Head to head
Kia Carnival vs Toyota Innova Crysta
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Toyota Innova Crysta is the cheapest of these to run at ₹6.85 per kilometre.
Kia Carnival
Luxury MPV
₹63.90 Lakh
Toyota Innova Crysta
Premium MPV
₹19.99 – ₹26.63 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Kia Carnival | Toyota Innova Crysta |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹63.90 Lakh | ₹19.99 – ₹26.63 Lakh |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Luxury MPV | Premium MPV |
| Seating | 7 seater | 8 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 14.8km/l | 15.6km/l |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 11.9km/l | 12.8km/l |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹7.37 | ₹6.85 |
| Fuel options | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 2151 cc · 190 bhp | 2393 cc · 148 bhp |
| Transmissions | Torque Converter | Manual, Torque Converter |
| Tank / battery | 72 L | 55 L |
| Kerb weight | 2180 kg | 1855 kg |
| Boot space | 627 L | 300 L |
| Launched | 2024 | 2023 |
Variant-wise mileage
Kia Carnival
| Limousine 2.2 Diesel ATDiesel · Torque Converter | 14.8 ARAI | 11.9km/l |
Toyota Innova Crysta
| GX / VX 2.4 Diesel MTDiesel · Manual | 15.6 ARAI | 12.8km/l |
| ZX 2.4 Diesel ATDiesel · Torque Converter | 14.0 ARAI | 11.4km/l |
Compare something else
Kia Carnival vs Toyota Innova Crysta — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Kia Carnival or the Toyota Innova Crysta?
The Toyota Innova Crysta is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 12.8 km/l in real-world conditions versus 11.9 km/l for the Carnival.
Which is cheaper to run per kilometre?
At Delhi fuel prices, the Toyota Innova Crysta costs about ₹6.85 per kilometre in its most efficient form, which is the lowest of this group. Over 15,000 km a year the difference compounds into a meaningful number, so run your own distance through the fuel cost calculator.
Kia Carnival vs Toyota Innova Crysta — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the Toyota Innova Crysta wins. If you weigh space, price and segment differently, compare the full specification table on this page and then read each car's individual mileage page for variant-level detail.