BMW X3 vs Kia Carnival

Last Updated: October 13, 2026

Kia Carnival price starts at Rs. 59.65 Lakh, which is Rs. 10.25 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW X3, priced at Rs. 69.90 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the X3 offers a claimed 17.86 kmpl, while the Carnival delivers 14.85 kmpl. On the performance front, the X3 uses a 1995cc engine producing 194bhp@4000rpm and the Carnival a 1597cc engine producing 180bhp. If you're deciding between the X3 and Carnival, the X3 is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Carnival stands out for affordability.

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X3 vs Carnival Comparison Summary

Specification BMW X3Kia Carnival
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 69.90 LakhRs. 59.65 Lakh
Mileage 17.86 kmpl14.85 kmpl
Engine 1995 cc1597 cc
Max power 194bhp@4000rpm180bhp

X3 vs Carnival Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW X3 xDrive 20d M SportKia Carnival Limousine Plus Hybrid
Rating
1 review
10 reviews
Brand Name BMW Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 78.20 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. To Be Announced
Engine Displacement 1995 cc 1597 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars MUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 194bhp@4000rpm 180bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 8 Speed
Drive Type AWD 2WD
Colors
BMW X3 Colors
Kia Carnival Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 17.86 Kmpl 14.85 kmpl
Tyre Size 245/50 R19 235/60 R18
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Insurance Rs. 3.31 Lakh X3 Insurance Not Available
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1995 cc
1597 cc
Engine Type
2.0L Diesel
Smartstream 1.6 Turbo GDI Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1995 cc
1597 cc
Max Power
194bhp@4000rpm
180bhp
Max Torque
400Nm@1500-2750rpm
264Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
8 Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
2WD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
3

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
0-100 kmph
7.7 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
72 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
17.86 Kmpl
14.85 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
19
18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
19
18
Suspension Front
Air suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Air suspension
Multi-link suspension
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
245/50 R19
235/60 R18
Tyre Type
Not Available
Radial & Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
12.3
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leather
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
64
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
5
5

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Powered
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Hands-Free
Hands-Free
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4708*1891*1676 mm3
5155*1995*1775 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
3090 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Battery Saver
Yes
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
3 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
4
No of Speakers
15
12
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front & Rear
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.9 inch
12.3 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
3rd Row 60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Driver
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
8
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Side Parking sensors,Rear occupant alert - 2nd row,Safe exit warning & Assist,Manual speed limit assist
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Speed Assist System
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Kia Connect
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Yes
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Yes
Not Available
E Manual
Yes
Not Available
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Yes
ECall And ICall
Yes
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW X3
  • New face and grill that looks sporty and not too polarizing
  • Flush fitting door handles are a nice touch
  • Interiors are a complete refresh with premium touches like a crystal knob for the iDrive controller
  • Large 14-inch touch screen + 15-speaker sound and three zone climate control
  • Multiple airbags + ADAS and 360 degree camera are part of a strong safety suite
  • Diesel and petrol engine options
BMW X3
  • None to speak of
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Which car is cheaper BMW X3 vs Kia Carnival?
The Kia Carnival is cheaper than BMW X3 by ₹10.25 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW X3 vs Kia Carnival?
For the xDrive 20d M Sport version, 1995 cc Diesel engine of X3 produces 194bhp@4000rpm of power and 400Nm@1500-2750rpm of torque. Whereas for the Limousine Plus Hybrid version, 1597 cc Petrol engine of Carnival produces 180bhp of power and 264Nm of torque

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