Skoda Kodiaq vs Kia Carnival [2020-2023]

CarWale brings you comparison of Skoda Kodiaq and Kia Carnival [2020-2023]. The Skoda Kodiaq price is Rs. 38.50 Lakh and Kia Carnival [2020-2023] price is Rs. 25.48 Lakh. The Skoda Kodiaq is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Kia Carnival [2020-2023] is available in 2199 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Kodiaq provides the mileage of 13.32 kmpl and Carnival [2020-2023] provides the mileage of 13.9 kmpl.

Kodiaq vs Carnival [2020-2023] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Kodiaq	Carnival [2020-2023]
Price	Rs. 38.50 Lakh	Rs. 25.48 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1984 cc	2199 cc
Power	188 bhp	197 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Skoda Kodiaq

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Rs. 38.50 Lakh

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Kia Carnival [2020-2023]

Premium 7 STR

Rs. 25.48 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Skoda Kodiaq

Style

Kia Carnival [2020-2023]

Premium 7 STR

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2199 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Turbocharged Engine	2.2L CRDi
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	188 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm	197 bhp @ 3800 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm	440 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	13.32View Mileage Details	13.9View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	773	834
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4699 5115
Width (mm)
1882 1985
Height (mm)
1665 1755
Wheelbase (mm)
2791 3060
Ground Clearance (mm)
140 180
Kerb Weight (kg)
1774
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
7 7
No of Rows (Rows)
3 3
Bootspace (litres)
270 540
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
58 60

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Suspension with Lower Triangular Links and Torsion Stabiliser	Macpherson Strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension	Multi-element axle, with one longitudinal and three transverse links, with torsion stabiliser	Multi Link
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.1	5.8
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Space Saver
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R18	235 / 60 R18
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R18	235 / 60 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Manual Shift - Electronic
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Differential Lock	Electronic

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Keyless Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Separate Zone, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone		Vents on Roof
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		3

Telematics

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Captain Seats
Third Row Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Stone Beige / Black	Black and Beige
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates		Plastic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	Driver
One Touch Up	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Chrome
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind	Manual

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Rub-strips
Chrome Inserts

Lighting

Headlights	LED	Halogen Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active
Taillights	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, Halogen on rear	Halogen
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	8
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	12	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
4 3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000 Unlimited

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Colours

	Moon White Metallic	Aurora Black Pearl
		Steel Silver
		Glacier white Pearl

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Carnival [2020-2023] comparison with similar cars

Kodiaq vs Carnival [2020-2023] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Skoda Kodiaq and Kia Carnival [2020-2023]?

Skoda Kodiaq price is Rs. 38.50 Lakh and Kia Carnival [2020-2023] price is Rs. 25.48 Lakh. Hence Kia Carnival [2020-2023] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Kodiaq and Carnival [2020-2023] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Style variant, mileage of Kodiaq is 13.32kmpl and for the Premium 7 STR variant, mileage of Carnival [2020-2023] is 13.9kmpl. Thus making Carnival [2020-2023] the most fuel efficient as compared to Kodiaq

Q: How is the performance of Kodiaq compared to Carnival [2020-2023]?

For the Style variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Kodiaq produces 188 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm of torque. For the Premium 7 STR variant, 2199 cc Diesel engine of Carnival [2020-2023] produces 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm of power and 440 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque.

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Skoda Kodiaq vs Kia Carnival [2020-2023]

Length (mm)	4699	5115
Width (mm)	1882	1985
Height (mm)	1665	1755
Wheelbase (mm)	2791	3060
Ground Clearance (mm)	140	180
Kerb Weight (kg)	1774

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	7
No of Rows (Rows)	3	3
Bootspace (litres)	270	540
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	58	60

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Rub-strips	Chrome Inserts

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	4	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited