Verdict
At RM188,888 versus RM159,948, these are cross-shops only if your brief is unusually broad. The Kia Carnival brings 11 seats, a 3,090 mm wheelbase and power sliding rear doors on both sides, so it is the family-transport tool, although just 56 litres of boot space is left. The Xpeng G6 has five seats but a 571-litre boot, 480 km of EV range and 382 kW DC charging. Its RM240 annual road tax also undercuts the Carnival’s RM561. Choose space for people or an EV SUV for daily five-seat use.
Pick the Kia Carnival if you need 11 seats, flexible second-to-fourth-row seating and power sliding rear doors.
Pick the Xpeng G6 if five seats are enough and you want 480 km EV range, a 571-litre boot and 382 kW DC charging.
Key differences
- Price: Kia Carnival RM188,888; Xpeng G6 RM159,948.
- Seats: Kia Carnival 11; Xpeng G6 5.
- Boot space: Kia Carnival 56 litres; Xpeng G6 571 litres.
- Length: Kia Carnival 5,155 mm; Xpeng G6 4,758 mm.
- Wheelbase: Kia Carnival 3,090 mm; Xpeng G6 2,890 mm.
- Output: Kia Carnival 197 hp and 440 Nm; Xpeng G6 248 hp and 440 Nm.
Carnival
- 11 seats with removable, sliding and reclining rear seating.
- Power sliding rear doors on both sides.
- Third-row air vents, rear climate control and eight USB-C ports.
- Only 56 litres of boot space versus the G6's 571 litres.
- Lacks the G6's blind-spot information system, autonomous braking and collision warning.
- Annual road tax is RM561 versus RM240 for the G6.
G6
- 480 km EV range with 11 kW AC and 382 kW DC charging.
- 571-litre boot despite its shorter 4,758 mm body.
- Adaptive cruise control, auto parking and blind-spot information system.
- Five seats versus the Carnival's 11.
- No power sliding rear doors.
- Rear seating is only a 60:40 split-folding bench, versus the Carnival's multi-row sliding, reclining and removable arrangement.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM188,888 | RM159,948✓ |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM561 | RM240✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-Valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,151 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 197 hp | — |
| Torque | 440 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore | 83 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 248 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 440 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 68.5 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 480 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 382 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) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-links | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| 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 |
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.
Used Carnival & G6 for sale
Carnival vs G6 FAQ
Is the Kia Carnival or Xpeng G6 better?
Neither is categorically better. The Kia Carnival is better for carrying up to 11 people and uses power sliding doors, while the Xpeng G6 is better for five occupants needing a 571-litre boot, 480 km EV range and driver assistance systems.
What is the price difference?
The Kia Carnival costs RM28,940 more than the Xpeng G6: RM188,888 against RM159,948.
Which one is better for a large family?
The Kia Carnival is the direct choice for a large family. It has 11 seats, second-, third- and fourth-row accommodation, rear air-con with third-row vents and power sliding doors on both sides. The Xpeng G6 has five seats.