Kia Carnival vs Peugeot 3008
Verdict
The Kia Carnival costs RM188,888 against the Peugeot 3008’s RM169,388, so the RM19,500 extra is mainly buying size and seating: 11 seats, a 5,155 mm body, 3,090 mm wheelbase and a 440 Nm diesel. The Peugeot is the easier five-seat SUV to live with on paper, with a 591-litre boot, 1,492 kg kerb weight, 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time and RM120 road tax. The Kia is for moving people; the Peugeot is for moving fewer people with more luggage space left over.
Pick the Kia Carnival if you need 11 seats, power sliding rear doors and the stronger 440 Nm diesel output.
Pick the Peugeot 3008 if five seats are enough and you want the lower price, bigger listed boot and more driver-assist kit.
Key differences
- Price: Kia Carnival RM188,888; Peugeot 3008 RM169,388
- Seating: Kia Carnival 11 seats; Peugeot 3008 5 seats
- Engine output: Kia Carnival 197 hp/440 Nm; Peugeot 3008 165 hp/240 Nm
- Size: Kia Carnival 5,155 mm long with 3,090 mm wheelbase; Peugeot 3008 4,510 mm long with 2,730 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: Kia Carnival 56 litres; Peugeot 3008 591 litres
- Road tax: Kia Carnival RM561 per year; Peugeot 3008 RM120 per year
Carnival
- Huge 11-seat cabin with removable second and third rows
- Stronger diesel torque: 440 Nm versus 240 Nm
- Longer 150,000 km warranty mileage cap
- Costs RM19,500 more
- Much smaller listed boot space: 56 litres versus 591 litres
- Higher annual road tax: RM561 versus RM120
3008
- 591-litre boot is far larger than the Carnival’s listed 56 litres
- Gets blind spot monitoring, steering-correction lane keeping and navigation
- Lower road tax at RM120 per year
- Only five seats versus the Carnival’s 11
- Lower outputs: 165 hp and 240 Nm versus 197 hp and 440 Nm
- Shorter warranty mileage cap: 100,000 km versus 150,000 km
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 188,888 | RM 169,388✓ |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-Valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,151 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 197 hp✓ | 165 hp |
| Torque | 440 Nm✓ | 240 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 83 mm | 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic with E-Shift | EAT6 |
| Gears | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 205 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,155 mm | 4,510 mm |
| Width | 1,995 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,775 mm | 1,628 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,090 mm | 2,730 mm |
| Weight | 2,129 kg | 1,492 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 72 litres | 53 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 11 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 56 litres | 591 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV | Continental CrossContact LX2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-links | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 8 Three-point, 3 Lap Belts | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer 2nd Row Seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Headlamps |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with 6-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Sliding, Reclining and Removable 2nd Row with Tip-up Centre Seat, 40:20:40 Split-folding, Sliding, Reclining and Removable 3rd Row with Tip-up Centre Seat, Folding 4th Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with 3rd Row Air Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Second Row, 2 USB-C Third Row | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 4 Middle Row, 4 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual 2nd and 3rd Row Sun Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers | 10" Touchscreen with Arkamys 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with hands-free function |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Rear Doors - Both Sides | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charging Tray |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 561 | RM 120✓ |
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.
Carnival vs 3008 FAQ
Is the Kia Carnival or Peugeot 3008 better?
The Kia Carnival is better for carrying people, with 11 seats and 440 Nm. The Peugeot 3008 is better as a five-seat SUV, with a 591-litre boot, lower road tax and more listed driver-assist features.
What is the price difference?
The Kia Carnival is RM19,500 dearer than the Peugeot 3008. That premium buys a much larger 11-seat MPV body and stronger diesel torque, not a bigger boot with all seats in use.
Which one has more luggage space?
The Peugeot 3008 has more listed boot space, at 591 litres versus the Kia Carnival’s 56 litres. The Carnival’s advantage is passenger capacity, not luggage room when all seats are up.