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Kia Carnival vs Skoda Octavia RS

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 30 Oct 2026.

Kia Carnival
Skoda Octavia RS

Kia

Carnival

From ₹59.65 Lakh

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Skoda

Octavia RS

From ₹56.69 Lakh

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Kia CarnivalLimousine Plus · ₹59.65 Lakh
Skoda Octavia RSOctavia RS · ₹56.69 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Carnival: ₹59.65 Lakh Octavia RS: ₹56.69 Lakh (ahead) Octavia RS ₹2.96 lakh cheaper
Safety Carnival: 5 stars (ahead) Octavia RS: Not rated yet ANCAP and Euro NCAP
Mileage Carnival: 14.85 kmpl Octavia RS: Not published Claimed
Power Carnival: 193 PS Octavia RS: 265 PS (ahead) Different engines
Boot Carnival: 540 litres Octavia RS: 600 litres (ahead)

Pick the Carnival for the 5-star safety rating.

Pick the Octavia RS for the lower price, more power and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹59.65 Lakh
₹56.69 Lakh
On-road in
₹69.71 Lakh
₹64.85 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,17,119 a month
₹1,08,953 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Diesel, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
193 PS
265 PS
Torque
441 Nm
370 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
14.85 kmpl
Not published

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Ultra-Luxury 7-Seater Limousine MPV
Sedan
Seating Capacity
7 Seats (2+2+3 VIP Lounge)
5

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Displacement
2,151 cc (2.2L)
1,984 cc
Engine
2.2L Smartstream 4-Cylinder 16V DOHC Common Rail Turbocharged Diesel
2.0-litre Turbocharged Petrol (TSI), 4-Cylinder
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
FWD
0-100 km/h
9.7 sec
6.4 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed
190 km/h
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Exhaust
Not listed
Sports exhaust system, standard

Transmission

Transmission
8-Speed Sportsmatic Automatic Transmission with Shift-by-Wire Dial
DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic
Gears
8
7-Speed
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
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with Coil Springs
Not listed
Wheels
18-inch Diamond-Cut Multi-Spoke Alloy Wheels
19-inch Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
235/60 R18 Tubeless Radial
Not listed
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel under floor
Not listed
Adaptive Dampers
Not listed
Not available on India-spec car (no DCC)

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)
600 Litres
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 regular Octavia scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2025).
Airbags
8 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front/rear side thorax, full 3-row curtain, driver knee airbag)
10
Stability Control
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)
Driver-assistance systems included
Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera with Blind View Monitor (BVM) & Front/Side/Rear Parking Sensors
360-Degree Camera
TPMS
Yes (Highline TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (2nd row & 3rd row outer seats with ISOFIX)
Not listed

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
Dual 12.3-inch Panoramic Curved Display: 12.3-inch HD Touchscreen Navigation with Kia Connect OS
13-inch
Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch Full Digital Color Driver Instrument Cluster with Head-Up Display (11-inch HUD)
10.25-inch
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Car 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
3-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Wireless Charger
Yes (Dual Wireless Smartphone Chargers: Front Console & 2nd Row VIP Seats)
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
Sports Seats

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Vertical Ice-Cube Full LED Headlights with Star Map Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Matrix LED Headlights
Tail Lights
Full-Width Connected Star Map LED Tail Lamps with Integrated Rear Spoiler Wiper
Not listed
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Front LED Fog Lamps & Smart Powered Dual Sliding Doors with One-Touch Hands-Free Sensor Operation
Not listed

Warranty & Service

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

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹59.65 Lakh
₹56.69 Lakh
Colours
2 colours
3 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 Octavia RS sells a petrol, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹56.69 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Carnival Limousine Plus against Octavia RS Octavia RS

CityCarnivalOctavia RSGap
Mumbai₹71.2 Lakh₹66.55 LakhOctavia RS ₹4.65 lakh less
Pune₹71.2 Lakh₹66.55 LakhOctavia RS ₹4.65 lakh less
New Delhi₹69.71 Lakh₹64.85 LakhOctavia RS ₹4.86 lakh less
Bengaluru₹73 Lakh₹69.4 LakhOctavia RS ₹3.61 lakh less
Chennai₹74.21 Lakh₹70.54 LakhOctavia RS ₹3.66 lakh less
Hyderabad₹74.83 Lakh₹71.14 LakhOctavia RS ₹3.69 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹65.83 Lakh₹62.58 LakhOctavia RS ₹3.25 lakh less
Kolkata₹68.22 Lakh₹64.85 LakhOctavia RS ₹3.37 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 Octavia RS?

The Octavia RS, by ₹2.96 lakh on the versions compared here: Carnival Limousine Plus at ₹59.65 Lakh against Octavia RS Octavia RS at ₹56.69 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹69.71 Lakh against ₹64.85 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The Carnival: 5 stars, ANCAP 2021. The Octavia RS: not tested in this form; the regular Octavia scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2025). The Carnival has 8 airbags and the Octavia RS 10 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Carnival Limousine Plus makes 193 PS and 441 Nm and the Octavia RS Octavia RS makes 265 PS and 370 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,17,119 a month for the Carnival and ₹1,08,953 for the Octavia RS, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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