Kia Carnival vs MG M9 EV

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Kia Carnival
MG M9 EV

Kia

Carnival

From ₹59.65 Lakh

MG Motor

M9 EV

From ₹79.95 Lakh

Kia CarnivalLimousine Plus · ₹59.65 Lakh
MG M9 EVPresidential Limousine · ₹79.95 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Carnival: ₹59.65 Lakh (ahead) M9 EV: ₹79.95 Lakh Carnival ₹20.30 lakh cheaper
Safety Carnival: 5 stars (ahead) M9 EV: Not rated yet ANCAP and Euro NCAP
Mileage or range Carnival: 14.85 kmpl M9 EV: 548 km Different fuels
Power Carnival: 193 PS M9 EV: 245 PS (ahead) Different engines
Boot Carnival: 540 litres M9 EV: 1,720 litres (ahead) Length 5,155 vs 5,270 mm
Versions Carnival: 1 M9 EV: 2 (ahead) Only Carnival: diesel, automatic

Pick the Carnival for the lower price and the 5-star safety rating.

Pick the M9 EV for more power, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹59.65 Lakh
₹79.95 Lakh
On-road in
₹67.62 Lakh
₹80.46 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,13,607 a month
₹1,35,185 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Diesel, automatic
Electric
Power
193 PS
245 PS
Torque
441 Nm
350 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage or range
14.85 kmpl
548 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Ultra-Luxury 7-Seater Limousine MPV
Ultra-Luxury Electric 3-Row MPV
Seating Capacity
7 Seats (2+2+3 VIP Lounge)
7 Seats (First-Class Airline Suite)

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Diesel
Not listed
Displacement
2,151 cc (2.2L)
Not listed
Engine Config
2.2L Smartstream 4-Cylinder 16V DOHC Common Rail Turbocharged Diesel
Not listed
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Not listed
0-100
9.7 sec
Not listed
Top Speed
190 km/h
Not listed

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
8-Speed Sportsmatic Automatic Transmission with Shift-by-Wire Dial
Not listed
Gears
8
Not listed
Paddles
Yes (Steering wheel paddle shifters)
Not listed
Hybrid
None
Not listed

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (345 mm)
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc (340 mm) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard
Not listed
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar
MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with Coil Springs
Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with High-Performance Dampers (Ultra-Smooth Gliding Ride)
Wheel Type
18-inch Diamond-Cut Multi-Spoke Alloy Wheels
Not listed
Tyre Size
235/60 R18 Tubeless Radial
235/55 R19 Low-Rolling-Resistance Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel under floor
Not listed
Front Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 330 mm with 4-Piston Calipers)
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Rear 320 mm) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard
Wheel Type & Size
Not listed
19-inch Aerodynamic Low-Drag Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel Type
Not listed
Space Saver Spare Wheel under floor

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
5,155 mm
Not listed
Width
1,995 mm
Not listed
Height
1,775 mm (with roof rails)
Not listed
Wheelbase
3,090 mm (Massive luxury wheelbase)
Not listed
Ground Clearance
180 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
2,195 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
540L (all 3 rows up) / 1,465L (3rd row sink-in-floor) / 4,110L (max)
Not listed
Fuel Tank
72 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
5.8 m
Not listed

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
5 stars, ANCAP (2021). Adult occupant 34.54/38, child occupant 43.52/49. ANCAP ratings last six years, so this one runs until 1 January 2028.
Not tested in this form. The same car sold in Europe as the Maxus Mifa 9 scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2022). ANCAP gave the same car, sold in Australia as the LDV Mifa 9, 5 stars in 2022.
Airbags
8 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front/rear side thorax, full 3-row curtain, driver knee airbag)
Not listed
ESP/TC
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Vehicle Stability Management VSM, Hill-Start Assist Control HAC, Multi-Collision Brake, All 4 Disc Brakes, EPB with Auto Hold)
Not listed
ADAS
Level 2 ADAS (Kia Drive Wise with 23 Autonomous Features: Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist FCA-Junction, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance, Lane Keeping & Following Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Avoidance, Safe Exit Assist, High Beam Assist, Highway Driving Assist)
Not listed
Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera with Blind View Monitor (BVM) & Front/Side/Rear Parking Sensors
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (Highline TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with individual wheel readouts)
ISOFIX
Yes (2nd row & 3rd row outer seats with ISOFIX)
Not listed
Airbags Count & Configuration
Not listed
7 Airbags (per MG's official brochure; the previous 8-airbag description could not be re-confirmed)
ESP, TC, Hill Hold / Descent Control
Not listed
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Hold Control, Hill Descent Control, All 4 Disc Brakes with EPB & Auto Hold)
ADAS Level & Key Features
Not listed
Level 2+ ADAS (Full Autonomous Driving Suite with 15 Features: Full-Speed Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Centering, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Auto Braking, Emergency Lane Keeping, Speed Limit Assist)
360-Degree Camera / Parking Assist
Not listed
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 3D Parking Visualization & Ultrasonic Sensors
ISOFIX Mounts
Not listed
Yes (2nd row & 3rd row outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
Dual 12.3-inch Panoramic Curved Display: 12.3-inch HD Touchscreen Navigation with Kia Connect OS
Not listed
Digital Cluster
12.3-inch Full Digital Color Driver Instrument Cluster with Head-Up Display (11-inch HUD)
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
Kia Connect with 60+ Connected Features, Digital Key 2.0 (Smartphone/Smartwatch NFC), Over-The-Air (OTA) Updates
Not listed
Audio System
Bose 12-Speaker Premium Surround Sound System with CenterPoint 360° Audio Technology
Not listed
Sunroof
Dual Electric Panoramic Sunroofs (Independent front & rear glass sunroofs with power blinds)
Not listed
Seat Features
2nd Row 2nd-Class VIP Relaxation Lounge Seats with Powered Leg Rest (Ottoman), Heated & Ventilated, Powered Recline & Lateral Slide + 12-Way Powered Driver Seat with Memory
Not listed
Climate Control
3-Zone Fully Automatic Climate Control with Roof-Mounted 2nd & 3rd Row AC Vents & Independent Digital Controls
Not listed
Wireless Charger
Yes (Dual Wireless Smartphone Chargers: Front Console & 2nd Row VIP Seats)
Not listed

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Vertical Ice-Cube Full LED Headlights with Star Map Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Full LED Matrix Headlamps with Full-Width Connecting Horizon LED Daytime Running Lightbar
Tail Lights
Full-Width Connected Star Map LED Tail Lamps with Integrated Rear Spoiler Wiper
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
Front LED Fog Lamps & Smart Powered Dual Sliding Doors with One-Touch Hands-Free Sensor Operation
Not listed
Tail Lights (LED Lightbar)
Not listed
Continuous Full-Width 3D Geometric LED Tail Lamps with Animated Welcome Light Guide
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Not listed
Smart Powered Dual Sliding Side Doors with Sensor Operation, Powered Hands-Free Tailgate, Chrome Line Exterior & 64-Color Ambient Lighting

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited km factory warranty (extendable up to 5 Years / Unlimited km + 3 Years complimentary 24/7 Roadside Assistance)
Not listed
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km (First check at 1 Mo / 1,000 km and second at 6 Mo / 5,000 km)
Not listed

Motor, Battery & Performance

Motor Type & Placement
Not listed
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) Front-Axle Mounted with High Efficiency
Drivetrain
Not listed
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Multi-Drive Modes (Eco, Normal, Sport)
Battery Pack Capacity
Not listed
90 kWh NMC Battery Pack (MG's brochure gives only this figure, no separate gross capacity is published)
Battery Chemistry & Ingress Rating
Not listed
NMC Lithium-Ion Chemistry (CATL High-Energy Cells, IP68 Waterproof Enclosure)
Top Speed
Not listed
180 km/h (Electronically Limited)
0-100 km/h (sec)
Not listed
9.2 sec (0-100 km/h)

Range & Charging

AC Charging Time (0-100% at kW)
Not listed
11 kW AC Fast Charger: 0-100% in approximately 10 hours
DC Fast Charging Time (10-80% at Max kW)
Not listed
160 kW DC Fast Charging: approximately 90 minutes (MG's brochure does not specify the charge window/percentage for this figure)
V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) Support
Not listed
Yes (V2L Vehicle-to-Load output up to 3.3 kW power supply inside & outside cabin)
Regenerative Braking Modes / One-Pedal Drive
Not listed
3-Stage Multi-Mode Smart Regenerative Braking with Steering Wheel Paddles & One-Pedal Drive Mode

Dimensions & Storage

Length (mm)
Not listed
5,270 mm (Massive 5.3-meter ultra-luxury presence)
Width (mm)
Not listed
2,000 mm
Height (mm)
Not listed
1,840 mm
Wheelbase (mm)
Not listed
3,200 mm (Massive 3.2-meter luxury limousine wheelbase)
Ground Clearance (mm)
Not listed
150 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
Not listed
2,410 kg
Boot Space (Litres)
Not listed
Up to 1,720 litres maximum (third row fully forward and folded down, per MG's brochure); all-rows-up and third-row-folded-only figures not published
Front Trunk / Frunk Space (Litres)
Not listed
55 Litres (Front Trunk / Frunk)

Interior & Cockpit

Touchscreen Display Size & OS
Not listed
12.3-inch High-Definition Floating Central Touchscreen Infotainment System + 12.3-inch Front Passenger Display Screen + 10.25-inch Digital Driver Display under continuous panoramic dashboard
Digital Instrument Cluster Size
Not listed
10.25-inch Full Digital High-Definition Driver Information Cockpit with Full Navigation View
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Car Suite & OTA Updates
Not listed
MG i-SMART EV Connected Suite with 100+ Features, SOTA Updates, Remote VIP Lounge Controls
Audio System & Speaker Count
Not listed
12-Speaker Premium Hi-Fi Sound System with Subwoofer & Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio
Sunroof Type
Not listed
Dual Panoramic Glass Sunroofs with Independent Front & Rear Electric Sunblinds
Ventilated / Powered Front Seats
Not listed
First-Class Executive Airline Seats: 2nd-Row Ultra-Luxury Captain Chairs with Powered Ottoman Leg Rests, 180° Full Recline, 10-Point Massage Programs, Heating, Ventilation, Detachable Touchscreen Controllers & Retractable Aluminum Tables + 8-Way Power Driver Seat with Memory
Climate Control (Auto AC Zones & Heat Pump)
Not listed
3-Zone Automatic Climate Control with PM2.5 Air Quality Purification & Independent Ceiling Air Vents for all 3 rows
Wireless Phone Charger
Not listed
Yes (Dual Wireless Smartphone Chargers: Front Console & 2nd Row VIP Seats)

Colours, Charging & Warranty

Charging Port Type
Not listed
Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Rear-Right Quarter, 400V Architecture)
Standard Vehicle Warranty
Not listed
3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Vehicle Warranty
Battery & Motor Warranty
Not listed
8 Years / 1,60,000 km on High-Voltage Battery Pack & Electric Motor
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹59.65 Lakh
₹79.95 Lakh – ₹84.94 Lakh
Colours
2 colours
4 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Only the Carnival sells a diesel, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹59.65 Lakh.

Only the M9 EV sells a electric version: 2 versions, from ₹79.95 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

Carnival Limousine Plus against M9 EV Presidential Limousine

CityCarnivalM9 EVGap
Mumbai₹69.11 Lakh₹80.46 LakhCarnival ₹11.35 lakh less
Pune₹69.11 Lakh₹80.46 LakhCarnival ₹11.35 lakh less
New Delhi₹67.62 Lakh₹80.46 LakhCarnival ₹12.84 lakh less
Bengaluru₹70.96 Lakh₹88.52 LakhCarnival ₹17.56 lakh less
Chennai₹72.17 Lakh₹80.54 LakhCarnival ₹8.37 lakh less
Hyderabad₹72.79 Lakh₹80.56 LakhCarnival ₹7.77 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Carnival or the M9 EV?

The Carnival, by ₹20.30 lakh on the versions compared here: Carnival Limousine Plus at ₹59.65 Lakh against M9 EV Presidential Limousine at ₹79.95 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹67.62 Lakh against ₹80.46 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The Carnival: 5 stars, ANCAP 2021. The M9 EV: not tested in this form; the same car sold in Europe as the Maxus Mifa 9 scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2022). The Carnival has 8 airbags and the M9 EV 7 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Carnival Limousine Plus makes 193 PS and 441 Nm and the M9 EV Presidential Limousine makes 245 PS and 350 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The M9 EV is 115 mm longer. Boot space is 540 litres in the Carnival and 1,720 litres in the M9 EV.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,13,607 a month for the Carnival and ₹1,35,185 for the M9 EV, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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