Kia Carnival vs Lexus LM Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Kia Carnival and Lexus LM comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Kia Carnival Limousine Plus is priced at ₹59.65 Lakh, Lexus LM 350h 7 STR VIP is priced at ₹2.20 Cr.
Kia Carnival Limousine Plus comes with 2151 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Lexus LM 350h 7 STR VIP comes with 2487 cc, 4 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Kia Carnival vs Lexus LM Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Kia Carnival	Lexus LM
Engine Capacity	2151 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2487 cc, 4 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	190 bhp @ 3800 rpm	190 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift	Automatic (e-CVT) - CVT Gears, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Diesel	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

Kia Carnival

₹ 59.65 Lakh

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Lexus LM

₹ 2.20 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

59.65 Lakh

2.20 Cr

EMI

₹1,10,141

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹4,05,655

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

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4.4

NCAP Rating

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Colors

Kia Carnival Colours

Lexus LM Colours

Frunk Storage

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Bootspace

540 litres

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Fuel Tank Capacity

72 litres

60 litres

Seating Capacity

7 Person

Doors

5 Doors

No of Rows

3 Rows

Battery Charging

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

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City Mileage

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Alternate Fuel

Electric Motor Assist

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

190 Bhp @ 3800 Rpm

190 Bhp @ 6000 Rpm

Electric Motor

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2 Permanent Magnet Synchronous Placed At One Motor Each On Front And Rear Axle

Range

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AC Regular Charging

—

Drivetrain

FWD

AWD

AC Fast Charging

—

Driving Range

1069 km

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Max Motor Performance

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246 Bhp, 270 Nm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

12.32 seconds

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Fuel Type

Diesel

Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

Transmission

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift

Automatic (e-CVT) - CVT Gears, Sport Mode

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Highway Mileage

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Engine Type

2.2L CRDi

2.5 Litres

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

441 Nm @ 1750 Rpm

242 Nm @ 4500 Rpm

Engine

2151 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

2487 Cc, 4 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Top Speed

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Others

Idle Start/Stop

Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode

DC Fast Charging

—

Mileage (ARAI)

14.85 kmpl

18.4 kmpl

Battery

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44 KWh, Nickel Metal Hydride, 650 Volt,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

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242 Nm @ 4500 Rpm

Width

1995 mm

1890 mm

Ground Clearance

180 mm

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Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

Height

1775 mm

1940 mm

Wheelbase

3090 mm

3000 mm

Length

5155 mm

5125 mm

Kerb Weight

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2355 kg

Front Suspension

Macpherson Strut With Coil Spring

MacPherson Strut-type

Rear Suspension

Multi Link

Double Wishbone Type

Minimum Turning Radius

5.8 metres

5.9 metres

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Alloy

Wheels

Diamond-cut Alloy Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Four Wheel Steering

Front Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Front Tyres

235 / 60 R18

225 / 55 R19

Rear Tyres

235 / 60 R18

225 / 55 R19

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Tyre Construction

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Run-Flat

Roof-mounted Antenna

Body-coloured Bumpers

Body Kit

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Sunroof / Moonroof

Electrically Adjustable

Roof Rails

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Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Rub-strips

Chrome Finish

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Remote

Engine Immobiliser

Split Third Row Seat

60:40

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Rear Armrest

Driver Seat Adjustment

14 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle: Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

24 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support Forward / Back, Headrest Forward / Back, Shoulder Support Forward / Back, Backrest Bolsters In / Out, Seat Base Bolsters In / Out)

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Headrests

Front, Second & Third

Front & Rear

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated And Cooled

Driver Armrest

Ventilated Seats

Front And Middle Row

All

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Split Rear Seat

50:50

Second Row Seat Adjustment

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle: Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down)

16 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support Forward / Back, Backrest Bolsters In / Out)

Third Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

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Rear Passenger Seat Type

Captain Seats

Bench

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Front Seatback Pockets

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Interiors

Dual Tone

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

Third Row Seat Type

Bench

Interior Colours

Tuscan & Umber

Black, Crimson / Black, White / Black

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt

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Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Lane Departure Warning

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Airbags

8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side)

14 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side, 2 Rear Curtain)

Seat Belt Warning

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

Child Seat Anchor Points

Rear Middle Head Rest

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Blind Spot Detection

Dashcam

—

Lane Departure Prevention

High-beam Assist

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

—

Puncture Repair Kit

—

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Interior Door Handles

Silver

Chrome

One Touch Down

All

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Rear Windshield Blind

Electric

One Touch Up

All

Rear Defogger

Interior Door Handles Finish

Silver

Chrome

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Side Window Blinds

Rear - Manual

Rear - Electric

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

Scuff Plates

Illuminated

Metallic

Rear Wiper

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rain-sensing Wipers

Exterior Door Handles Finish

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Body Coloured

Steering-mounted controls

Speakers

Voice Command

Gesture Control

—

iPod Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Touchscreen Size

12.3 inch

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USB Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

TFT Display

GPS Navigation System

DVD Playback

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Yes), Apple CarPlay (Yes)

Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)

AM/FM Radio

Internal Hard Drive

—

Infotainment Screen Size

12.3 inch

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AUX Compatibility

Wireless Charger

—

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

Android Auto

Wireless

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Gear Indicator

Clock

Digital

Analogue

Average Speed

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Tachometer

Digital

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Door Ajar Warning

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

100000

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

160000

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Driver Armrest Storage

Third Row Cup Holders

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

Front & Second Row

Cup Holders

Front Only

Front & Rear

Cooled Glovebox

Sunglass Holder

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Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Heater

Cabin Boot Access

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

12V Power Outlets

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Rear AC

Separate Zone, Vents On Roof

Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Air Purifier

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Three Zone)

Automatic Four Zone

Third Row AC Zone

Blower, Vents On Roof , Common Fan Speed Controls

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Cruise Control

Adaptive With Stop And Go

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

—

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Automatic Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

Active

Intelligent

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Headlights

LED Projector

LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Reading Lamp

Both Sides

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Rear Reading Lamp

Both Sides

Fog Lights

LED,LED

LED

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Glovebox Lamp

Taillights

LED

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Puddle Lamps

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Ambient Interior Count

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Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Differential Lock

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Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Ride Height Adjustment

Hill Hold Control

Hill Descent Control

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Four-Wheel-Drive

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Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Kia Carnival

✓Luxurious MPV with excellent practicality, outperforming similarly priced SUVs.
✓Solid build quality with premium fit and finish.
✓Large size offers impressive road presence.
✓Spacious, comfortable interiors with an adult-friendly third row.
✓Smooth 2.2L diesel engine and 8-speed automatic gearbox.
✓Superior ride comfort and handling.
✓Massive 627L boot space with all rows up, expandable further.
✓ dual sunroofs, Bose audio, ADAS Level 2, and powered rear doors.
✓5-star ANCAP safety rating with 8 airbags, ADAS, and 360-degree camera.