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	14.85
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	55	72
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	200	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	-	Multi-link suspension
Shock Absorbers Type	Twin Tube	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.5	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	200	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	9.6 s	-
Tyre Size	255/45 R20	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	585	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4680	5155
Width (mm)	1840	1995
Height (mm)	1725	1775
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	210	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2705	3090
Kerb Weight (kg)	1676	-
Grossweight (kg)	2285	-
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	-	180
Seating Capacity	7	7
Boot Space (Litres)	177	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	3 Zone
Air Quality Control	No	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	3rd Row 60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	No	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Drive Modes	3	4
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	Normal\|Eco\|Sport	Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	Yes	-
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
Additional Features	Sunglass Holder more	- more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.28	12.3
Upholstery	Fabric	Leather
Ambient Light Colour	-	64

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Diamond BlackPearl WhiteCHAMPAGNE SILVERX-Trail Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	No	Yes
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front & Rear
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Panoramic	Dual Sunroof
Boot Opening	-	Hands-Free
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	-
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	255/45 R20	235/60 R18
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
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	7	8
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	No	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
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	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	8	12.3
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	12
Additional Features	- more	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay more
Usb Ports	-	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Kia Connect
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Nissan X-Trail
- Gets noticed: Large size, clean design and exclusivity gives it great road presence.
- Feels premium inside: Impressive interior with soft-touch leather elements and high quality plastics.
- Good chauffeur-driven SUV: Spacious second row seats and comfortable ride make it a good option for chauffeur-driven owners.
Kia Carnival
- Second-row VIP lounge seats with power recline, leg rests, and ventilation offer great comfort.
- The overall package is very much feature-loaded, with all the creature comforts covered.
- Accommodates up to 7 passengers comfortably, with ample legroom and headroom across all rows.
- Offers 540 litres of boot space even with all three rows up, suitable for long family trips.

Nissan X-Trail
- Missing features: Does not come with leatherette upholstery, powered seats, front seat ventilation, and ADAS.
- Cramped third row: The space here is best used for kids/pets. There are better 6/7-seaters available for similar or less money.
- Limited powertrains: No hybrid, diesel or AWD option available.
Kia Carnival
- Priced at Rs 63.91 lakh (ex-showroom), it may be out of reach for many potential buyers.
- Available only in the fully-loaded Limousine Plus variant, and only in 2 colour options, White and Black, restricting choices for customisation.
- Lacks a petrol or hybrid option in the Indian market, which could be a drawback for some buyers.
- The 2.2-litre diesel engine offers a claimed mileage of 14.85 kmpl, which might be less economical for city driving.

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