Kia Carnival vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

Kia Carnival Price starts at Rs. 59.65 Lakh which is Rs. 7.85 Lakh costlier than base model of Mercedes-Benz GLA priced at Rs. 51.80 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Carnival (Diesel Model) is 14.85 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Mercedes-Benz GLA (Diesel Model) is 18.9 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Carnival (Top Model) is powered by 2151 cc engine , while Mercedes-Benz GLA (Top Model) is powered by 1950 cc engine.

Carnival vs GLA

Key Highlights Carnival Limousine PlusGLA 220d 4MATIC AMG Line
Engine Type Smartstream In-line OM 651 DE 22 LA
Max Power 190bhp 187.74bhp@3800rpm
Top Speed ... 219 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI) 14.85 Kmpl 18.9 Kmpl

Carnival vs GLA Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Carnival Limousine PlusMercedes-Benz GLA 220d 4MATIC AMG LineMG M9 Presidential Limo
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Brand Name Kia Mercedes-Benz MG
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 59.65 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 55.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 79.95 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2151 cc 1950 cc ...
Body Type MUV SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 190bhp 187.74bhp@3800rpm 242bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 4 ...
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8 Speed 8-Speed DCT Single Speed
Drive Type 2WD AWD FWD
Colors
Kia Carnival Colors
Mercedes Benz GLA Colors
MG Motor M9 Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 14.85 Kmpl 18.9 Kmpl ...
Tyre Size 235/60 R18 ... ...
Boot Space ... 427 Liters ...
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI ...
Rs. 1,06,395 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,54,655 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.59 Lakh Carnival Insurance GLA Insurance M9 Insurance
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Displacement
2151 cc
1950 cc
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Battery Type
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Lithium-ion
Engine Type
Smartstream In-line
OM 651 DE 22 LA
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Engine Displacement
2151 cc
1950 cc
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Battery Capacity
...
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90 kWh
Motor Type
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Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power
190bhp
187.74bhp@3800rpm
242bhp
Range
...
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548 km/charge
Max Torque
441Nm
400Nm@1600-2600rpm
350Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
4
4
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Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8 Speed
8-Speed DCT
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
AWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
...
...
Kerb Weight
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1570 Kg
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Turbo Charger
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Regenerative Braking
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Drive Mode Types
Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
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ECO | CITY | SPORT
Charging Time
...
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90Min-160 kW-(10-100%)
Fast Charging
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Charging Port
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CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
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10Hrs-11 kW-(10-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)
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90Min-160 kW-(10-100%)

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
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7.5 Sec
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Fuel Capacity
72 Liters
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Top Speed
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219 Km/h
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Mileage (ARAI)
14.85 Kmpl
18.9 Kmpl
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Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
18 inch
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
18 inch
19
Suspension Front
3
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Suspension Rear
4
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Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
235/60 R18
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...
Wheel Size
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Tyre Type
Radial & Tubeless
Radial Tubeless
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Ventilated Seats
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Digital Cluster Size
12.3
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7
Rear Reading Lamp
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Upholstery
Leather
Leatherette
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Interior Lighting
Ambient light
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Ambient light
Glove Box Light
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Rear Seat Headrest
4
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Digital Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Air Conditioner
Ambient Light Colour
64
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64
Digital Odometer
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Glove Box
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
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1422 Litres
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Seating Capacity
7
5
7
Doors
5
5
5
Boot Space
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427 Liters
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Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
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Memory Outside Rear View Mirror
Rain Sensing Wiper
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Wheel Covers
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ORVM
Powered & Folding
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Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Hands-Free
Automatic
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
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Integrated Antenna
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LED DRLs
LED Fog Lamps
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LED Taillights
Puddle Lamps
Available
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Available
Sun Roof
Dual Pane
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
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Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
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Side Stepper
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Projector Headlamps
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Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
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Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
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Trunk Light
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Rear Spoiler
Antenna
Shark Fi
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Shark Fi
Roof Rails
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LED Headlamps
Length*Width*Height
5155*1995*1775 mm3
4412*2020*1616 mm3
5200*2000*1800 mm3
Wheelbase
3090 mm
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3200 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5
5

Connectivity
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Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
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Digital Key Handover
Powered Boss Mode
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
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Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
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Battery Saver
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Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
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Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay, 13 Jbl Speakers (Including Subwoofer And Amplifier)
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
Not Available
Available
Massage Seats
...
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Rear
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
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Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
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All
Drive Modes
4
...
3
No of Speakers
12
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13
Rear Entertainment System
...
...
Adjustable Steering
4
4
Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth
USB Ports
Available
Available
Type-C: 5
Additional Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Digital Key Handover
Memory Outside Rear View Mirror
No of Tweeter
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
...
...
Power Windows Rear
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Rear Window Washer
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Cupholders
Front & Rear
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Front & Rear
Rear Window Sunblind
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...
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
...
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Integrated 2-Din Audio
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Auxillary Input
...
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WiFi Connectivity
...
...
Heated Seats
Front & Rear
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...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
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Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
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...
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Touchscreen Size
12.3 inch
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12.3 inch
Lumbar Support
...
...
Wireless Phone Charging
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Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
3rd Row 60:40 Split
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...
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
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Touchscreen
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Rear Touch Screen Size
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Air Quality Control
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Tachometer
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Hands Free Tailgate
Rear Touchscreen
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...
3
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
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Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Adjustable Headrest
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
...
...
Speakers Rear
...
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Automatic Headlamps
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
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Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
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Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
...
...
Door Pockets
...
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
...
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
...
...
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Knee Airbags
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2
2
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
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Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
...
3
...
Blind Spot Monitor
Hill Descent Control
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Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
360 View Camera
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
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Anti Theft Device
...
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Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
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Side Airbag Rear
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Speed Alert
SOS Emergency Assistance
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Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
8
7
7
Brake Assist (BA)
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Traction Control System (TCS)
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Engine Immobilizer
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Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Side Parking sensors,Rear occupant alert - 2nd row,Safe exit warning & Assist,Manual speed limit assist
Off-Road Package
7 Airbags,Electronic Stability Program,360-degree Camera,TPMS,All 4 Disc Brakes,Electronic Parking Brake & AutoHold .ISOFIX,ENCAP 5 STAR
Child Safety Lock
Lane Watch Camera
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Driver Airbag
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
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Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
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Day Night IRVM
Keyless Entry
Passenger Airbag
Rear Defogger
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Rear Camera
3
3
3
Side Airbag

Automatic Emergency Braking
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Forward Collision Warning
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Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
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Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Keep Assist
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Driver Attention Warning
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Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
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Adaptive High Beam Assist
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Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
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Speed Assist System
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Traffic Sign Recognition
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Adaptive Cruise Control
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
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Inbuilt Apps
Kia Connect
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Over the Air (OTA) Updates
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Live Location
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Live Weather
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ECall And ICall
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Over Speeding Alert
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Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Mercedes-Benz GLA
  • Sporty looks in the AMG Line variant
  • Fun and efficient diesel engine
  • Premium quality of interiors
  • Gets premium features like panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera and powered front seats with memory
Mercedes-Benz GLA
  • Lacks road presence for an SUV
  • Not as good at absorbing bumps on 19-inch wheels
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Which car is best between Kia Carnival vs Mercedes Benz GLA?
As per the users experiences Kia Carnival is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort in your car. But Mercedes-Benz GLA is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Kia Carnival vs Mercedes Benz GLA?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA is cheaper than Kia Carnival by ₹4.65 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Kia Carnival vs Mercedes Benz GLA?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA delivers better mileage 18.9 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Kia Carnival vs Mercedes Benz GLA?
For the Limousine Plus version, 2151 cc Diesel engine of Carnival produces 190bhp of power and 441Nm of torque. Whereas for the 220d 4MATIC AMG Line version, 1950 cc Diesel engine of GLA produces 187.74bhp@3800rpm of power and 400Nm@1600-2600rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Carnival has better performance.

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