Lexus ES vs KIA Carnival
ES vs Carnival
| Key Highlights | Lexus ES | KIA Carnival | 
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.62.65 Lakh | Rs.59.42 Lakh | 
| Engine Capacity | 2487 cc | 2151 cc | 
| Power | 175.6 bhp @ 5700 rpm | 190 bhp @ 3800 rpm | 
| Mileage/Range | 17.8N/A | 14.85 kmpl | 
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Specifications Overview
| ES specifications | Carnival specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 74.31 Lakh Price Breakup | 70.19 Lakh Price Breakup | 
| Fuel Type | Hybrid | Diesel | 
| User Rating | 4.3 | 3.9 | 
| Boot Space (Litres) | 454 Litres | 216 Litres | 
| Transmission Type | Automatic (E-CVT) | Automatic (TC) | 
| Engine Displacement | 2487 cc | 2151 cc | 
| Max Power (bhp @rpm) | 175.6 bhp @ 5700 rpm | 190 bhp @ 3800 rpm | 
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Exterior
| ES Exterior | Carnival Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunroof Type | Panoramic  | Dual Electric Sunroof  | 
| Sunroof | Yes | Yes | 
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes | 
| Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes | 
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | Yes | Yes | 
| Rear Wiper | Yes | Yes | 
| Rear Defogger | Yes | Yes | 
| Bootlid Opener | Yes | Yes | 
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Yes | Yes | 
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes | 
| LED headlight | Yes | Yes | 
| Projector headlight | Yes | No | 
| Automatic Headlamps | Yes | Yes | 
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | Yes | Yes | 
Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| ES Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Carnival Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension | Mc Pherson Strut  | Macpherson Strut with coil spring  | 
| Rear Suspension | Double wishbone  | Multi link  | 
| Front Brakes | Disc  | Disc  | 
| Rear Brakes | Disc  | Disc  | 
| Wheels | Alloy  | Alloy  | 
| Spare Wheel | Steel  | Alloy  | 
| Front Tyre Size | 235/45 R18  | 235/60 R18  | 
| Rear Tyre Size | 235/45 R18  | 235/60 R18  | 
| Turning Radius | 5.9 meters | 5.8 meters | 
| Tyre Size Spare | 235/45 R18  | 135/80 R18  | 
| Wheels Size | R18  | R18  | 
Instrumentation
| ES Instrumentation | Carnival Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Fuel Level Warning | Yes | Yes | 
| Adjustable Cluster Brightness | Yes | Yes | 
| Fuel level guage | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Gear Indicator | - | No | 
| Shift Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Tachometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Speedometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Odometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Avg fuel economy display | - | Yes | 
Infotainment & Communication
| ES Infotainment & Communication | Carnival Infotainment & Communication | |
|---|---|---|
| Apple CarPlay | Yes | Yes | 
| Android Auto | Yes | Yes | 
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes | 
| Infotainment Screen | Yes | Yes | 
| Multifunction Display | Yes | Yes | 
| Touchscreen Size | 12.3 inches  | 12.3 inch  | 
| Display Screen for Rear Passengers | No | Yes | 
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Yes | Yes | 
| Gesture Control | No | No | 
| Integrated Music System | Yes | No | 
| Speakers | 10  | 12  | 
| AM/FM Radio | Yes | - | 
| USB Compatibility | Yes | Yes | 
| Wireless Charger | No | Yes | 
Warranty
| ES Warranty | Carnival Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Warranty | 3 Years/100000 kms  | 3 Years/Unlimited Kms  | 
| Extended Warranty | - | Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms  | 
Engine & Transmission
| ES Engine & Transmission | Carnival Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Capacity | 2487 cc | 2151 cc | 
| Engine Type | 2.5L A25A-FXS I4  | 2.2L CRDi  | 
| No. of Cylinders | 4  | 4  | 
| No. of valves per cylinder | 4  | 4  | 
| Fuel Type | Hybrid  | Diesel  | 
| Transmission Type | Automatic (E-CVT)  | Automatic (TC)  | 
| Gears | - | 8  | 
| Power | 175.6 bhp @ 5700 rpm  | 190 bhp @ 3800 rpm  | 
| Torque | 221 Nm @ 3600-5200 rpm  | 441 Nm @ 1750 rpm  | 
| Battery Type | Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery  | - | 
| Fast Charging | No | - | 
| Drivetrain | FWD  | FWD  | 
| ARAI Certified Economy | 22.5  kmpl | 14.85  kmpl | 
| Top Speed | 180 kmph | 190 kmph | 
| Emission Norm | BS6  | BS6 Phase 2  | 
Comfort & Convenience
| ES Comfort & Convenience | Carnival Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
| Ventilated Seats | Yes | 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  | 4  | 
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes | 
Safety
| ES Safety | Carnival Safety | |
|---|---|---|
| NCAP Rating | 5 Star (Euro NCAP)  | 5 Star (Global NCAP)  | 
| Airbags | 10  | 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) | No | Yes | 
| ESP (Electronic Stability Program) | Yes | Yes | 
| ASR / Traction Control | Yes | Yes | 
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Yes | Yes | 
| 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 | Yes | No | 
Dimensions & Capacity
| ES Dimensions & Capacity | Carnival Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4975 mm | 5155 mm | 
| Width | 1865 mm | 1995 mm | 
| Height | 1445 mm | 1755 mm | 
| Wheelbase | 2870 mm | 3090 mm | 
| Ground Clearance | - | 180 mm | 
| No. of Seats | 5  | 7  | 
| No. of Doors | 4  | 5  | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | 72 Litres | 
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.5 Litres | 5.6 Litres | 
| Boot Space | 454 Litres | 216 Litres | 
| Kerb Weight | - | 2195 kg | 
| Body Type | Sedan  | MUV  | 
Pros & Cons
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Detailed Comparison of Lexus ES and KIA Carnival
Safety
ES comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, 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. Carnival 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, 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.
Body
ES has doors and seats. It is an with 454 Litres boot space, 50 Litres fuel tank capacity. It is 1865 mm wide, 1445 mm high and 4975 mm long. It has kerb weight and 2870 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Carnival is an with doors and seats ,72 Litres fuel tank capacity, 216 Litres boot space, 180 mm ground clearance.It has 1755 mm height, 5155 mm length, 1995 mm width, and 2195 kgkerb weight.
Transmission
Lexus ES comes with FWD and Automatic (E-CVT) transmission. And Carnival comes with FWD and 8 Automatic (TC) transmission.
















