Lexus ES vs Kia Carnival

Should you buy Lexus ES 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. Lexus ES price starts at Rs 64 Lakh ex-showroom for 300h Exquisite (Petrol) and Kia Carnival price starts Rs 63.90 Lakh ex-showroom for Limousine Plus (Diesel). ES has 2487 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the ES has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Carnival has a mileage of 14.85 kmpl (Diesel top model).

ES Vs Carnival

Key Highlights	Lexus ES	Kia Carnival
On Road Price	Rs.80,34,703^*	Rs.75,29,460^*
Mileage (city)	18 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2487	2151
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Lexus ES
Rs69.70 Lakh^*
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Kia Carnival
Rs63.91 Lakh^*
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Lexus ES
300h Luxury
69.70 Lakh^*
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Kia Carnival
Limousine Plus
63.91 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	300h Luxury	Limousine Plus
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.80,34,703^*	Rs.75,29,460^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,52,942/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,43,314/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,98,003	Rs.2,75,675
User Rating	4.5 Based on 73 Reviews	4.7 Based on 74 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

300h Luxury

Limousine Plus

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.80,34,703^*

Rs.75,29,460^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,52,942/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,43,314/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.2,98,003

Rs.2,75,675

User Rating

4.5

Based on 73 Reviews

4.7

Based on 74 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	2AR-FXE	Smartstream In-line
Displacement (cc)	2487	2151
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	175.67bhp@5700rpm	190bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	221Nm@3600-5200rpm	441Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	-
Fuel Supply System	VVT-iE	CRDi
Turbo Charger	Yes	-
Super Charger	No	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	E-CVT	8 Speed
Drive Type	RWD	2WD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

2AR-FXE

Smartstream In-line

Displacement (cc)

2487

2151

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

175.67bhp@5700rpm

190bhp

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	18	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	22.5	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	14.85
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50	72
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI	BS VI 2.0
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	Multi-link suspension
Shock Absorbers Type	gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.9	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Tyre Size	235/45 R18	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	R18	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	R18	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Multi-link suspension

Shock Absorbers Type

gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar

Steering Type

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4975	5155
Width (mm)	1865	1995
Height (mm)	1445	1775
Wheel Base (mm)	3022	3090
Front Tread (mm)	1531	-
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	454	-
No. of Doors	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	3 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	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
Active Noise Cancellation	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	No	2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
Smart Access Card Entry	Yes	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Rear Curtain	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Battery Saver	No	-
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	Auto Open and Close Power Back door with Kick Sensor, Moon Roof with Tilt & Slide Function, Driver Seat - 14 Way Adjust (Including Cushion Length Adjust) + Slide memory, Passenger Seat - 12 Way Adjust + Slide memory + Easy Slide Switch (Co-passenger seat adjustment from rear), Power Reclining Rear Seats with Trunk through , Electric Power Steering (EPS) with Electric Tilt + Telescopic adjustment and Memory function , Electric Parking Brake with Brakehold, Auto 3 Zone Air Conditioner with Humidity Sensor, Lexus Climate Concierge, Minus Ion Generator nanoeX, Sunshades for Rear Door and Rear Quarter Window + Power Sunshade for Rear Window, Easy Access Power System - Seat Slide + Tilt and Telescopic Steering,Dynamic Voice Recognition, Profile Function, Active Noise Control	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)
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Drive Modes	3	4
Glove Box Light	Yes	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Rear Window Sunblind	Yes	-
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	-	Front & Rear
Drive Mode Types	-	Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	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

Air Quality Control

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	No	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	No	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	-
Interior Lighting	Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp	-
Additional Features	Semi Aniline Leather Seat Upholstery, Front Seats equipped with Seat Ventilation , EC Inside rear View Mirror (Auto Anti-glare Mirror), LED ambient illumination,	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	TFT (Thin Film Transistor) colour Multi-Information Display	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	12.3
Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Ambient Light Colour	-	64
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	Sonic IridiumSonic TitaniumDeep Blue MicaGraphite Black Glass FlakeSonic QuartzSonic Chrome+1 MoreES Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Washer	No	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	-
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	No	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	3-Eye Bi-Beam LED,Headlamp Leveling Device(with Dynamic Auto),Front Turn Signal Lamp(Led),UV-Cut Glass ,Outside Rear View Mirror with Auto Retract, Memory, Reverse Linked, Aspherical & Side Turn Indicator ,LED Rear Combination Lamp ,	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	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	Front & Rear
Antenna	shark fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Dual Pane	Dual Sunroof
Boot Opening	Electronic	Powered
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	235/45 R18	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Available Colours

Sonic IridiumSonic TitaniumDeep Blue MicaGraphite Black Glass FlakeSonic Quartz+1 MoreES Colours

Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

MUVAll MUV 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	10	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
Xenon Headlamps	No	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	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 and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	No	Yes
Blind Spot Camera	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System	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
E-Call & I-Call	No	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Remote Boot Open	Yes	-

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Over the Air (OTA) Updates

Remote Boot Open

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.3	12.3
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	17	12
Additional Features	2 Audio Jack , AUX-in 12 V DC Connector , Electro Multi Vision Touch Display , Multimedia Audio System((Mark Levinson, Mark levinson 17 speakers (front 3 speakers,4 door speakers, 2 front door woofers, 1 rear subwoofers, 1 amplifier))), Smartphone connectivity (Wireless Apple Car Play / Wired Android Auto,	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Kia Connect
Subwoofer	1	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Lexus ES
- Its drop dead gorgeous.
- Much improved interior.
- Boot space (for a hybrid).
- Not boring to drive (for a CVT).
- Quiet cabin.
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

Lexus ES
- Lack of headroom for tall passengers.
- Touch screen interface is confusing.
- No Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
- Still priced a little high.
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 Lexus ES and Kia Carnival?

A ) Lexus ES price starts at ₹ 64 Lakh & Kia Carnival price starts at ₹ 63.91 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Carnival is cheaper between these two cars.

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