Kia Carnival vs Renault KWID

Last Updated: August 27, 2026

Renault KWID price starts at Rs. 4.53 Lakh, which is Rs. 55.12 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 KWID delivers 21.46 kmpl. On the performance front, the Carnival uses a 2151cc engine producing 190bhp and the KWID a 999cc engine producing 68bhp@5500rpm. If you're deciding between the Carnival and KWID, the KWID is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Carnival stands out for performance.

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Carnival vs KWID Comparison Summary

Specification Kia CarnivalRenault KWID
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 59.65 LakhRs. 4.53 Lakh
Mileage 14.85 kmpl21.46 kmpl
Engine 2151 cc999 cc
Max power 190bhp68bhp@5500rpm

Carnival vs KWID Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Carnival Limousine PlusRenault KWID EvolutionMG M9 Presidential Limo
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Brand Name Kia Renault MG
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 59.65 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 4.53 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 79.95 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2151 cc 999 cc Not Available
Body Type MUV HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 190bhp 68bhp@5500rpm 242bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 3 Not Available
Transmission Automatic Manual Automatic
Gearbox 8 Speed 5-Speed Single Speed
Drive Type 2WD FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Carnival Colors
Renault KWID Colors
MG Motor M9 Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 14.85 Kmpl 21.46 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 235/60 R18 165/70 Not Available
Boot Space Not Available 279 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No Yes
Cruise Control Yes Not Available Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,15,388 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 8,761 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,54,655 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 10,626 / 5 years
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 2.59 Lakh Carnival Insurance Rs. 23,771 KWID Insurance Rs. 3.24 Lakh M9 Insurance
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Displacement
2151 cc
999 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
Smartstream In-line
1.0 SCe
Not Available
Engine Displacement
2151 cc
999 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
90 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power
190bhp
68bhp@5500rpm
242bhp
Range
Not Available
Not Available
548 km/charge
Max Torque
441Nm
92.5Nm@4250rpm
350Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
8 Speed
5-Speed
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
No
Drive Type
2WD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
Not Available
ECO | CITY | SPORT
Charging Time
Not Available
Not Available
90Min-160 kW-(10-100%)
Fast Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
Not Available
Not Available
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
Not Available
Not Available
10Hrs-11 kW-(10-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
Not Available
90Min-160 kW-(10-100%)

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Electric(Battery)
Fuel Capacity
72 Liters
28 Liters
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
14.85 Kmpl
21.46 Kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (City)
Not Available
18 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
21 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
Not Available
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
Not Available
19
Suspension Rear
Not Available
6
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
4.9
Not Available
Tyre Size
235/60 R18
165/70
Not Available
Wheel Size
Not Available
14
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial & Tubeless
Radial
Not Available

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
Not Available
7
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Fabric
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Sami
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
Not Available
64
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
279
Not Available
Seating Capacity
7
5
7
Doors
5
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
279 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Outside Rear View Mirror
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Hands-Free
Manual
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Available
Not Available
Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
Dual Pane
Side Stepper
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
No
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Yes
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Length*Width*Height
5155*1995*1775 mm3
3731*1579*1474 mm3
5200*2000*1800 mm3
Wheelbase
3090 mm
2500 mm
3200 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
184 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
5
5
5

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

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
2
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
No
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
No
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
2
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Side Parking sensors,Rear occupant alert - 2nd row,Safe exit warning & Assist,Manual speed limit assist
rear seat belt reminder
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
Yes
Lane Watch Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
No
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
3
No
3
Side Airbag
Yes
No
Yes

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

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

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Renault KWID
  • Funky and muscular styling is attractive
  • Long features list makes it a great VFM proposition
  • Compact dimensions and light controls make it easy to drive in the city
  • New safety features
  • Single 1.0-litre engine option is BSVI Phase-2 compliant
Renault KWID
  • Engines lack punch especially out on the highway
  • AMT is sluggish
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Q. Which car is better between Renault KWID and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios?
  • Renault Kwid is a strong car. It is funky and muscular looking and comes with a decent amount of features. On the other hand, Going over speed breakers or potholes, you’ll find that the Nios never once breaks its composure, if the family man wants to feel like a young boy again and escape the monotony of city commutes, the Nios Turbo is the perfect tool for that. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you `to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.
Q. Which car to choose, KWID, Santro or Wagon R?
  • All the three cars are good in their forte. The Kwid is a great first car, looks great and sports some nice features but the driving experience isn't the best. Whereas, Hyundai Santro has a smooth engine, easy-to-drive, well-equipped top-end variant, interior quality from a class-above. On the other hand, the Wagon R continues to be a sensible practical hatchback. It’s now stronger, more feature-loaded, more powerful and safer. Importantly, the prices have not gone up substantially. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.
Q. What is the difference between kwid RXL and RXT
  • The RXT variant is available with more features in comparison to the RXL variant. The RXT variant is equipped with Single DIN Stereo with Radio AM/FM, MP3, Media NAV, Roof Mic, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Pollen filter, HVAC control function - 4 speed
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Carnival Vs KWID Vs MG Motor M9 FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Carnival vs Renault KWID?
As per the users experiences Kia Carnival is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and safety in your car. But Renault KWID is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance and features.
Which car is cheaper Kia Carnival vs Renault KWID?
The Renault KWID is cheaper than Kia Carnival by ₹55.12 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Kia Carnival vs Renault KWID?
The Renault KWID delivers better mileage 21.46 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Kia Carnival vs Renault KWID?
For the Limousine Plus version, 2151 cc Diesel engine of Carnival produces 190bhp of power and 441Nm of torque. Whereas for the Evolution version, 999 cc Petrol engine of KWID produces 68bhp@5500rpm of power and 92.5Nm@4250rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Carnival has better performance.

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