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Kia Carnival vs Tata Safari

In 2025 when choosing between the Kia Carnival and Tata Safari, assess both models based on Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, and Colours. Kia Carnival Price starts at Rs. 63.9 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) for Limousine Plus, Tata Safari Price starts at Rs. 15.5 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) for Smart. Carnival: 2151 cc engine, 13.9 kmpl mileage. Safari: 1956 cc engine, 14.5 to 16.3 kmpl mileage. Read the expert reviews to determine comfort and performance.
Carnival vs Safari Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Carnival Safari
BrandKiaTata
Price₹ 63.9 Lakhs₹ 15.5 Lakhs
Mileage13.9 kmpl14.5 to 16.3 kmpl
Engine Capacity2151 cc1956 cc
TransmissionAutomatic Manual, Automatic
Cylinders44

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Carnival
Kia Carnival
Limousine Plus
₹63.90 Lakhs*
*Ex-showroom price
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Safari
Tata Safari
Smart
₹15.50 Lakhs*
*Ex-showroom price
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Specification
Engine Type
2.2L CRDiKryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine
Others
Idle Start/Stop-
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
441 Nm @ 1750 rpm350 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Transmission
Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle ShiftManual - 6 Gears
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
190 bhp @ 3800 rpm168 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Drivetrain
FWDFWD
Turbocharger/Supercharger
Turbocharged-
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2BS6 Phase 2
Engine
2151 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel Type
DieselDiesel
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 metres-
Rear Brake Type
DiscDisc
Spare Wheel
Space SaverSteel
Front Tyres
235 / 60 R18235 / 65 R17
Wheels
Alloy WheelsAlloy Wheels
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Front Brake Type
DiscDisc
Rear Suspension
Multi LinkSemi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Front Suspension
Macpherson Strut with coil springIndependent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Rear Tyres
235 / 60 R18235 / 65 R17
Length
5115 mm4668 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm-
Wheelbase
3090 mm2741 mm
Height
1755 mm1795 mm
Width
1985 mm1922 mm
No of Seating Rows
3 Rows3 Rows
Seating Capacity
7 Person7 Person
Doors
5 Doors5 Doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
72 litres50 litres
Features
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & TelescopicTilt & Telescopic
Parking Sensors
Front & RearRear
Parking Assist
360 Degree CameraNo
Keyless Start/ Button Start
YesNo
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Three Zone)Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - Internal OnlyManual - Internal Only
Heater
Yes-
Cruise Control
YesNo
Headlight & Ignition On Reminder
Yes-
Front AC
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed ControlsSingle Zone
Rear AC
Separate ZoneBlower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Yes-
Trip Meter
Electronic 2 Trips-
Shift Indicator
Yes-
Door Ajar Warning
Yes-
Clock
Digital-
Low Fuel Level Warning
Yes-
Tachometer
Digital-
Instantaneous Consumption
Yes-
Gear Indicator
No-
Instrument Cluster
Digital-
Average Speed
Yes-
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Yes-
Average Fuel Consumption
Yes-
Distance to Empty
Yes-
Engine immobilizer
Yes-
Child Safety Lock
Yes-
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Yes-
Central Locking
KeylessWith Key
Panaromic Sunroof
NoNo
Rub - Strips
No-
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
Yes-
Roof Mounted Antenna
YesNo
Body-Coloured Bumpers
Yes-
Body Kit
No-
Sunroof / Moonroof
Electrically AdjustableNo
Power Windows
Front & RearFront & Rear
Adjustable ORVM
Electrically Adjustable & RetractableElectrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVM
Yes-
Rear Defogger
YesNo
One Touch -Down
All-
Rain-sensing Wipers
YesNo
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured-
Interior Door Handles
Silver-
Scuff Plates
Illuminated-
Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)
Body Coloured-
Door Pockets
Front & Rear-
Rear Windshield Blind
No-
One Touch - Up
All-
Boot-lid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release-
Rear Wiper
YesNo
Side Window Blinds
Rear - Manual-
Driver Armrest Storage
YesNo
Cup Holders
Front OnlyFront Only
Third Row Cup Holders
Yes-
Cooled Glove Box
Yes-
Cornering Headlights
Active-
Headlights
LEDLED Projector
Tail Lights
LEDLED
Headlight Height Adjuster
Yes-
Daytime Running Lights
LEDLED
Glove Box Lamp
Yes-
Fog Lights
LED,LEDHalogen
Follow me home headlamps
YesNo
Puddle Lamps
Yes-
Ambient Interior Lighting
Multi-colour-
Automatic Head Lamps
YesNo
Warranty (Years)
3-
Battery Warranty (Kilometres)
No-
Warranty (Kilometres)
Unlimited-
Battery Warranty (Years)
No-
Steering mounted controls
YesNo
Wireless Charger
YesNo
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Yes), Apple CarPlay (Yes)No
iPod Compatibility
No-
Speakers
12No
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming-
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
No-
AM/FM Radio
Yes-
Head Unit Size
Not Available-
DVD Playback
No-
Touch Screen Size
11 inch-
GPS Navigation System
Yes-
USB Compatibility
Yes-
Aux Compatibility
No-
Display
Touch-screen DisplayNo
Voice Command
YesNo
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Yes-
Differential Lock
No-
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
YesYes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
YesYes
Hill Hold Control
YesYes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
YesYes
Hill Descent Control
YesNo
Four-Wheel-Drive
NoNo
Ride Height Adjustment
No-
Brake Assist (BA)
YesYes
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
No-
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
YesYes
Airbags
8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side)6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
YesNo
High-beam Assist
Yes-
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
YesNo
Child Seat Anchor Points
YesYes
Seat Belt Warning
YesYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
YesYes
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
YesNo
Blind Spot Detection
YesNo
Rear Cross-Traffic Assist
Yes-
Lane Departure Prevention
YesNo
Middle rear three-point seatbelt
YesYes
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
YesNo
NCAP Rating
Not Tested5 Star (Global NCAP)
Third Row Seat Adjustment
2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)2 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
4 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Split Third Row Seat
60:40 split50:50 split
Seat Upholstery
Leather-
Interiors
Dual Tone-
Driver Armrest
Yes-
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
No-
Rear Armrest
YesNo
Split Rear Seat
50:50 split60:40 split
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 6 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back)6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Front onlyNo
Interior Colours
Navy & Misty Grey/Tuscan & Umber-
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
No-
Rear Passenger Seats Type
Captain Seats-
Folding Rear Seat
Full-
Ventilated Seat Type
Not SureNo
Head-rests
Front, Second & Third-
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
₹74,96,117₹18,31,605
Ex-Showroom Price
₹63,90,000₹15,49,990
RTO
₹8,27,750₹2,04,649
Insurance
₹2,77,867₹76,466
Accessories Charges
₹0₹0
FastTag Charges
₹500₹500
Other Charges
₹0₹0
EMI
₹1,61,120₹39,368
Expert Rating
Pros and Cons
Pros
Spacious cabinLevel 2 ADASLoaded with features
Cons
Access to third row cumbersomeStorage spaces limitedNo foldout tray

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