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BMW X3 vs Kia Carnival

Should you buy BMW X3 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. BMW X3 price starts at Rs 75.80 Lakh ex-showroom for xDrive 20 M Sport (Petrol) and Kia Carnival price starts Rs 63.90 Lakh ex-showroom for Limousine Plus (Diesel). X3 has 1998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the X3 has a mileage of 17.86 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Carnival has a mileage of 14.85 kmpl (Diesel top model).

X3 Vs Carnival

Key HighlightsBMW X3Kia Carnival
On Road PriceRs.91,59,538*Rs.75,28,287*
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Engine(cc)19952151
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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BMW X3 vs Kia Carnival comparison

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        BMW X3
        BMW X3
        Rs77.80 Lakh*
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            Kia Carnival
            Kia Carnival
            Rs63.90 Lakh*
            *Ex-showroom Price
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          • xDrive 20d M Sport
            rs75.80 - 77.80 Lakh*
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          • Limousine Plus
            rs63.90 Lakh*
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          Basic Information
          On-Road Price in New Delhi
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          Rs.91,59,538*
          Rs.75,28,287*
          Finance Available (EMI)
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          Rs.1,74,341/month
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          Rs.1,43,289/month
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          Insurance
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          Rs.3,29,238
          Rs.2,75,637
          User Rating
          4.1
          Based on 3 Reviews
          4.7
          Based on 71 Reviews
          Brochure
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          Engine & Transmission
          Engine Type
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          2.0L Diesel
          Smartstream In-line
          Displacement (cc)
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          1995
          2151
          No. of Cylinders
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          Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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          194bhp@4000rpm
          190bhp
          Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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          400Nm@1500-2750rpm
          441Nm
          Valves Per Cylinder
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          4
          4
          Fuel Supply System
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          -
          CRDi
          Turbo Charger
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          Yes
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          Transmission Type
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          Automatic
          Automatic
          Gearbox
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          8-Speed
          8 Speed
          Drive Type
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          Fuel & Performance
          Fuel Type
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          Diesel
          Diesel
          Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
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          17.86
          14.85
          Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
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          72
          Emission Norm Compliance
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          BS VI 2.0
          BS VI 2.0
          Suspension, Steering & Brakes
          Front Suspension
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          Air suspension
          MacPherson Strut suspension
          Rear Suspension
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          Air suspension
          Multi-link suspension
          Steering Type
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          Electric
          Electric
          Steering Column
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          -
          Tilt & Telescopic
          Front Brake Type
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          Disc
          Disc
          Rear Brake Type
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          Disc
          Disc
          0-100kmph (Seconds)
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          7.7 s
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          Tyre Size
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          245/50 R19
          235/60 R18
          Tyre Type
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          -
          Radial & Tubeless
          Wheel Size (Inch)
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          -
          No
          Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
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          19
          18
          Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
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          19
          18
          Dimensions & Capacity
          Length (mm)
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          4708
          5155
          Width (mm)
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          1891
          1995
          Height (mm)
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          1676
          1775
          Wheel Base (mm)
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          3090
          Seating Capacity
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          5
          7
          No. of Doors
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          5
          5
          Comfort & Convenience
          Power Steering
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          YesYes
          Automatic Climate Control
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          3 Zone
          3 Zone
          Air Quality Control
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          Yes
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          Accessory Power Outlet
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          YesYes
          Rear Reading Lamp
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          YesYes
          Rear Seat Headrest
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          Adjustable
          Adjustable
          Adjustable Headrest
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          YesYes
          Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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          Yes
          -
          Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
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          YesYes
          Rear AC Vents
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          YesYes
          Lumbar Support
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          YesYes
          Multifunction Steering Wheel
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          YesYes
          Cruise Control
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          YesYes
          Parking Sensors
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          Rear
          Front & Rear
          Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
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          Yes
          -
          Foldable Rear Seat
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          40:20:40 Split
          2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
          Engine Start Stop Button
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          YesYes
          Bottle Holder
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          Front & Rear Door
          Front & Rear Door
          Paddle Shifters
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          YesYes
          USB Charger
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          Front & Rear
          Front & Rear
          Central Console Armrest
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          -
          Yes
          Tailgate Ajar Warning
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          YesYes
          Hands-Free Tailgate
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          No
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          Battery Saver
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          Yes
          -
          Additional Features
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          12-Way Power Driver's Seat with 4-Way Lumbar Support & Memory Function,8-Way Power Front Passenger Seat,Sunshade Curtains (2nd & 3rd Row),2nd Row Roof Vents with Controls,3rd Row Roof Vents,Electrically Sliding Doors,Shift-By-Wire System (Dial Type)
          Memory Function Seats
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          Front
          One Touch Operating Power Window
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          Driver's Window
          Driver's Window
          Drive Modes
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          -
          4
          Glove Box Light
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          -
          Yes
          Idle Start Stop System
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          YesYes
          Voice assisted sunroof
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          Yes
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          Power Windows
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          Front & Rear
          Front & Rear
          Cup Holders
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          Front & Rear
          Front & Rear
          Heated Seats
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          -
          Front & Rear
          Drive Mode Types
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          -
          Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
          Air Conditioner
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          YesYes
          Heater
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          YesYes
          Adjustable Steering
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          Height & Reach
          Height & Reach
          KeyLess Entry
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          YesYes
          Ventilated Seats
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          YesYes
          Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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          YesYes
          Electric Adjustable Seats
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          Front
          Front
          Automatic Headlamps
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          YesYes
          Follow Me Home Headlamps
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          YesYes
          Interior
          Tachometer
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          YesYes
          Glove Box
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          YesYes
          Additional Features
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          -
          2nd row powered relaxation seats with ventilation,heating & leg support,2nd Row Captain Seats with Sliding & Reclining function & Walk-in Device,3rd Row 60:40 Split Folding and Sinking Seats,Leatherette Wrapped Steering Wheel,Satin Silver Interior Door Handle,Auto Anti-Glare IRVM
          Digital Cluster
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          YesYes
          Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
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          12.3
          12.3
          Upholstery
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          -
          Leather
          Ambient Light Colour
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          -
          64
          Exterior
          Photo Comparison
          Rear Right SideBMW X3 Rear Right SideKia Carnival Rear Right Side
          WheelBMW X3 WheelKia Carnival Wheel
          HeadlightBMW X3 HeadlightKia Carnival Headlight
          Front Left SideBMW X3 Front Left SideKia Carnival Front Left Side
          Available Colours
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          Brooklyn Grey MetallicAlpine WhiteIndividual Tanzanite BlueCreamy WhiteBlack Sapphire MetallicX3 ColoursGlacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours
          Body Type
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          Adjustable Headlamps
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          YesYes
          Rain Sensing Wiper
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          YesYes
          Rear Window Wiper
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          -
          Yes
          Rear Window Washer
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          Yes
          Rear Window Defogger
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          YesYes
          Wheel Covers
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          -
          No
          Alloy Wheels
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          YesYes
          Rear Spoiler
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          YesYes
          Sun Roof
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          -
          Yes
          Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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          YesYes
          Integrated Antenna
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          Yes
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          Projector Headlamps
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          -
          Yes
          Roof Rails
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          Yes
          LED DRLs
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          YesYes
          LED Headlamps
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          YesYes
          LED Taillights
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          YesYes
          LED Fog Lamps
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          -
          Yes
          Additional Features
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          -
          Black & Chrome Tiger Nose Grille,Intelligent Ice Cube Led Projection Headlamp (ILED),Starmap Daytime Running Light (SDRL),LED Rear Combination Lamps,Rear Spoiler With LED HMSL,Roof Rail,Hidden Rear Wiper,Body Colored Door Handles With Chrome Accents,Side Sill Garnish With Matte Chrome Insert,Matte Chrome Plated Front and Rear Skid Plates
          Automatic Headlamps
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          YesYes
          Fog Lights
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          -
          Front & Rear
          Antenna
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          Shark Fin
          Shark Fin
          Sunroof
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          Panoramic
          Dual Sunroof
          Boot Opening
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          Hands-Free
          Powered
          Puddle Lamps
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          YesYes
          Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
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          Powered
          Powered & Folding
          Tyre Size
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          245/50 R19
          235/60 R18
          Tyre Type
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          -
          Radial & Tubeless
          Wheel Size (Inch)
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          -
          No
          Safety
          Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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          YesYes
          Brake Assist
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          Yes
          -
          Central Locking
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          YesYes
          Child Safety Locks
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          YesYes
          Anti Theft Alarm
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          -
          Yes
          No. of Airbags
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          6
          8
          Driver Airbag
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          YesYes
          Passenger Airbag
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          YesYes
          Side Airbag
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          YesYes
          Side Airbag Rear
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          -
          Yes
          Day Night Rear View Mirror
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          YesYes
          Seat Belt Warning
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          YesYes
          Door Ajar Warning
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          YesYes
          Traction Control
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          Yes
          -
          Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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          YesYes
          Engine Immobilizer
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          YesYes
          Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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          YesYes
          Rear Camera
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          With Guidedlines
          With Guidedlines
          Anti Theft Device
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          -
          Yes
          Anti Pinch Power Windows
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          Driver's Window
          Driver's Window
          Speed Alert
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          YesYes
          Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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          YesYes
          Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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          YesYes
          Heads-Up Display (HUD)
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          YesYes
          Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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          Driver and Passenger
          Driver and Passenger
          Sos Emergency Assistance
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          YesYes
          Blind Spot Monitor
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          -
          Yes
          Blind Spot Camera
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          -
          Yes
          Geo Fence Alert
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          -
          Yes
          Hill Descent Control
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          Yes
          Hill Assist
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          YesYes
          Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
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          YesYes
          360 View Camera
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          YesYes
          Curtain Airbag
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          YesYes
          Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
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          YesYes
          ADAS
          Forward Collision Warning
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          -
          Yes
          Speed Assist System
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          -
          Yes
          Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
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          Yes
          Lane Departure Warning
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          -
          Yes
          Lane Keep Assist
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          -
          Yes
          Driver Attention Warning
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          -
          Yes
          Adaptive Cruise Control
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          -
          Yes
          Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
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          -
          Yes
          Adaptive High Beam Assist
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          -
          Yes
          Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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          -
          Yes
          Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
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          -
          Yes
          Advance Internet
          Live Location
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          Yes
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          Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
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          Yes
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          E-Manual
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          Yes
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          Digital Car Key
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          Yes
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          Navigation With Live Traffic
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          Yes
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          Live Weather
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          Yes
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          E-Call & I-Call
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          Yes
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          Over the Air (OTA) Updates
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          YesYes
          SOS Button
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          Yes
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          RSA
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          Yes
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          Over Speeding Alert
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          Yes
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          Entertainment & Communication
          Radio
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          YesYes
          Wireless Phone Charging
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          YesYes
          Bluetooth Connectivity
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          YesYes
          Touchscreen
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          YesYes
          Touchscreen Size
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          14.9
          12.3
          Connectivity
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          Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
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          Android Auto
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          Apple Car Play
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          YesYes
          No. of Speakers
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          15
          12
          Additional Features
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          -
          Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
          Usb Ports
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          YesYes
          Inbuilt Apps
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          -
          Kia Connect
          Speakers
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          Front & Rear
          Front & Rear

          Pros & Cons

          • Pros
          • Cons
          • BMW X3

            • New refreshed looks but still as good looking as ever
            • Interiors have received a complete refresh and look very premium and youthful
            • Large 14-inch touch screen, 15-speaker sound, and three zone climate control are some of the highlights
            • Multiple airbags, ADAS and 360 degree camera are part of a strong safety suite
            • Diesel and petrol engine options too

            Kia Carnival

            • Most spacious car you can buy for under a crore
            • Rear seat comfort and space is much better than luxury cars costing double the Carnival’s price
            • Ample boot space behind the third row
            • The front 4 seats are powered, heated and ventilated
            • Impressive road presence despite being an MPV
          • BMW X3

            • Youthful interiors may not appeal to the old school enthusiast

            Kia Carnival

            • Rear cabin quality should have been better
            • Noise insulation is not good for a chauffeur driven car

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          Questions & answers

          Q ) Which car is cheaper between BMW X3 and Kia Carnival?
          A ) BMW X3 price starts at ₹ 75.80 Lakh & Kia Carnival price starts at ₹ 63.90 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Carnival is cheaper between these two cars.
          Q ) Which car has good mileage BMW X3 and Kia Carnival?
          A ) The mileage of X3 is 17.86 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of Carnival is 14.85 kmpl in New Delhi. BMW X3 gives better mileage than Kia Carnival.
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