Kia Seltos vs Kia Carnival Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Kia Seltos and Kia Carnival comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Kia Seltos HTE 1.5L Petrol MT is priced at ₹10.99 Lakh, Kia Carnival Limousine Plus is priced at ₹59.42 Lakh.
Kia Seltos HTE 1.5L Petrol MT comes with 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution engine, Kia Carnival Limousine Plus comes with 2151 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Kia Seltos vs Kia Carnival Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Kia Seltos	Kia Carnival
Engine Capacity	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution	2151 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	190 bhp @ 3800 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

Kia Seltos

₹ 10.99 Lakh

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Kia Carnival

₹ 59.42 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

10.99 Lakh

59.42 Lakh

EMI

₹20,293

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹1,09,727

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NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

447 liters

540 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

47 liters

72 litres

Seating Capacity

5 Persons

7 Person

Number of Seating Rows

2 Rows

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Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

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3 Rows

Engine

1497 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct Fuel Distribution

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

Engine Type

Smartstream G1.5

2.2L CRDi

Fuel Type

Petrol

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

113 Bhp @ 6300 Rpm

190 Bhp @ 3800 Rpm

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

144 Nm @ 4500 Rpm

441 Nm @ 1750 Rpm

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

Manual - 6 Gears

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift

Turbocharger/Supercharger

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E20 Compatibility

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Direct Start in CNG

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Idle Start/Stop

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Pure Electric Driving Mode

Fuel Change Over Switch

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Mileage (ARAI)

17 Kmpl

14.85 kmpl

Battery Charging

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Performance on Alternate Fuel

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City Mileage

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Alternate Fuel

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Electric Motor Assist

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Electric Motor

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Range

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AC Regular Charging

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AC Fast Charging

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Driving Range

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1069 km

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

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Turbocharged

Max Motor Performance

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

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12.32 seconds

Fuel Type

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Diesel

Highway Mileage

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Top Speed

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Others

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Idle Start/Stop

DC Fast Charging

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Battery

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Length

4460 mm

5155 mm

Height

1635 mm

1775 mm

Width

1830 mm

1995 mm

Wheelbase

2690 mm

3090 mm

Ground Clearance

190 mm

180 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Kerb Weight

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Front Suspension

McPherson Strut With Coil Spring

Macpherson Strut With Coil Spring

Rear Suspension

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) With Coil Spring

Multi Link

Chassis Type

Unibody/Monocoque Frame

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric) Steering With 3 Spokes

Power Assisted (Electric)

Tyres

Radial - Tubeless Tyres

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Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)

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Front Tyres

205 / 65 R16

235 / 60 R18

Wheels

Steel Rims

Diamond-cut Alloy Wheels

Front Brake Type

Disc Brakes

Disc

Rear Brake Type

Disc Brakes

Disc

Spare Wheel

Steel (205/65R16), Located In Boot

Space Saver

Rear Tyres

205 / 65 R16

235 / 60 R18

Tyre Inflator

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Minimum Turning Radius

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5.8 metres

Four Wheel Steering

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Spoiler

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Body-Coloured Bumpers

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Body Kit

Cladding - Body Coloured

Roof Mounted Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

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Roof Rails

Rub-strips

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Roof-mounted Antenna

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Body-coloured Bumpers

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Sunroof / Moonroof

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Electrically Adjustable

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

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Central Locking

Keyless

Child Safety Lock

Engine Immobilizer

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Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

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Seat Upholstery

Fabric

Leather

Interiors

Dual Tone (Smoky Black & Grey)

Dual Tone

Driver Armrest

Driver Seat Adjustment

8 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down, Seat Height: Up / Down)

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)

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down)

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

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

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)

Ventilated Seats

Front And Middle Row

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated And Cooled

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Headrests

Front & Rear

Front, Second & Third

Front Seatback Pockets

Rear Armrest

Split Rear Seat

50:50

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Captain Seats

Rear Parcel Tray

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Split Third Row Seat

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60:40

Third Row Seat Adjustment

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2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Rear Row Seat Adjustment

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Third Row Seat Type

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Bench

Interior Colours

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Tuscan & Umber

Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

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

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Child Seat Anchor Points

Skid Plate

Front & Rear

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Seat Belt Warning

ADAS

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NCAP Rating

Not Tested

Forward Collision Warning

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Automatic Emergency Braking

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Driver Drowsiness Detection

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Lane Functions

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Lane Departure Warning

High-beam Assist

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Cornering Brake Control (CBC)

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Dual Tone Horn

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Reflectors

Rear Bumper

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Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt

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Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

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Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

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Rear Cross-traffic Assist

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Rear Middle Head Rest

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Blind Spot Detection

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Dashcam

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Lane Departure Prevention

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Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured Finish With Flush Fit Handle Type

Body Coloured

Interior Door Handles

Silver

Door Type

Regular Doors

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Interior Door Handles Finish

Silver

Power Windows

Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch Up/down

Front & Rear

One Touch - Up

Driver

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One Touch-Down

Driver

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Window Sunshade

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Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)

Body Coloured Finish ORVM Colour

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Adjustable ORVM

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Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

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Rear Wiper

Rear Defogger

Bootlid Opener

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Electric Tailgate Release

One Touch Down

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All

Power Windows Position

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Front & Rear

Adjustable ORVMs

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Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Rear Windshield Blind

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One Touch Up

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All

ORVM Colour

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Body Coloured

Side Window Blinds

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Rear - Manual

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

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ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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Both Sides

Scuff Plates

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Illuminated

Rain-sensing Wipers

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Steering-mounted controls

Infotainment Screen

10.25 Inch HD Touch-screen Display

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Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone Calls & Audio Streaming

Phone & Audio Streaming

Input Methods

Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)

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Speakers

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Voice Command

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Gesture Control

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iPod Compatibility

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Touchscreen Size

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12.3 inch

USB Compatibility

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Display

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Touch-screen Display

GPS Navigation System

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DVD Playback

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Head Unit Size

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Not Available

Smart Connectivity

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Android Auto (Yes), Apple CarPlay (Yes)

AM/FM Radio

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Internal Hard Drive

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Infotainment Screen Size

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12.3 inch

AUX Compatibility

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Wireless Charger

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Display Screen for Rear Passengers

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Apple CarPlay

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Android Auto

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Integrated (in-dash) Music System

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Low Battery Warning

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Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Eco-Drive Illumination

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Average Speed

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Gear Shift Indicator

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Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

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Instantaneous Consumption

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Distance to Empty

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Gear Indicator

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Clock

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Digital

Instrument Cluster

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Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

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Shift Indicator

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Instrument Cluster Screen Type

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Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

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Tachometer

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Digital

Average Fuel Consumption

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Door Ajar Warning

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Battery Warranty (Years)

—

Warranty (Years)

3 Years

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Warranty (Kilometres)

100000 Km

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Warranty (In Kilometres)

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Unlimited

Warranty (In Years)

—

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

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Battery Warranty (In Years)

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Utility Recess On Dashboard

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Sunglass Holder

Driver Armrest Storage

Third Row Cup Holders

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Cup Holders Position

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Front Only

Cup Holders

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Front Only

Cooled Glovebox

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Heater

Cruise Control

Adaptive With Stop And Go

Parking Sensors

Rear

Front & Rear

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Air Conditioner

Manual (Front AC: Single Zone With Fan Speed Control, Second Row AC: Blower With Vents Behind Front Armrest)

Yes (Automatic Three Zone)

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera With Guidance

360 Degree Camera

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Co-Driver

Driver & Co-Driver

Creep Function

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Electronic Parking Brake

Cabin Boot Access

Dashcam

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Umbrella Storage in Door

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Anti-glare Mirrors

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Electronic - Internal Only

Front AC

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Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

12V Power Outlets

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Rear AC

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Separate Zone, Vents On Roof

Air Purifier

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Third Row AC Zone

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Blower, Vents On Roof , Common Fan Speed Controls

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

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Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

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Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone

Headlights

LED

LED Projector

Tail Lights

LED

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Daytime Running Lights

LED

Stop Lamp

LED

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Cornering Headlights

Active

Headlight Height Adjuster

Taillights

LED

Connected LED

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Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Automatic Headlamps

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Follow Me Home Headlamps

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Reading Lamp

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Both Sides

Cabin Lamps

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Front And Rear

Cabin Lamps Position

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Front And Rear

Rear Reading Lamp

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Both Sides

Fog Lights

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LED,LED

Glovebox Lamp

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Light on Vanity Mirrors

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Driver & Co-Driver

Puddle Lamps

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Ambient Interior Count

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Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Hill Hold Control

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Four-Wheel-Drive

Brake Sway Control

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Differential Lock

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Ride Height Adjustment

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Hill Descent Control

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Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Kia Seltos

✓Multiple engine options including powerful turbo-petrol
✓Premium interior with dual 12.3-inch screens
✓Great comfort features like ventilated seats & powered driver seat
✓Advanced ADAS safety features in the segment
✓Strong road presence with updated LED lighting
✓Spacious boot and rear seat comfort
✓Wide variant lineup for different budgets

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.