Kia Carnival vs MG M9

Last Updated: August 8, 2026

Kia Carnival price starts at Rs. 59.65 Lakh, which is Rs. 25.29 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of MG M9, priced at Rs. 84.94 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Carnival returns a claimed 14.85 kmpl, while the M9 offers a claimed 548 km/charge. On the performance front, the Carnival uses a 2151cc engine producing 190bhp and the M9 a 90kWh battery producing 242bhp. If you're deciding between the Carnival and M9, the Carnival is the better pick for affordability.

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Carnival vs M9 Comparison Summary

Specification Kia CarnivalMG M9
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 59.65 LakhRs. 84.94 Lakh
Mileage / Range 14.85 kmpl548 km/charge
Engine / Battery 2151 cc90 kWh
Max power / Motor 190bhp242bhp

Carnival vs M9 Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Carnival Limousine PlusMG M9 Couture Edition
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Brand Name Kia MG
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 59.65 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 84.94 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2151 cc Not Available
Body Type MUV MUV
Max Power 190bhp 242bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8 Speed Single Speed
Drive Type 2WD FWD
Colors
Kia Carnival Colors
MG Motor M9 Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 14.85 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 235/60 R18 Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI Not Available
Rs. 1,64,312 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.59 Lakh Carnival Insurance M9 Insurance
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Displacement
2151 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
Smartstream In-line
Not Available
Engine Displacement
2151 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
90 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power
190bhp
242bhp
Range
Not Available
548 km/charge
Max Torque
441Nm
350Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
4
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8 Speed
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
Drive Type
2WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
ECO | CITY | SPORT
Charging Time
Not Available
90Min-160 kW-(10-100%)
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
Not Available
10Hrs-11 kW-(10-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
90Min-160 kW-(10-100%)

Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric(Battery)
Fuel Capacity
72 Liters
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
14.85 Kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
19
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
235/60 R18
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial & Tubeless
Not Available

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
7
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
64
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
7
Doors
5
5

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Memory Outside Rear View Mirror
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Hands-Free
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Available
Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Dual Pane
Side Stepper
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
5155*1995*1775 mm3
5200*2000*1800 mm3
Wheelbase
3090 mm
3200 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Powered Boss Mode
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay, 13 Jbl Speakers (Including Subwoofer And Amplifier)
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Rear
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
All
Drive Modes
4
3
No of Speakers
12
13
Rear Entertainment System
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Steering
4
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Type-C: 5
Additional Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Memory Outside Rear View Mirror
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Sunblind
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Auxillary Input
Not Available
No
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
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
Not Available
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
12.3 inch
12.3 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
3rd Row 60:40 Split
Not Available
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
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
3
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
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
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
2
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
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
7 Airbags,Electronic Stability Program,360-degree Camera,TPMS,All 4 Disc Brakes,Electronic Parking Brake & AutoHold .ISOFIX,ENCAP 5 STAR
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Lane Watch Camera
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Speed Assist System
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
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

  • Positives
  • Negatives
MG M9
  • Will look really imposing on the road, Comfortable seating for a large family, Lounging ottoman seats in the 2nd row, Lots of features like ventilated seats + massage option + three-zone climate control and a dual panoramic sunroof
MG M9
  • Will be pricey, Simple front cabin because focus is clearly on the chauffeur driven experience
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