Kia Carnival vs Xpeng G6
Verdict
The Kia Carnival is the people mover here: RM188,888 buys an 11-seat diesel MPV with a 2.2 litre turbo engine, 197 hp, 440 Nm and a 3,090 mm wheelbase. The Xpeng G6 is the cheaper, quicker-feeling EV option at RM159,948, with a 248 hp rear motor, the same 440 Nm, 525 km range and 451 kW DC charging. For a Malaysian buyer, this is less about size class and more about use: passengers and sliding doors, or five-seat EV tech and lower running tax.
Pick the Kia Carnival if you need 11 seats, power sliding rear doors and a long-wheelbase cabin for family or business use.
Pick the Xpeng G6 if you want a five-seat electric SUV with 525 km range, stronger power and more driver assistance kit for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Kia Carnival RM188,888; Xpeng G6 RM159,948
- Seats: Kia Carnival 11; Xpeng G6 5
- Powertrain output: Kia Carnival 197 hp and 440 Nm diesel; Xpeng G6 248 hp and 440 Nm electric motor
- Boot space: Kia Carnival 56 litres; Xpeng G6 571 litres
- Size: Kia Carnival 5,155 mm long with 3,090 mm wheelbase; Xpeng G6 4,758 mm long with 2,890 mm wheelbase
- Road tax: Kia Carnival RM561 a year; Xpeng G6 RM240 a year
Carnival
- 11-seat layout gives it a passenger-carrying job the Xpeng cannot do
- Power sliding rear doors, rear air-con to the 3rd row and many rear USB-C ports suit family use
- Longer body and wheelbase than the Xpeng G6
- Costs RM28,940 more than the Xpeng G6
- Only 56 litres of boot space versus 571 litres in the Xpeng G6
- Lacks listed blind spot warning, autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control and auto parking
G6
- Cheaper to buy, with lower annual road tax
- 248 hp motor, 6.94-second 0-100 km/h time and 525 km EV range
- 571-litre boot and stronger listed driver assistance equipment
- Only five seats versus the Kia Carnival’s 11
- Shorter body and wheelbase, so it cannot match the Carnival’s passenger-hauling brief
- Manufacturer warranty mileage is 120,000 km versus 150,000 km for the Kia
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 188,888 | RM 159,948✓ |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-Valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | — |
| Capacity | 2,151 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 197 hp | — |
| Torque | 440 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore | 83 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 248 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 440 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) |
| Battery Capacity | — | 68.5 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 525 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 451 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic with E-Shift | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.94 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 202 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,155 mm | 4,758 mm |
| Width | 1,995 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,775 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,090 mm | 2,890 mm |
| Weight | 2,129 kg | 2,115 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 72 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 11 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 56 litres | 571 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 235/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 235/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV | Maxxis Waltz MS2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-links | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Discs |
| 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 Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags, Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic 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 outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation |
| 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 with Manual Recline |
| 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 AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Panoramic Glass 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, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| 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 | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Sound System |
| 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 Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | 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 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 561 | RM 240✓ |
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 G6 FAQ
Is the Kia Carnival or Xpeng G6 better?
For carrying people, the Kia Carnival is better because it has 11 seats and power sliding rear doors. For a five-seat daily EV, the Xpeng G6 is stronger on price, boot space, range and driver assistance kit.
What is the price difference?
The Xpeng G6 is RM28,940 cheaper than the Kia Carnival. The Kia costs more but gives you a much larger MPV body and 11 seats.
Which one has more boot space?
The Xpeng G6 has far more boot space on paper, at 571 litres versus 56 litres in the Kia Carnival. The Carnival’s advantage is passenger capacity, not luggage room with all seats in use.