Kia Sonet vs Kia Carnival Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Kia Sonet and Kia Carnival comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Kia Sonet HTE Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual is priced at ₹7.32 Lakh, Kia Carnival Limousine Plus is priced at ₹59.42 Lakh.
Kia Sonet HTE Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual comes with 1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Kia Carnival Limousine Plus comes with 2151 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Kia Sonet vs Kia Carnival Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Kia Sonet	Kia Carnival
Engine Capacity	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2151 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	190 bhp @ 3800 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

Kia Sonet

₹ 7.32 Lakh

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Kia Carnival

₹ 59.42 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

7.32 Lakh

59.42 Lakh

EMI

₹13,514

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹1,09,727

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User Rating

4.5

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NCAP Rating

—

Colors

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Frunk Storage

—

Bootspace

385 litres

540 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres

72 litres

Seating Capacity

5 Person

7 Person

Doors

5 Doors

No of Rows

2 Rows

3 Rows

Battery Charging

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

City Mileage

—

Alternate Fuel

Electric Motor Assist

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

82 Bhp @ 6000 Rpm

190 Bhp @ 3800 Rpm

Electric Motor

—

Range

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Drivetrain

FWD

AC Fast Charging

—

Driving Range

—

1069 km

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

—

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Max Motor Performance

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

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12.32 seconds

Fuel Type

Petrol

Diesel

Transmission

Manual - 5 Gears

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Highway Mileage

—

Engine Type

Smartstream G 1.2

2.2L CRDi

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

115 Nm @ 4200 Rpm

441 Nm @ 1750 Rpm

Engine

1197 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

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

Top Speed

—

Others

Idle Start/Stop

DC Fast Charging

—

Mileage (ARAI)

18.4 kmpl

14.85 kmpl

Battery

—

Width

1790 mm

1995 mm

Ground Clearance

—

180 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

Height

1610 mm

1775 mm

Wheelbase

2500 mm

3090 mm

Length

3995 mm

5155 mm

Kerb Weight

—

Front Suspension

McPherson Strut With Coil Spring

Macpherson Strut With Coil Spring

Rear Suspension

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle With Coil Spring

Multi Link

Minimum Turning Radius

—

5.8 metres

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Spare Wheel

Steel

Space Saver

Wheels

Steel Rims

Diamond-cut Alloy Wheels

Four Wheel Steering

—

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Tyres

195 / 65 R15

235 / 60 R18

Rear Tyres

195 / 65 R15

235 / 60 R18

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Disc

Roof-mounted Antenna

Body-coloured Bumpers

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Sunroof / Moonroof

Electrically Adjustable

Roof Rails

Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Shark Fin Antenna

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Rub-strips

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

With Key

Keyless

Engine Immobiliser

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)

Ventilated Seats

Front And Middle Row

Driver Seat Adjustment

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

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Split Rear Seat

50:50

Front Seatback Pockets

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)

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Interiors

Single Tone

Dual Tone

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

—

Seat Upholstery

Leatherette

Leather

Rear Armrest

Headrests

Front & Rear

Front, Second & Third

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Captain Seats

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated And Cooled

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver Armrest

Interior Colours

Black

Tuscan & Umber

Split Third Row Seat

—

60:40

Third Row Seat Adjustment

—

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Third Row Seat Type

—

Bench

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Lane Departure Warning

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Puncture Repair Kit

—

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)

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

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

Power Windows

Front Only

Front & Rear

Interior Door Handles

Silver

One Touch Down

All

Power Windows Position

Front Only

Front & Rear

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Rear Windshield Blind

One Touch Up

All

Rear Defogger

Interior Door Handles Finish

Silver

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Side Window Blinds

Rear - Manual

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Both Sides

Scuff Plates

Illuminated

Rear Wiper

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rain-sensing Wipers

Steering-mounted controls

Speakers

Voice Command

iPod Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Touchscreen Size

—

12.3 inch

USB Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

GPS Navigation System

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)

Android Auto (Yes), Apple CarPlay (Yes)

AM/FM Radio

Internal Hard Drive

Infotainment Screen Size

—

12.3 inch

AUX Compatibility

Wireless Charger

Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Gesture Control

—

DVD Playback

—

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Gear Indicator

Clock

Digital

Average Speed

Instrument Cluster

Analogue - Digital

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Shift Indicator

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue - Digital

Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Tachometer

Analogue

Digital

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Door Ajar Warning

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

Cup Holders

Front Only

Cooled Glovebox

Sunglass Holder

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Umbrella Storage in Door

Heater

Cabin Boot Access

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

Electronic - Internal Only

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Parking Sensors

Rear

Front & Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

12V Power Outlets

Electronic Parking Brake

Rear AC

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Separate Zone, Vents On Roof

Air Purifier

Air Conditioner

Yes (Manual)

Yes (Automatic Three Zone)

Third Row AC Zone

—

Blower, Vents On Roof , Common Fan Speed Controls

Cruise Control

Adaptive With Stop And Go

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

—

Automatic Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

Active

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Headlights

Halogen

LED Projector

Headlight Height Adjuster

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Reading Lamp

Both Sides

Cabin Lamps

Centre

Front And Rear

Cabin Lamps Position

Centre

Front And Rear

Rear Reading Lamp

Both Sides

Fog Lights

Halogen

LED,LED

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Glovebox Lamp

Taillights

Halogen

LED

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Puddle Lamps

Ambient Interior Count

—

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Differential Lock

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

—

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

—

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Kia Sonet

✓360 degree camera adds to the convenient
✓Fully digital drivers display looks modern & hi-tech
✓Camera based level 1 ADAS adds to the active safety
✓6 speed manual gearbox re-introduced in 1.5 litre diesel engine

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.