KIA Carnival vs Lexus NX 350h
Carnival vs NX 350h
Key Highlights | KIA Carnival | Lexus NX 350h |
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Price | Rs.63.91 Lakh | Rs.68.02 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 2151 cc | 2499 cc |
Power | 190 bhp @ 3800 rpm | 153 bhp @ 5700 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 14.85 kmpl | 18.32 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
Carnival specifications | NX 350h specifications | |
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On Road Price | 75.48 Lakh Price Breakup | 78.64 Lakh Price Breakup |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol |
User Rating | 3.8 | 3.8 |
Boot Space (Litres) | 216 Litres | 475 Litres |
Transmission Type | Automatic (TC) | Automatic |
Engine Displacement | 2151 cc | 2499 cc |
Max Power (bhp @rpm) | 190 bhp @ 3800 rpm | 153 bhp @ 5700 rpm |
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Exterior
Carnival Exterior | NX 350h Exterior | |
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Sunroof Type | Dual Electric Sunroof | Panoramic |
Sunroof | Yes | Yes |
Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Electrically Adjustable & Retractable |
Turn Indicators on ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
Rear Wiper | Yes | Yes |
Rear Defogger | Yes | Yes |
Bootlid Opener | Yes | Yes |
Rain Sensing Wipers | Yes | No |
Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Projector headlight | No | Yes |
Automatic Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
Follow Me Home Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Carnival Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | NX 350h Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Front Suspension | Macpherson Strut with coil spring | Independent MacPherson struts with coil springs |
Rear Suspension | Multi link | Independent double-wishbone type with coil springs |
Front Brakes | Disc | Disc |
Rear Brakes | Disc | Disc |
Wheels | Alloy | Alloy |
Spare Wheel | Alloy | Alloy |
Front Tyre Size | 235/60 R18 | 225/60 R18 |
Rear Tyre Size | 235/60 R18 | 235 / 50 R20 |
Turning Radius | 5.8 meters | 5.7 meters |
Tyre Size Spare | 135/80 R18 | 225/60 R18 |
Wheels Size | R18 | R20 |
Instrumentation
Carnival Instrumentation | NX 350h Instrumentation | |
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Low Fuel Level Warning | Yes | Yes |
Adjustable Cluster Brightness | Yes | Yes |
Fuel level guage | Digital | Digital |
Gear Indicator | Yes | - |
Shift Indicator | Yes | Dynamic |
Tachometer | Digital | Yes |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Avg fuel economy display | Yes | - |
Infotainment & Communication
Carnival Infotainment & Communication | NX 350h Infotainment & Communication | |
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Apple CarPlay | Yes | Yes |
Android Auto | Yes | Yes |
Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
Infotainment Screen | Yes | Yes |
Multifunction Display | Yes | Yes |
Touchscreen Size | 12.3 inch | 7 inch |
Display Screen for Rear Passengers | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Gesture Control | No | No |
Integrated Music System | Yes | Yes |
Speakers | 12 | 10 |
AM/FM Radio | - | Yes |
USB Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
Carnival Warranty | NX 350h Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 3 Years/Unlimited Kms | 3 Years/100000 kms |
Extended Warranty | Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms | - |
Engine & Transmission
Carnival Engine & Transmission | NX 350h Engine & Transmission | |
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Engine Capacity | 2151 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Type | 2.2L CRDi | 2.5L A25A-FXS I4 |
No. of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Cylinder Configuration | - | DOHC |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol |
Transmission Type | Automatic (TC) | Automatic |
Gears | 8 | 6 |
Power | 190 bhp @ 3800 rpm | 153 bhp @ 5700 rpm |
Torque | 441 Nm @ 1750 rpm | 210 Nm @ 4200-4400 rpm |
Battery Type | - | Nickel Metal Hydride |
Fast Charging | - | No |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
ARAI Certified Economy | 14.85 kmpl | 18 kmpl |
Top Speed | 190 kmph | 180 kmph |
Comfort & Convenience
Carnival Comfort & Convenience | NX 350h Comfort & Convenience | |
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Ventilated Seats | Yes | - |
Ventilated Seats Type | Front Row | - |
AC | Yes | Yes |
Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
Automatic climate control | Yes | Yes |
Heater | Yes | Yes |
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Yes | Yes |
Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
Start / Stop Button | Yes | Yes |
Power Steering | Yes | Yes |
Adjustable steering | Yes | Yes |
Multifunction Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes |
Leather streering wheels | Yes | - |
Drive Modes | 4 | 3 |
Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
Safety
Carnival Safety | NX 350h Safety | |
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NCAP Rating | 5 Star (Global NCAP) | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) |
Airbags | 8 | 8 |
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount) | Yes | Yes |
Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph |
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) | Yes | Yes |
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) | Yes | Yes |
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist) | Yes | Yes |
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) | Yes | Yes |
ASR / Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Yes | No |
Lane Departure Warning | Yes | - |
Emergency Brake Light Flashing | Yes | Yes |
Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | Yes | Yes |
Rear Middle Head Rest | No | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
Carnival Dimensions & Capacity | NX 350h Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 5155 mm | 4640 mm |
Width | 1995 mm | 1845 mm |
Height | 1755 mm | 1645 mm |
Wheelbase | 3090 mm | 2660 mm |
Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 185 mm |
No. of Seats | 7 | 5 |
No. of Doors | 5 | 5 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 Litres | 56 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 5.6 Litres | 4.5 Litres |
Boot Space | 216 Litres | 475 Litres |
Kerb Weight | 2195 kg | 1785 kg |
Body Type | MUV | SUV |
Pros & Cons
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Carnival and Lexus NX 350h
Safety
Carnival comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, 360 degree camera, Reverse Camera, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, ADAS. NX 350h has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera.
Body
Carnival has doors and seats. It is an with 216 Litres boot space, 72 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 180 mm. It is 1995 mm wide, 1755 mm high and 5155 mm long. It has 2195 kg kerb weight and 3090 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, NX 350h is an with doors and seats ,56 Litres fuel tank capacity, 475 Litres boot space, 185 mm ground clearance.It has 1645 mm height, 4640 mm length, 1845 mm width, and 1785 kgkerb weight.
Transmission
KIA Carnival comes with FWD and 8 Automatic (TC) transmission. And NX 350h comes with AWD and 6 Automatic transmission.