Skoda Octavia RS vs Kia Carnival

Should you buy Skoda Octavia RS 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. Skoda Octavia RS price starts at Rs 56.69 Lakh ex-showroom for STD (Petrol) and Kia Carnival price starts Rs 59.65 Lakh ex-showroom for Limousine Plus (Diesel). Octavia RS has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Octavia RS has a mileage of - (Petrol top model) and the Carnival has a mileage of 14.85 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Octavia RS Vs Carnival

Key Highlights	Skoda Octavia RS	Kia Carnival
On Road Price	Rs.65,45,223^*	Rs.70,93,854^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1984	2151
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Skoda Octavia RS
STD
56.69 Lakh^*
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Limousine Plus
59.65 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	STD	Limousine Plus
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.65,45,223^*	Rs.70,93,854^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,24,571/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,37,792/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,47,833	Rs.2,59,244
User Rating	4.8 Based on 8 Reviews	4.6 Based on 82 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

STD

Limousine Plus

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.65,45,223^*

Rs.70,93,854^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,24,571/month

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Rs.1,37,792/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,47,833

Rs.2,59,244

User Rating

4.8

Based on 8 Reviews

4.6

Based on 82 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Turbocharged Petrol	Smartstream In-line
Displacement (cc)	1984	2151
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	261.49bhp	190bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	370Nm@1 ,600 - 4,500rpm	441Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	CRDi
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-speed DSG	8 Speed
Drive Type	FWD	2WD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged Petrol

Smartstream In-line

Displacement (cc)

1984

2151

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

261.49bhp

190bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

370Nm@1 ,600 - 4,500rpm

441Nm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

CRDi

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

7-speed DSG

8 Speed

Drive Type

FWD

2WD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	14.85
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50	72
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link, Solid Axle	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Tyre Size	225/40 R19	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	1555	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4709	5155
Width (mm)	1829	1995
Height (mm)	1457	1775
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	128	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2677	3090
Kerb Weight (kg)	1528	-
Grossweight (kg)	2060	-
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	-	180
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	600	-

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
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	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
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility more	- more
Massage Seats	Front	-
Memory Function Seats	Front	Driver's Seat Only
Autonomous Parking	Full	-
Drive Modes	-	4
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	Front Only	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Drive Mode Types	-	Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
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Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Glove Box	-	Yes
Interior Lighting	Ambient light	Ambient light
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.24	12.3
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leather
Ambient Light Colour	-	64

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Mamba GreenMagic BlackVelvet RedOctavia RS Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Washers	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	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
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
Sunroof	-	Dual Sunroof
Boot Opening	Electronic	Hands-Free
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Heated,Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	225/40 R19	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	-	Yes
Child Safety Locks	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	10	8
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Camera	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	Yes	-
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	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	12.90	12.3
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	11	12
Additional Features	CANTON Sound System 675W 11 Speakers + Subwoofer more	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay more
Usb Ports	Type-C: 5	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Kia Connect
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Skoda Octavia RS
- Handles like a sports car: The steering is direct and progressive while the chassis feels like it can take on more
- Performance: Smooth and easy in the city, but quick and exciting when you want to have fun
- Super practical: Has enough storage spaces inside the cabin and a big boot for a long vacation
- Sleeper design: Doesn’t look overly aggressive, but is immediately recognizable to the people who know
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.

Skoda Octavia RS
- Ride quality: Can be too stiff for our broken roads
- Ingress egress is super inconvenient with a low roof that requires you to duck a lot.
- Rear seats: Adequate space, but the limited sense of space makes it feel claustrophobic
- Sound: Engine and exhaust sound a little muted for a performance-oriented car
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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