Denza D9 vs Kia Carnival
Verdict
The Denza D9 is the pricier electric luxury MPV choice: RM299,000 buys a 308 hp front motor, 103.4 kWh battery, 520 km EV range and 410-litre boot. The Kia Carnival costs RM188,888, a RM110,112 saving, and answers with 11 seats, a 2,151 cc diesel, 440 Nm and a 72-litre tank. Denza is longer, taller and has the longer wheelbase; Kia is wider. If you need maximum seats and diesel range confidence, the Carnival makes more sense. If seven seats are enough, the D9 brings EV running and more luggage space.
Pick the Denza D9 if you want a seven-seat electric MPV with 520 km range, 308 hp and a much larger 410-litre boot.
Pick the Kia Carnival if you need 11 seats, diesel refuelling and a RM110,112 lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: Denza D9 RM299,000; Kia Carnival RM188,888
- Seats: Denza D9 7; Kia Carnival 11
- Powertrain: Denza D9 electric single motor, 308 hp; Kia Carnival 2,151 cc diesel, 197 hp and 440 Nm
- Range hardware: Denza D9 103.4 kWh battery and 520 km EV range; Kia Carnival 72-litre fuel tank
- Size: Denza D9 5,250 mm long, 1,950 mm wide, 1,920 mm tall; Kia Carnival 5,155 mm long, 1,995 mm wide, 1,775 mm tall
- Boot space and warranty: Denza D9 410 litres and 6 years; Kia Carnival 56 litres and 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 299,000 | RM 188,888✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 11 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Engine | Single motor | 2,151 cc |
| Power | 308 hp✓ | 197 hp |
| Torque | — | 440 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 s | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 103.4 kWh | — |
| EV range | 520 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,250 mm | 5,155 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 1,995 mm |
| Height | 1,920 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,110 mm | 3,090 mm |
| Boot space | 410 L✓ | 56 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 72 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 8 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 335✓ | RM 561 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
D9
- 308 hp electric motor
- 520 km EV range from a 103.4 kWh battery
- 410-litre boot
- Only seven seats versus the Kia’s 11
- Costs RM110,112 more
- 45 mm narrower than the Carnival
Carnival
- 11-seat cabin
- Much lower purchase price
- 440 Nm diesel torque with a 72-litre tank
- Only 56 litres of boot space
- 197 hp trails the Denza’s 308 hp
- No auto emergency braking listed
D9 vs Carnival FAQ
Is the Denza D9 or Kia Carnival better?
The Denza D9 is better for seven-seat EV use, luggage space and power. The Kia Carnival is better if you need 11 seats, diesel refuelling and a far lower price.
What is the price difference?
The Denza D9 costs RM299,000, while the Kia Carnival costs RM188,888. That makes the Denza RM110,112 more expensive.
Which MPV has more space?
For passengers, the Kia Carnival wins with 11 seats against the Denza D9’s seven. For boot space, the Denza D9 wins clearly with 410 litres against the Kia’s 56 litres.