KIA Sorento
KIA Sorento
STD
AED 127,995
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KIA Carnival vs KIA Sorento Comparison

Overview: Carnival vs Sorento

Brand KIA KIA
SRP* N/A AED 127,995 Sorento Price
Variant Carnival EX Sorento STD
User Rating 4.6 Carnival reviews 4.8 Sorento reviews
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Cars in UAE Petrol Petrol Cars in UAE
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type SUV SUV Cars in UAE

Key Features

Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Seating Capacity 8 seats 5 seats
Engine Displacement 3470 cc 2459 cc
Power 268Hp@6400rpm 178Hp@6000rpm
Torque 331Nm@5000rpm 232Nm@4000rpm
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.6/5
9 reviews
4.8/5
7 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Big Family Mover

    The Kia Carnival has been a blessing for my family. We use it for school runs, gatherings, and long drives together. The seating is very flexible, everyone gets space without feeling cramped. The sliding doors are very useful when parking in tight mall areas. The engine feels strong enough even with a full load of passengers. Inside, the Carnival feels closer to a luxury van with its comfortable seats and nice finishes. The infotainment system keeps the kids entertained on road trips, and the AC reaches all the way to the back rows, which is very important here. It’s not the cheapest to maintain, but if you have a large family, this MPV makes life so much easier.

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    Latif Sep 04, 2025
  • Best Family SUV

    Great car, fully loaded with technology; the interior quality is very premium, along with 7 seats, a sunroof, and 8 Bose speakers, to mention a few features. Ride quality is very robust in the city and on highway and 3.5 L petrol engine provides enough juice to accelerate from 0 to 100. The 4x4 option is handy for any desert adventure. Strongly recommend this as a high-tech family car.

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    Tej Oct 01, 2025

From The Experts

Things we like

Imposing road presence

Luxurious, comfortable and well-equipped cabin 

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  • Spacious and family-friendly cabin
  • Comfortable ride quality for daily use
  • Strong safety package on higher trims
  • Good mix of tech and premium features
  • V6 AWD variants offer strong all-round performance
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Things we don't like

Large dimensions make it cumbersome to drive for some

Fuel efficiency could have been better

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  • Base 2.5L engine feels underpowered
  • Third row is tight for adults on long trips
  • Fuel economy is average, especially on V6 trims
  • Large size can make city parking inconvenient
  • Best features are limited to expensive trims
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Engine and Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Gear Box 8 Speed 6 Speed
No Of Cylinders 6 4
Valve Configuration 24 --
Engine 3.5L 2.5L
Emission Yes Yes
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Performance

Engine Displacement 3470 cc 2459 cc
Power 268Hp@6400rpm 178Hp@6000rpm
Torque 331Nm@5000rpm 232Nm@4000rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 72 L 67 L
Seating Capacity 8 seats 5 seats
Length 5155 mm 4810 mm
Width 1995 mm 1900 mm
Height 1740 mm 1695 mm
Wheel Base 3090 mm 2815 mm
No Of Doors 5 4
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Suspension, Steering , Brakes & Tyres

Steering Type Electric Electric
Alloy Wheel Size 18 Inch 18 Inch
Tyre Size 235/60 R18 255/45R20
Tyre Type Radial Tubeless Radial Tubeless
Adjustable Steering Column Tilt and Telescopic Tilt and Telescopic
Front Brake Type Disc Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type Disc Disc
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Safety

Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Front and Rear Front and Rear Front and Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes Yes
Fire Extinguisher Yes Yes
No Of Airbag 7 7 2 2
First Aid Kit Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Electric Parking Brake Yes --
ISOFIX Yes Yes
Lane Change Indicator Yes Yes
Electronic Stability Programe Yes Yes
Lane Tracing Assist -- Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control Yes --
Air Quality Control Yes Yes
Heater Yes Yes
Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Yes
Power Steering Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Centre Console Armrest Yes Yes
Usb charger Yes Yes
Remote key Yes Yes
Driving Modes Comfort, Eco, Sport, Smart Comfort, Eco, Sport, Smart --
Additional Features Audio Remote Control On Steering Wheel Audio Remote Control On Steering Wheel Side Repeater Lamps On Outside Mirrors Side Repeater Lamps On Outside Mirrors
Rear A/C Vents -- Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button -- Yes
On Board Computer -- Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
Voice Control Yes Yes
Android Auto Yes Yes
Apple Carplay Yes Yes
Portable Charging Cable Yes Yes
Wireless Charger -- Yes
Touch Screen Size -- 12.3 Inch 12.3 Inch
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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Fog Lights Rear Yes Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes --
Roof Rail Yes --
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
Tail Lamp Type LED LED LED LED
LED DRL Yes --
Additional Features Audio Remote Control On Steering Wheel Audio Remote Control On Steering Wheel Side Repeater Lamps On Outside Mirrors Side Repeater Lamps On Outside Mirrors
Integrated Antenna -- Yes
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Interior

Digital Clock Yes Yes
Leather Gear Knob Yes Yes
Additional Features Audio Remote Control On Steering Wheel Audio Remote Control On Steering Wheel Side Repeater Lamps On Outside Mirrors Side Repeater Lamps On Outside Mirrors

Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Spare Wheel Yes Yes

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KIA Carnival vs KIA Sorento FAQs

Q. Which Car has more power between KIA Carnival vs KIA Sorento?

A. The KIA Carnival has power of 268Hp@6400rpm with 331Nm@5000rpm torque and KIA Sorento has power of 178Hp@6000rpm with 232Nm@4000rpm torque. Thus making Carnival the more powerful as compared to Sorento.

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Q. Which Car has more safety features between KIA Carnival vs KIA Sorento?

A. Carnival safety features: Passenger Airbag, Central Locking, Power Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Anti-Lock Braking System, Ebd, Rear Seat Belts, Seat Belt Warning, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Rear Camera, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Door Ajar Warning, Speed Sensing Door Locks, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Adaptive Cruise Control, Electric Parking Brake, ISOFIX, Lane Change Indicator and Electronic Stability Programe

Sorento safety features: Central Locking, Passenger Airbag, Power Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Anti-Lock Braking System, Ebd, Rear Seat Belts, Seat Belt Warning, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Rear Camera, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Door Ajar Warning, Electronic Stability Programe, Lane Change Indicator, ISOFIX, Speed Sensing Door Locks, Lane Tracing Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, First Aid Kit and Fire Extinguisher

The KIA Carnival and KIA Sorento both have same Safety Features.

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Q. Which Car has more comfort features between Carnival vs Sorento?

A. Carnival comfort features: Air Conditioner, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Automatic Climate Control, Air Quality Control, Heater, Adjustable Seats, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Electric Folding Rear View Mirror, Automatic Headlamps, Accessory Power Outlet, Power Steering, Multi-function Steering Wheel, Low Fuel Warning Light, Rear Seat Headrest, Cup Holders-Front, Bottle Holder, Keyless Entry, Centre Console Armrest, Usb charger and Remote key

Sorento comfort features: Air Conditioner, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Air Quality Control, Heater, Rear A/C Vents, Engine Start/Stop Button, Adjustable Seats, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, On Board Computer, Electric Folding Rear View Mirror, Automatic Headlamps, Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle, Accessory Power Outlet, Power Steering, Multi-function Steering Wheel, Low Fuel Warning Light, Rear Seat Headrest, Cup Holders-Front, Bottle Holder, Keyless Entry, Centre Console Armrest, Power Boot, Usb charger, Remote key and Power Driver Seat

The KIA Sorento has higher number of comfort features than Carnival, hence KIA Sorento is more comfortable than KIA Carnival.

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Q. Which is bigger Carnival or Sorento?

A. The Carnival dimensions are 5155 mm length, 1995 mm width, 1740 mm height while the Sorento dimensions are 4810 mm length, 1900 mm width, 1695 mm height. Hence the Carnival is more longer more wider and more higher.

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