Kia Carnival vs Mahindra XUV500

Last Updated: October 23, 2026

Mahindra XUV500 price starts at Rs. 20.07 Lakh, which is Rs. 39.58 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kia Carnival, priced at Rs. 59.65 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Carnival offers a claimed 14.85 kmpl, while the XUV500 delivers 15.1 kmpl. On the performance front, the Carnival uses a 1597cc engine producing 180bhp and the XUV500 a 2179cc engine producing 152.87bhp@3750rpm. If you're deciding between the Carnival and XUV500, the Carnival is the better pick for performance, while the XUV500 stands out for affordability.

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Carnival vs XUV500 Comparison Summary

Specification Kia CarnivalMahindra XUV500
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 59.65 LakhRs. 20.07 Lakh
Mileage 14.85 kmpl15.1 kmpl
Engine 1597 cc2179 cc
Max power 180bhp152.87bhp@3750rpm

Carnival vs XUV500 Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Carnival Limousine Plus HybridMahindra XUV500 W11 Option AT
Rating
10 reviews
222 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. To Be Announced Rs. 20.07 Lakh
Engine Displacement 1597 cc 2179 cc
Body Type MUV SUV,Compact_Suv,CrossoverAll SUV Cars
Max Power 180bhp 152.87bhp@3750rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8 Speed 6 Speed
Drive Type 2WD FWD
Colors
Kia Carnival Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 14.85 kmpl 15.1 Kmpl
Tyre Size 235/60 R18 235/60 R18
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Insurance Not Available Not Available
Brochure
Download Brochure
N/A

Displacement
1597 cc
Not Available
Engine Type
Smartstream 1.6 Turbo GDI Hybrid
mHawk155 Diesel Engine
Engine Displacement
1597 cc
2179 cc
Max Power
180bhp
152.87bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque
264Nm
360Nm@1750-2800rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8 Speed
6 Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
FWD
Valve Configuration
Not Available
DOHC
Paddle Shift
Yes
No
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
Direct Injection
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
3
No
Fast Charging
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
72 Liters
70 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
14.85 kmpl
15.1 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
Not Available
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
McPherson Strut with Anti-Roll Bar Independent Suspensio
Suspension Rear
Multi-link suspension
Multilink with Anti-Roll Bar Independent Suspensio
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.6 metres
Tyre Size
235/60 R18
235/60 R18
Alloy Wheel Size
Not Available
R18
Tyre Type
Radial & Tubeless
Tubeless Tyres

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
DIS in-built in Infortainment System, Soft Touch Leather on Dashboard and Door Trims, Premium Tan & Black Interiors, Illuminated Scuff Plates,Glove Box with Laptop Holder
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Leather Seats
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Not Available
Ambient Light Colour
64
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
7
7
Doors
5
5

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Not Available
Remote
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Static Bending Headlamps, Glass Embedded Antenna,Tinted Solar-Reflecting Glasses, Chrome Tailgate Applique, Chrome Door Sill Cladding, Chrome Foglamp Bezel, Piano Black Central Bezel, Sport Aluminium Pedals, Icy-Blue Lounge Lighting, Twin Exhausts
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Hands-Free
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Puddle Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Not Available
Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Trunk Light
Yes
No
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
No
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
5155*1995*1775 mm3
4585*1890*1785 mm3
Wheelbase
3090 mm
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
200 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
Not Available
18cm (7") colour touch screen infotainment display with GPS, USB (audio / video), Bluetooth audio, handsfree call, ipod connectivity & picture viewer, configurable wall paper, Android Auto*, Connected Apps, Tweeters on Dashboard, DIS in-built in infotainment system, E-Manual
Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Intelligent Light Sensing Headlamps, E-Manual, Inbuilt Compass, Electronic Steering Lock, Reverse Parking Camera with Dynamic Assist, Advanced Intellipark, Puddle Lamps, Entry Assist Lamp, Camping Lamp,8-Way Adjustable Driver's Seat
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Yes
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
No
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
No
Rear Curtain
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
No
Battery Saver
Yes
No
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Connected Apps, Arkamys Sound, Voice Commands & Sms read out, Mahindra Blue Sense App, Smart Watch Connectivity
Smart Entry
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
Not Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Full
Drive Modes
4
No
Internal Storage
Not Available
No
No of Speakers
12
4
Rear Entertainment System
Not Available
No
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
Not Available
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Heated Seats
Front & Rear
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
12.3 inch
Not Available
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Not Available
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
Not Available
Folding Rear Seat
3rd Row 60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Dual Trip Meter
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
DVD Playback
Not Available
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
Not Available
Yes
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Moon Roof
Not Available
Yes

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

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

Inbuilt Apps
Kia Connect
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available

Pros and Cons

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Mahindra XUV500
  • All variants are feature rich. Thanks to its large dimensions and muscular design it has a lot of road presence.
Mahindra XUV500
  • Interior fit and finish isn’t the best. Third-row is cramped and with all seats up there is barely any luggage room left.
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Shall I wait for xuv400 or buy xuv300 now? I’m planning on buying xuv300 w8(o) diesel. Or should I consider other options.
  • It would be too early to give a verdict as Mahindra XUV 400 is not launched yet. And, if we talk about Mahindra’s XUV300 is easily the brand’s best sub-4 meter SUV yet. It’s got the style and the substance to make your heart want it, but your head might think otherwise looking at the space on offer. Mahindra XUV300 is currently available in Petrol and Diesel engines. The 1197 cc Petrol engine generates a power of 108.6bhp@5000rpm and torque of 200Nm@2000-3500rpm. The 1497 cc Diesel engine generates a power of 115bhp@3750rpm and torque of 300Nm@1500-2500rpm. Mahindra XUV300 is available in both Manual
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  • Selecting between Skoda Rapid and Mahindra XUV500 would depend on certain factors such as your budget, preference of the segment, drive quality, features required, usage of the car, maintenance costs, etc. The Rapid would be a good option if you are looking for a compact sedan for everyday usability and occasional road trips. Driving dynamics as well as a lot of everyday practical features and yes, that 1-litre engine really changes that equation more than the spec sheet would suggest. Both in terms of everyday driveability as well as being exciting when the road opens up, while still staying efficient. On the other hand, if you are looking for a muscular and powerful SUV with an extra row of seats, feature-rich cabin, and good road presence then you may go with the XUV500. Moreover, we would suggest you take a test drive for a better understanding of performance and comfort. Click on the link and select your desired city for dealership.
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Kia Carnival Vs Mahindra XUV500 FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Carnival vs Mahindra XUV500?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Kia Carnival vs Mahindra XUV500?
The Mahindra XUV500 is cheaper than Kia Carnival by ₹39.58 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Carnival vs Mahindra XUV500?
For the Limousine Plus Hybrid version, 1597 cc Petrol engine of Carnival produces 180bhp of power and 264Nm of torque. Whereas for the W11 Option AT version, 2179 cc Diesel engine of XUV500 produces 152.87bhp@3750rpm of power and 360Nm@1750-2800rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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