Car Buyer's Guide

Kia Carnival vs Volvo EX30

Kia Carnival

Kia Carnival

Volvo EX30

Volvo EX30

Verdict

The EX30 has a 82% bigger boot, the EX30 is 26% more powerful, while the Carnival is about 10% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM188,888RM208,888
Body typeMPVSUV
SegmentD-SegmentB-Segment
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM561RM260
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-Valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing
Capacity2,151 cc
Horsepower197 hp
Torque440 Nm
FuelDieselElectric
Bore83 mm
Compression Ratio16
Number of Motors1
Motor Horsepower268 hp
Motor Torque343 Nm
Battery Capacity69 kWh
EV Range476 km
Charging Rate (AC)11 kW
Charging Rate (DC)175 kW
V2L3.6 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionConventional AutomaticSingle Ratio Automatic
Transmission Name8-speed Automatic with E-Shift
Gears8
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h5.3 seconds
Top Speed180 km/h
Dimensions
Length5,155 mm4,223 mm
Width1,995 mm1,837 mm
Height1,775 mm1,555 mm
Wheelbase3,090 mm2,650 mm
Weight2,129 kg
Fuel Tank72 litres
Doors55
Seats115
Boot Space56 litres318 litres
Front Tyre235/60R1824545R19
Rear Tyre235/60R18245/45R19
Spare TyreSpace SaverN/A, Tyre Repair Kit
Factory TyresGoodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUVGoodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV
Chassis
AssemblyKorea (CBU)China (CBU)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutsMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-linksMulti-link
Front Wheels18" Alloy19" Alloys
Rear Wheels18" Alloy19" Alloys
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee AirbagDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsElectric for Rear Doors
Seat Belts8 Three-point, 3 Lap Belts5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable for 2 Outer 2nd Row SeatsAvailable on 2 Outer Rear Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes
Lane-keeping AssistNoSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsFor All Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorLED Reflector with Auto High Beam
TaillampsFull LEDFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights
Front Foglamps
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPower Adjustable Front SeatsPower Adjustable Front Seats
Rear Seats40:20:40 Split-folding, Sliding, Reclining and Removable 2nd Row with Tip-up Centre Seat, 40:20:40 Split-folding, Sliding, Reclining and Removable 3rd Row with Tip-up Centre Seat, Folding 4th Row60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control with 3rd Row Air Vents
SunroofPanoramic Glass Roof
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Second Row, 2 USB-C Third Row1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights and Ambient Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 4 Middle Row, 4 Last Row2 Front, 2 Rear
Sun ShadeManual 2nd and 3rd Row Sun Shades
Audio12.3" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers12.3" Touchscreen with Google Services Built-in, Harman Kardon Sound System
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless (Depress Brake to Start)
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlPassive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist
Paddle Shift
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationPowered BootPowered Boot, Contactless Opening
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors6 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, 360-degree CameraYes, 360-degree Camera
Auto ParkingYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Power DoorPower Sliding Rear Doors - Both Sides
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 kmUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer5 years5 years
Warranty Notes8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty

Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.

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