Kia Carnival vs BMW iX1

Should you buy Kia Carnival or BMW iX1? 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 BMW iX1 price starts Rs 49 Lakh ex-showroom for LWB (Electric).

Carnival Vs iX1

Key Highlights	Kia Carnival	BMW iX1
On Road Price	Rs.75,28,287^*	Rs.51,35,150^*
Range (km)	-	531
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	64.8
Charging Time	-	32Min-130kW-(10-80%)

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Kia Carnival
Rs63.90 Lakh^*
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BMW iX1
Rs49 Lakh^*
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Kia Carnival
Limousine Plus
63.90 Lakh^*
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BMW iX1
LWB
49 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Limousine Plus	LWB
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.75,28,287^*	Rs.51,35,150^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,43,289/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.97,732/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,75,637	Rs.1,86,150
User Rating	4.7 Based on 72 Reviews	4.4 Based on 16 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹ 1.22/km

Basic Information

Limousine Plus

LWB

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.75,28,287^*

Rs.51,35,150^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,43,289/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.97,732/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,75,637

Rs.1,86,150

User Rating

4.7

Based on 72 Reviews

4.4

Based on 16 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 1.22/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream In-line	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	2151	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Time	Not applicable	32Min-130kW-(10-80%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	64.8
Motor Type	Not applicable	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	190bhp	201bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	441Nm	250Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Fuel Supply System	CRDi	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	531 km
Battery Warranty	Not applicable	8 Years or 160000 km
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium lon
Charging Time (A.C)	Not applicable	6:45Hrs-11kW-(0-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	32Min-130kW-(10-80%)
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels	Not applicable	4
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8 Speed	Single Speed
Drive Type	2WD	FWD
Charging Options	Not applicable	11kW AC & 130kW DC
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream In-line

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

2151

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	14.85	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	72	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	-	175
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Electric

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

14.85

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

ZEV

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	175
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	8.6 s
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	225/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial & Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5155	4616
Width (mm)	1995	1845
Height (mm)	1775	1612
Wheel Base (mm)	3090	2800
Seating Capacity	7	5
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	Yes
Battery Saver	-	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)	10 way electrically adjustable Driver Seat \| 6 way electrically adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Memory Function Seats	Front	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	All
Drive Modes	4	-
Glove Box Light	Yes	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Drive Mode Types	Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	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

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	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	Widescreen Curved Display \| Chrome Inner Door Handles \| Door Pockets Front & Rear \| M Sport Interior
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	10.25
Upholstery	Leather	Leatherette
Ambient Light Colour	64	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours	Skyscraper Grey MetallicMineral White MetallicCarbon Black MetallicPortimao Blue MetallicSparkling Copper Grey MetalliciX1 Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	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	Body Coloured ORVMs Door Handles And Bumpers \| Large Panoramic Glass Roof
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Convertible Top	-	No
Sunroof	Dual Sunroof	-
Boot Opening	Powered	Powered
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	225/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial & Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours

Skyscraper Grey MetallicMineral White MetallicCarbon Black MetallicPortimao Blue MetallicSparkling Copper Grey MetalliciX1 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	No
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	All Windows
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Blind Spot Camera	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	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	Yes
Speed Assist System	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	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
Live Location	-	Yes
Engine Start Alarm	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Digital Car Key	-	Yes
Inbuilt Assistant	-	Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	Yes
Save Route/Place	-	Yes
Crash Notification	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	Yes
Remote Boot Open	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Engine Start Alarm

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Digital Car Key

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.3	10.7
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	12	12
Additional Features	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Wireless Apple CarPlay Android Auto \| Harmon Kardon Sound System
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
BMW iX1
- Great rear seat legroom, easily the best in class
- Exceptional interior material quality and finish
- Real-world range of around 400 km is more than enough
- Comfortable and plush ride quality

Kia Carnival
- Rear cabin quality should have been better
- Noise insulation is not good for a chauffeur driven car
BMW iX1
- Less features for the price, doesn’t get ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera, and adaptive cruise control
- Lack of physical buttons for AC and regenerative braking

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Carnival and BMW iX1?

A ) Kia Carnival price starts at ₹ 63.90 Lakh & BMW iX1 price starts at ₹ 49 Lakh in New Delhi. BMW iX1 is cheaper between these two cars.

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