2024 Kia Carnival Vs Toyota Innova Hycross: Battle Of Two Family MPVs

  • Published September 20, 2024
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Both MPVs are poles apart in many aspect, but share a common purpose of transporting large families from one place to another in utmost comfort

Kia recently revealed the 2024 Carnival, which is the facelifted version of the new-generation Carnival. The MPV boasts modern design elements and a new cabin with a host of premium features. In this article, we will be comparing it with its closest rival, the Toyota Innova Hycross, which is a stalwart in the Indian MPV space and arguably the most popular family mover in our country. Let’s find out how these two fare in this head to head comparison: 

2024 Kia Carnival Vs Toyota Innova Hycross: Price

Model 

Toyota Innova Hycross

Kia Carnival 

Price (ex-showroom) 

Rs 18.92 lakh to Rs 30.98 lakh 

Rs 50 lakh (expected price)

The Innova Hycross’ price ranges from around Rs 19 lakh to Rs 31 lakh, and the difference between the base-spec and top-spec is because of the availability of both hybrid and non-hybrid variants. The strong hybrid tech used in the higher-spec variants of the Hycross is relatively more expensive than the non-hybrid powertrain available with the lower-spec variants. 

2024 Kia Carnival

Prices for the Carnival are not out yet, but the MPV is expected to be priced around the Rs 50 lakh mark, making it the costlier MPV in this comparison. Now, let’s take a look at what these two pack: 

2024 Kia Carnival Vs Toyota Innova Hycross: Dimensions

Dimensions 

Toyota Innova Hycross

Kia Carnival 

Length 

4755 mm 

5155 mm

Width

1850 mm 

1995 mm

Height 

1790 mm 

1775 mm 

Wheelbase

2850 mm 

3090 mm 

As seen above, the upcoming Carnival is the longer and wider MPV of the two. It also sits on a longer wheelbase which means it will have more cabin space, at least on paper. Out of the two, the Hycross is marginally taller. 

Toyota Innova Hycross

2024 Kia Carnival Vs Toyota Innova Hycross: Features 

Features 

Toyota Innova Hycross

Kia Carnival 

LED headlamps With DRLs

Yes

Yes

Wheels

18-inch alloy wheels 

18-inch alloy wheels 

Infotainment System 

10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system 

12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system 

Digital Driver’s Display

7-inch digital driver’s display 

12.3-inch digital driver’s display 

Android Auto And Apple CarPlay

Yes, wireless 

Yes, wireless 

Cruise Control

Yes

Yes

Paddle Shifters

Yes

Yes

Head up display 

No 

Yes 

Sunroof 

Yes, panoramic 

Yes, dual sunroofs 

Automatic Climate Control 

Dual-zone (front and rear) 

Yes, three-zone 

Wireless Phone Charging 

Yes

Yes (front and rear) 

Ventilated Front Seats

Yes

Yes, front and second row 

Ottoman seats

Yes

Yes

Speakers

9-speaker JBL sound system 

12-speaker Bose sound system 

Ambient Lighting 

Yes

Yes 

Connected Car Tech

Yes

Yes 

Powered Driver Seats 

8-way adjustable with memory function

12-way adjustable with memory function 

Powered tailgate 

Yes

Yes 

360-degree Camera

Yes

Yes

Airbags

6

ADAS features 

Yes

Yes

Electronic Parking Brake With Auto Hold

Yes

Yes

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Yes

Yes

Toyota Innova Hycross

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The Carnival packs extra niceties and comforts over the Hycross. Most features are common between the two, but the equipment on offer is slightly more in number in the Carnival. Additional features for it come in the form of bigger screens, head-up display, ventilation for the second row seats and additional wireless phone charger for the rear passengers.

That being said, at the price which the Hycross is offered at, it is also a really well-equipped MPV and takes care of your needs and requirements. 

2024 Kia Carnival Vs Toyota Innova Hycross: Powertrain

 

Innova Hycross

Kia Carnival 

Engine

2-litre petrol engine 

2-litre strong hybrid 

2.2-litre diesel engine 

Power 

173 PS

184 PS

193 PS 

Torque

209 NM 

206 Nm

440 Nm 

Transmission 

CVT gearbox

e-CVT gearbox

8-speed automatic transmission 

  • The Hycross comes with non-hybrid petrol and strong-hybrid petrol engine options, while the Carnival gets a single diesel engine

  • The Carnival produces more power than both powertrain options of the Hycross

  • The torque output of the Carnival is more than double of what you get with the Hycross

  • While Kia hasn’t revealed the fuel efficiency figures, the hybrid powertrain of the Innova Hycross will definitely be more economical.

Toyota Innova Hycross

Verdict 

You won’t go wrong with either the Kia Carnival or the Toyota Innova Hycross. But do note that the new-gen Kia Carnival will be brought in a fully imported model and will cost much more than the Toyota Innova Hycross. But the Kia justifies that with a longer list of features, more space on the inside and obviously, a much premium nature. 

Toyota Innova Hycross

The Toyota Innova Hycross, on the other hand, is a safe bet you can’t go wrong with. Yes, it might not have the same level of premium experience as the new-gen Carnival. But it still has enough space for seven occupants, has all the features one would need for your daily usage and a hybrid powertrain that offers good fuel efficiency. 

2024 Kia Carnival

If you have the money, and want to offer your family a premium set of wheels, the Carnival will offer you a better experience. But if you can’t afford the premium, the Toyota Innova Hycross won’t disappoint you a bit. 

We would like to know your thoughts about these two MPVs. Which one would you pick? And why? Let us know in the comments below. 

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