Kia Carnival vs Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line price starts at Rs. 47.11 Lakh, which is Rs. 12.54 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 Tiguan R Line delivers 12.58 kmpl. On the performance front, the Carnival uses a 2151cc engine producing 190bhp and the Tiguan R Line a 1984cc engine producing 201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Carnival and Tiguan R Line, the Tiguan R Line is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the Carnival stands out for mileage.

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Carnival vs Tiguan R Line Comparison Summary

Specification Kia CarnivalVolkswagen Tiguan R-Line
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 59.65 LakhRs. 47.11 Lakh
Mileage 14.85 kmpl12.58 kmpl
Engine 2151 cc1984 cc
Max power 190bhp201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm

Carnival vs Tiguan R Line Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Carnival Limousine PlusVolkswagen Tiguan R Line 2.0L TSIMG M9 Presidential Limo
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Brand Name Kia Volkswagen MG
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 59.65 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 47.11 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 79.95 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2151 cc 1984 cc Not Available
Body Type MUV SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 190bhp 201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm 242bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 4 Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8 Speed 7-speed DSG Single Speed
Drive Type 2WD AWD FWD
Colors
Kia Carnival Colors
Volkswagen Tiguan R Line Colors
MG Motor M9 Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 14.85 Kmpl 12.58 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 235/60 R18 255/45 R19 Not Available
Boot Space Not Available 652 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,15,388 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 91,132 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,54,655 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.59 Lakh Carnival Insurance Rs. 2.11 Lakh Tiguan R Line Insurance Rs. 3.24 Lakh M9 Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
2151 cc
1984 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
Smartstream In-line
2.0L TSI Turbocharged
Not Available
Engine Displacement
2151 cc
1984 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
90 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power
190bhp
201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm
242bhp
Range
Not Available
Not Available
548 km/charge
Max Torque
441Nm
320Nm@1500-4400rpm
350Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8 Speed
7-speed DSG
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
No
Drive Type
2WD
AWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
Not Available
Not Available
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1758 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
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
60 Liters
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
14.85 Kmpl
12.58 Kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
19
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
19
19
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
235/60 R18
255/45 R19
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial & Tubeless
Radial Tubeless
Not Available

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
10.2
7
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Not Available
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Ambient light
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
3
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
30
64
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
1650 Litres
Not Available
Seating Capacity
7
5
7
Doors
5
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
652 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Outside Rear View Mirror
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Hands-Free
Not Available
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
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
Panoramic
Dual Pane
Side Stepper
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
5155*1995*1775 mm3
4539*1859*1656 mm3
5200*2000*1800 mm3
Wheelbase
3090 mm
2680 mm
3200 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
176 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
5
5
5

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

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
2
2
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Not Available
EURO NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
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
9
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
Not Available
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
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
Kia Connect
My Volkswagen Connect Plus
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
Not Available
2300 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
  • Great driving experience that’s engaging at all times
  • Adaptive suspension allows you to have a sporty experience or a comfortable one depending on your mood and even lets you tune up to 15 levels of sportiness or comfort
  • All the tech you need with a 15-inch touchscreen, digital drivers dash and HUD as well
  • Practical, plush and comfortable cabin experience with plenty of flare with soft touch materials
  • Cool checkered design on the R-Line seats and dual wireless charging pads for both front passengers
Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
  • Ventilated seats will be missed on hot summer days
  • Pricey now that it’s a CBU
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Which car is best between Kia Carnival vs Volkswagen Tiguan R Line?
Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line has out rated Kia Carnival on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Kia Carnival vs Volkswagen Tiguan R Line?
The Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line is cheaper than Kia Carnival by ₹12.54 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Kia Carnival vs Volkswagen Tiguan R Line?
The Kia Carnival delivers better mileage 14.85 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Kia Carnival vs Volkswagen Tiguan R Line?
For the Limousine Plus version, 2151 cc Diesel engine of Carnival produces 190bhp of power and 441Nm of torque. Whereas for the 2.0L TSI version, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Tiguan R Line produces 201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm of power and 320Nm@1500-4400rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Carnival has better performance.

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