Kia Carnival Vs BMW X1 comparison

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₹ 59.42 Lakh

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Kia Carnival Vs BMW X1 Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Carnival Vs X1 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

Carnival Vs X1 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol BMW X1 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 55.5 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 75.13 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the BMW X1 costs ₹ 56.55 Lakh. On the other hand, Kia Carnival price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 59.42 Lakh.

Summary	Kia Carnival	BMW X1
Price	₹ 59.42 Lakh	₹ 55.5 Lakh
Manufacturer	Kia	BMW
Body Type	MUV	SUV
Mileage	13.90 KM/L	16.35 KM/L
Power	190 bhp @ 3800 rpm bhp	134 bhp @ 4400–6500 rpm bhp
Engine	2151 CC	1499 CC
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

Carnival Vs X1 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW X1 base Petrol engine returns 16 KM/L, whereas the base diesel returns 20 KM/L. The Kia Carnival base Diesel returns 14 KM/L.

Carnival Vs X1 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW X1 gets 134 bhp @ 4400–6500 rpm bhp Petrol engine and 148 bhp @ 3750–4000 rpm bhp Diesel engine, whereas the Kia Carnival comes in 190 bhp @ 3800 rpm bhp Diesel engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Smartstream In-line 4 Cylinder E-VGT CRDi 16 Valve	1.5-litre, 3-cylinder Petrol Engine
Displacement (CC)	2151 CC	1499 CC
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Power	190 bhp @ 3800 rpm	134 bhp @ 4400–6500 rpm
Torque	441 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm	230 Nm @ 1500–4000 rpm
Top Speed	190	210
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph	10.8	9.2
No. of gears	8	7
Drive Train	FWD	FWD
Turbocharger		N/A
Emissions Standard	BS VI Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

Dimensions & Weight

Length	5155 mm	4500 mm
Width	1995 mm	1845 mm
Height	1775 mm	1642 mm
Wheelbase	3090 mm	2692 mm
Ground Clearance	180 mm	203 mm
Kerb Weight	1995 KG	1430 KG

Capacity

Boot Space	540 L	500 L
No. of Doors	5	5
No. of Rows	3	2
Seating Capacity	7	5
Fuel tank Capacity	72.0	51.0

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI	13.90 KM/L	16.35 KM/L
Mileage - City	14.50 KM/L	14.00 KM/L
Mileage - Highway	11.00 KM/L	16.35 KM/L

Suspension Brakes & Steering

Front Suspension	Macpherson Strut With Coil Spring	Independent Strut-type Suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi Link	Multi-Link Suspension
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Steering Type	Electric	Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)
Steering Adjustability	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic

Tyres & Wheels

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Front Tyre Size	235/60 R18	225/50 R18
Rear Tyre Size	235/60 R18	225/50 R18
Spare Wheel Type	Steel	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel Size	235/60 R18	225 / 55 R18

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic - Three Zone	2-zone Automatic Air Conditioning
Front AC	Dual Zone	Dual Zone Climate Control
Rear AC	Triple Zone, Independent Controls	Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone	Yes	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Climate Control	Triple Zone	Dual Zone
Paddle Shift	No	Yes
Idle Start/Stop Button	No	Yes
Cruise Control	Adaptive	Adaptive With Braking Function
Power Windows	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Push Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Remote Engine Start	Yes	No
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	Yes
Steering Mounted Audio	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	No
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Electric Tailgate	Yes	Yes
Adjustable ORVMs	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Rear Headrests	-	-
Power Outlets 12V	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charger	Yes	Yes

Locks & Security

Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	Electrically Adjustable With Memory Function	Electrically Adjustable With Memory Function
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Seat Upholstery	Premium Nappa Leather	Veganza Perforated Upholstery
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	Yes, With Cup Holders
Front Armrest	Available With Storage	Yes, With Storage
Folding Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Split Rear Seat	Yes	40:20:40 Split
Front Seatback Pockets	60:40 Split	Yes
Headrests	Front And Rear	Front And Rear
Ventilated Seats	Front And Rear	No
Seat Memory Function	Yes	Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes

Safety & Security

No. of Airbags
Driver Airbags	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbags	Yes	Yes
Side Airbags	Yes	Yes
Rear Side Airbag	No	No
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	No	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring	Yes	No
Lane Assist	Yes	Yes
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	Yes
Auto Emergency Braking	Yes	Yes
Driver Drowsiness Detection	Yes	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front And Rear	Front And Rear
Speed Alert System	Yes	Yes
Parking Assistance	360 Camera	Rear Camera With Parking Assistant
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Dashcam	Yes	No
Electric ORVM Heating	Yes	Yes

Lights

Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Light Type	Projector LED	Adaptive LED
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)	LED	LED
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Fog Lamps	LED	No
Ambient Lighting	Yes	Yes
Automatic High Beam Assist	Yes	Yes
Follow-Me-Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Cornering Lights	Yes	Yes
Cabin Lamps	Front And Rear LED	Front And Rear

Exterior Features

Sunroof	Dual-Pane Panoramic	Panoramic
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
Shark Fin Antenna	Yes	Yes
Body-Coloured ORVMs	Yes	Yes
Chrome Accents	Yes	Yes
ORVM Adjustments	Electric, Auto-Folding	Electric
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Skid Plates	Yes	Yes
Side Steps	No	Yes

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Digital	10.25-Inch Fully Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Digital
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Shift Indicator	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes

Entertainment

Infotainment System	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Display Size	10.25 Inches	10.7 Inches
Audio System	Harman Kardon	Harman Kardon
Speakers		12
Tweeters		No
Subwoofer	Yes	No
GPS Navigation	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Smartphone Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Wireless Android Auto And Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth Support	Yes	Yes
USB Support	Yes	Yes
AUX Compatibility	No	No
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	No
Radio	Yes	Yes

Advanced Features

Connected Car Technology	Yes	Yes
Over-The-Air Updates (OTA)	Yes	Yes
Geofencing	Yes	Yes
Digital Key	Yes	Yes
AI Voice Assistance	Yes	Yes
Auto Park Assist	Yes	Yes
Autonomous Driving Level	Level 2	Level 2
SOS Button	Yes	Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

Type Battery Warranty	2 Years	No
Type Manufacturer Warranty	3 Years Or 1,00,000 Km	3 Years Unlimited Kilometers

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