Head to head
Kia Carnival vs Maruti XL6
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Maruti XL6 is the cheapest of these to run at ₹3.66 per kilometre.
Kia Carnival
Luxury MPV
₹63.90 Lakh
Maruti XL6
6-Seater MPV
₹11.71 – ₹14.98 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Kia Carnival | Maruti XL6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹63.90 Lakh | ₹11.71 – ₹14.98 Lakh |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Luxury MPV | 6-Seater MPV |
| Seating | 7 seater | 6 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 14.8km/l | 26.3km/kg |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 11.9km/l | 20.5km/kg |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹7.37 | ₹3.66 |
| Fuel options | Diesel | PetrolCNG |
| Engine | 2151 cc · 190 bhp | 1462 cc · 101 bhp |
| Transmissions | Torque Converter | Manual, Torque Converter |
| Tank / battery | 72 L | 45 L |
| Kerb weight | 2180 kg | 1200 kg |
| Boot space | 627 L | 209 L |
| Launched | 2024 | 2022 |
Variant-wise mileage
Kia Carnival
| Limousine 2.2 Diesel ATDiesel · Torque Converter | 14.8 ARAI | 11.9km/l |
Maruti XL6
| Zeta / Alpha MTPetrol · Manual | 21.0 ARAI | 14.6km/l |
| Zeta / Alpha ATPetrol · Torque Converter | 20.3 ARAI | 13.9km/l |
| Zeta CNGCNG · Manual | 26.3 ARAI | 20.5km/kg |
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Kia Carnival vs Maruti XL6 — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Kia Carnival or the Maruti XL6?
The Maruti XL6 is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 20.5 km/kg in real-world conditions versus 11.9 km/l for the Carnival.
Which is cheaper to run per kilometre?
At Delhi fuel prices, the Maruti XL6 costs about ₹3.66 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 Maruti XL6 — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the Maruti XL6 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.