Volkswagen Tiguan vs Kia Carnival [2020-2023]

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan and Kia Carnival [2020-2023]. The Volkswagen Tiguan price is Rs. 35.17 Lakh and Kia Carnival [2020-2023] price is Rs. 25.48 Lakh. The Volkswagen Tiguan 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. Tiguan provides the mileage of 12.65 kmpl and Carnival [2020-2023] provides the mileage of 13.9 kmpl.

Tiguan vs Carnival [2020-2023] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Tiguan	Carnival [2020-2023]
Price	Rs. 35.17 Lakh	Rs. 25.48 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1984 cc	2199 cc
Power	187 bhp	197 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Volkswagen Tiguan

Elegance 2.0 TSI DSG

Rs. 35.17 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Kia Carnival [2020-2023]

Premium 7 STR

Rs. 25.48 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Volkswagen Tiguan

Elegance 2.0 TSI DSG

Kia Carnival [2020-2023]

Premium 7 STR

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SPECIFICATIONS
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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	2.0 TSI	2.2L CRDi
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	187 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm	197 bhp @ 3800 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm	440 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	12.65View Mileage Details	13.9View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	759	834
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent Suspension with Coil Spring	Macpherson Strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension	Independent Suspension by Four-link Axle	Multi Link
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.39	5.8
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	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
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Pedestrian)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	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 Only	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	2	3

Mobile App Features

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) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat 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)
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
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	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		60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Illuminated	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
Bootlid Opener	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	30
Headlights	LED	Halogen Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active
Taillights	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen	Halogen
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
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	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

Android Auto	Wired
Apple CarPlay	Wired
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	8
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	8	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

Brochure

Colours

	Nightshade Blue	Aurora Black Pearl
	Deep Black	Steel Silver
	Dolphin Grey	Glacier white Pearl
	Reflex Silver
	Kings Red
	Oryx White
	Pure White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

13 Ratings

4.1/5

36 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	4.3Exterior
	4.8Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.8Performance	4.2Performance
	3.8Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.6Value for Money	4.1Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Volkswagen Tiguan Elegance review

Best looking,best comfortable,best mileage,solid body, low maintenance expenses and a best car for family in proper budget .For a status symbol for family members Volkswagen is best.

Classy and premium car

Best car with premium luxury features. This car is the best choice for every person. Mileage is not good but every feature gives satisfaction.

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Carnival [2020-2023] comparison with similar cars

Tiguan vs Carnival [2020-2023] Comparison FAQs

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

Volkswagen Tiguan price is Rs. 35.17 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 Tiguan and Carnival [2020-2023] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Elegance 2.0 TSI DSG variant, mileage of Tiguan is 12.65kmpl 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 Tiguan

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

For the Elegance 2.0 TSI DSG variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Tiguan produces 187 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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Volkswagen Tiguan vs Kia Carnival [2020-2023]

Length (mm)	4509	5115
Width (mm)	1839	1985
Height (mm)	1665	1755
Wheelbase (mm)	2679	3060
Ground Clearance (mm)		180
Kerb Weight (kg)	1703

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	7
No of Rows (Rows)	2	3
Bootspace (litres)	615	540
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60	60

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

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

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call

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

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

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