Kia Carnival vs Audi Q5

Should you buy Kia Carnival or Audi Q5? 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. Kia Carnival price starts at Rs 63.90 Lakh ex-showroom for Limousine Plus (Diesel) and Audi Q5 price starts Rs 66.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium Plus (Petrol). Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Q5 has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carnival has a mileage of 14.85 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Q5 has a mileage of 13.47 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Carnival Vs Q5

Key Highlights	Kia Carnival	Audi Q5
On Road Price	Rs.75,28,287^*	Rs.85,04,465^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2151	1984
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Kia Carnival
Rs63.90 Lakh^*
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Audi Q5
Rs73.79 Lakh^*
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Brand / Model
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Kia Carnival
Limousine Plus
63.90 Lakh^*
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Audi Q5
Bold Edition
66.99 - 73.79 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Limousine Plus	Bold Edition
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.75,28,287^*	Rs.85,04,465^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,43,289/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,61,883/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,75,637	Rs.3,13,775
User Rating	4.7 Based on 72 Reviews	4.2 Based on 59 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Limousine Plus

Bold Edition

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.75,28,287^*

Rs.85,04,465^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,43,289/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,61,883/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,75,637

Rs.3,13,775

User Rating

4.7

Based on 72 Reviews

4.2

Based on 59 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream In-line	2.0 L TFSI
Displacement (cc)	2151	1984
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	190bhp	245.59bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	441Nm	370Nm@1600-4300bhprpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	CRDi	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8 Speed	7-Speed AT
Drive Type	2WD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream In-line

2.0 L TFSI

Displacement (cc)

2151

1984

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

190bhp

245.59bhp@5000-6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	14.85	13.47
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	72	70
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	237
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

14.85

13.47

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	Multi link suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Disc	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	237
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	6.3 s
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	235/55 R19
Tyre Type	Radial & Tubeless	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Multi link suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Multi link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5155	4682
Width (mm)	1995	1893
Height (mm)	1775	1653
Wheel Base (mm)	3090	2500
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1970
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	520
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	3 Zone
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	-
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Additional Features	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)	navigation on a 3D Map to other control functions, voice control with natural language interaction or improved character,Sensor controlled boot-lid operation
Memory Function Seats	Front	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Drive Modes	4	6
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Heated Seats	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	-
Heater	Yes	-
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

Accessory Power Outlet

Rear Reading Lamp

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	-
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Additional Features	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	Contour ambient lighting with 30 colours, Decorative inlays in Audi exclusive piano black,Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus is an innovative, fully digital instrument cluster, The 31.24 cm display offers full HD quality, can choose the “dynamic” and “sport” display options,The display can be tailored to the driver’s requirements to show speed, engine speed, maps, radio and media information and plenty more
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	-
Upholstery	Leather	-
Ambient Light Colour	64	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Digital Odometer

Exterior
Available Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours	Mythos Black MetallicMythos BlackFloret Silver MetallicIbis WhiteNavarra Blue MetallicManhattan Gray+1 MoreQ5 Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	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	Singleframe grille with vertical struts
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Dual Sunroof	-
Boot Opening	Powered	-
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	235/55 R19
Tyre Type	Radial & Tubeless	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours

Mythos Black MetallicMythos BlackFloret Silver MetallicIbis WhiteNavarra Blue Metallic+1 MoreQ5 Colours

Body Type

MUVAll MUV Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	8	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
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	Driver and Passenger
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Camera	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	No
Hill Assist	Yes	-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Speed Assist System	Yes	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Speed Assist System

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Lane Departure Warning

Advance Internet
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Over the Air (OTA) Updates

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.3	10
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	12	19
Additional Features	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	3D Premium Sound System, centre speaker and subwoofer, with a 16-channel amplifier the output of 755 watts
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	Kia Connect	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

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
Audi Q5
- Gets a bit more of an identity thanks to a sportier design
- A spacious and practical cabin, an ideal formula for family luxury
- Decently specced feature list
- Can be pushed or driven comfortably with ease
- All-wheel drivetrain as standard

Kia Carnival
- Rear cabin quality should have been better
- Noise insulation is not good for a chauffeur driven car
Audi Q5
- A petrol-only offering
- Cabin could've had a little less hard plastics
- Lack of advanced driver assistance features

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Rs.66.99 - 73.79 Lakh^*
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Rs.60.97 - 65.97 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Carnival and Audi Q5?

A ) Kia Carnival price starts at ₹ 63.90 Lakh & Audi Q5 price starts at ₹ 66.99 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Carnival is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Kia Carnival and Audi Q5?

A ) The mileage of Carnival is 14.85 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of Q5 is 13.47 kmpl in New Delhi. Kia Carnival gives better mileage than Audi Q5.

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