A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Carnival has a modest catalogue-index lead, while GR86 remains close.
GR86 starts ZAR 300,095 cheaperCarnival from ZAR 1,049,995 · GR86 from ZAR 749,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Carnival
GR86
Maximum Power
Carnival148 kW @ 3800 rpm
GR86173 kW @ 7000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Carnival440 Nm @ 1750 rpm
GR86250 Nm @ 3700 rpm
Engine Size
Carnival2151 cc
GR862387 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Carnival13.9 km/l
GR8610.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Carnival175 mm
GR86130 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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KIA Carnival
2.2 CRDi SXL AT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Carnival
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
GR86
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
Carnival
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
GR86
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Carnival
GR86
Intercooler
Yes
-
Rev Matching
No
-
Performance Data Logger
No
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.2
9.2
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Standard
Engine Start Button Illumination
Yes
Standard
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Drag Coefficient
0.38
-
Roof Load
100 kg
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
2785 l
237 l
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
-
Steering Response
Normal
-
Skid Plates
No
Not Available
Side Steps
No
-
Spare Wheel
Temporary Spare
Space Saver
Tyre Repair Kit
No
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
-
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Speed Limiter
Yes
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
-
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
No
-
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Voice Command
Yes
Standard
Voice Command Support
Yes
Standard
Digital Speedometer
Yes
7-inch Digital
Driver Display
Digital Cluster
-
Heads Up Display
Yes
-
Tachometer
Yes
-
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Multi Function Steering
Yes
-
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
-
Air Conditioning
Yes
Manual AC
AC Type
Yes
Manual AC
Climate Control
Yes
Manual AC
Climate Zones
3
Manual AC
Rear Air Conditioning
Yes
-
Glovebox Cooling
No
-
Seat Type
Leather Seats
Sport Fabric/Suede
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Yes
-
Rear Seat Split
Yes
50/50 Split
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
-
Front Armrest
Centre Armrest
Standard
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
-
Front Power Outlet
Yes
-
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Remote Engine Start
No
-
Remote Start
No
-
Remote Central Locking
Yes
Standard
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Lid Opener
Remote
-
Boot Opener
Remote
-
Power Windows
Yes
All Doors
Power Mirrors
Yes
All Doors
Heated Mirrors
Yes
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
All Doors
Electric Mirror Folding
Yes
-
Remote Side Mirror
Yes
-
Auto Dimming Irvm
Yes
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
Yes
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Rear Defogger
Yes
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
Tail Lamps
Yes
-
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
No
Not Available
Roof Antenna
Yes
-
Rear Wing
No
Rear Spoiler
Aero Kit
No
-
Chrome Grille
Yes
-
Chrome Exterior Highlights
Yes
-
Ride Mode Selection
Yes
-
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Powered Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Power Sliding Doors
No
-
Engine Warranty
7 Years / 150,000 km
Not Applicable
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Trim Level
top
top
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Core range derivative
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Accelerator 0 100
10.0 sec
6.9 sec
Common Rail Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Direct + Port Injection
Diff Lock
No
Not Applicable
Difflock
No
Not Applicable
Vdc
Yes
Standard with Track Mode
TPMS
Yes
Standard
Sonar
Yes
Rear
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Bottle Holders
8
-
Glove Box
Yes
-
Manual Aircon
Yes
Manual AC
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Passive Entry Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charger
Yes
Not Available
Lift Gate
Yes
Not Available
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Yes
-
Power Socket 12v
Yes
-
Sound System
12
6
Roof Rack Compatibility
No
Not Available
Mirror
Electric
All Doors
Rim Size
235/60 R18
18-inch BBS Alloy
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
-
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Yes
-
Sub Frame
Unibody
Monocoque
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Source Model Column
carnival
gr86
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Unlocking
Yes
Standard
Walk Away Lock
Yes
Standard
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Yes
Standard
Rear LED Combination Taillights
Yes
-
Front Wiper
No
-
Front Wipers Type
No
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
Yes
Standard
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
-
Reading Lights Rear
Yes
-
Centre Console
Centre Armrest
Standard
Side Impact Bars
Yes
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
2785 l
237 l
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Carnival
GR86
Fuel Octane Requirement
B7 Diesel
Petrol
Variable Valve Timing
No
-
Particulate Filter
DPF
Not Available
Fuel Evaporation Control
No
-
Idle CO2 Output
198
177
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km
177 g/km
Green NCAP Rating
5
-
Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
Noise Level
68 dB
70 dB
CO2 Emissions G Km
189
177
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Applicable
Spec
Carnival
GR86
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
10.9 km/l
City Mileage
11.1 km/l
8 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.9 km/l
12 km/l
Real-world Mileage
13.9 km/l
10.9 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
72 l
50 l
Fuel Tank Litres
72
50
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Carnival
GR86
Engine Position
Front Transverse
Front Longitudinal
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Transmission Type
Automatic Transmission
Automatic
Number of Gears
8
4
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
Torque Converter
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
3.63
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Rear Wheel Drive
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
LSD Available
No
Torsen LSD
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
15.2:1
-
Gearbox Type
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Transmission Speeds
8
4
Axle Layout
FWD
RWD
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Standard
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Carnival
GR86
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Airbags
7
7
Driver Airbag
Yes
7
Passenger Airbag
Yes
7
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Side Impact Beams
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Whiplash Protection
Yes
-
ABS
Yes
Standard with Sport Mode
BA
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard with Sport Mode
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard with Track Mode
Stability Control
Yes
Standard with Track Mode
TCS
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Yes
-
Lane Change Warning
Yes
-
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Fatigue Detection
Yes
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
Safety Rating
5
-
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Standard
Alarm System
Yes
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard with Sport Mode
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
Standard with Track Mode
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
7
7
Driver Passenger Airbags
7
7
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Standard
Spec
Carnival
GR86
Alternator
Yes
-
Engine Oil Capacity
6.0 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000
10,000 km or 6 Months
Service Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
Optional
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45,000 km
Optional
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45,000 km
Optional
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
Optional
Service Interval
15000
10,000 km or 6 Months
First Service At
15000
-
Approx Service Cost
R4,500 per service
Approx R5,500
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Service Intervals
15000
10,000 km or 6 Months
Battery Warranty
7 Years / 150,000 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Carnival
GR86
Real-world City Mileage Min
9.4 l/100km
8 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
12.2 l/100km
10 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
15.3 l/100km
11 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
17.8 l/100km
13 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
9
Spec
Carnival
GR86
EV Mode
No
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Reversing Camera
Yes
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear
Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Auto Lights
Yes
Standard
Eco Mode
Yes
-
Sport Mode
No
-
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
Yes
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
Standard
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Yes
Rear
Parking Sensor
Yes
Rear
Front Camera
Yes
-
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
Standard
Spec
Carnival
GR86
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
16 deg
-
Departure Angle
17 deg
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
14 deg
-
Ramp-over Angle
19 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
No
-
Underbody Protection
No
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Min
175 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance Max
175 mm
130 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
16 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
17 deg
-
Breakover Angle
14 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
Carnival
GR86
Length
5155 mm
4265 mm
Width
1995 mm
1775 mm
Height
1775 mm
1310 mm
Wheelbase
3090 mm
2575 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
130 mm
Minimum Turning Radius
12.1 m
5.4 m
Kerb Weight
2110 kg
1270 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2750 kg
1660 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1600 kg
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Seating Capacity
11 seats
4 seats
Front Headroom
1010 mm
998 mm
Rear Headroom
955 mm
958 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
855 mm
891 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
145 l
237 l
Fuel Tank Capacity
72 l
50 l
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
172 mm
125 mm
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Payload Capacity
700 kg
390 kg
Spec
Carnival
GR86
Front Track Width
1713 mm
1520 mm
Rear Track Width
1711 mm
1540 mm
Chassis Type
Unibody
Monocoque
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
Double Wishbone
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Power Steering
Yes
Electric
Steering Column
Adjustable
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic
-
Chassis Material
Unibody
Monocoque
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Carnival
GR86
Front Overhang
938 mm
-
Rear Overhang
1127 mm
-
Body Type
MPV
Sedan
Alloy Wheel Design
Alloy Alloy
18-inch BBS Alloy
Wing Mirror Type
Electric
-
Rear Wiper
No
-
Led Headlights
Yes
Full LED
LED Headlamps
Yes
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED
DRL
Yes
LED
Led Taillights
Yes
-
Fog Lights
Yes
LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
LED
Front Fog Lights
Yes
LED
Rear Fog Lights
Yes
-
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Roof Type
Standard
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
No
Rear Spoiler
Body Cladding
No
Not Available
Chrome Exterior Finish
Yes
Not Available
Door Handle Finish
Body Colour
-
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple
5
Exterior Colour Options
5
5
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
All Doors
Auto Headlights
Yes
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Headlamps
Yes
Full LED
Headlights
Yes
Full LED
Headlight Type
Yes
Full LED
Exterior Mirror Folding
Yes
-
Headlamp Levelling
Yes
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
LED
Rear Spoiler
No
Rear Spoiler
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Colour
-
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Electric Blind Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Carnival
GR86
Front Shoulder Room
1405 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1350 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Yes
Electric
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Rear USB Ports
Yes
2
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital
7-inch Digital
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
Yes
-
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Cooled Seats
Yes
-
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Seat Material
Leather
Sport Fabric/Suede
Fabric Seats
No
Sport Fabric/Suede
Leather Seats
Yes
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power
Manual
Adjustable Driver Seat
8-Way Power
Manual
Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Power
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
4-Way Power
-
Driver Lumbar Support
Yes
-
Memory Seats
Yes
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
50/50 Split
Folding Rear Seats
Yes
50/50 Split
Front Headrest
Adjustable
-
Rear Headrest
Adjustable
-
Front Armrest
Centre Armrest
Standard
Rear Armrest
Yes
Not Available
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
Cup Holders
8
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
Black
5
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Power sliding rear doors, business-class second-row captain's chairs, rear entertainment screens (SX), 12.3+12.3-inch curved display, wireless CarPlay, surround-view camera (SX), power-fold third row (SX)
Driver-focused cockpit, sports seats, digital cluster, infotainment system
Boot Space Seats Down
2785
-
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
-
Seat Trim
Leather
Sport Fabric/Suede
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
Sport Fabric/Suede
Driver Seat
8-Way Power
Manual
Seat Fold Type
Yes
50/50 Split
Armrest Front
Centre Armrest
Standard
Armrest Rear
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Yes
Not Available
Interior Colours
Black
5
Interior Trim Colour
Black
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Yes
-
Spec
Carnival
GR86
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc Brembo
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc Brembo
Front Brake Disc Diameter
330 mm
-
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Solid Disc
Brake Type Rear
Ventilated Disc
Solid Disc
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
296 mm
-
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
-
Tyre Size
235/60 R18
215/40 R18
Wheel Rim Size
235/60 R18
18-inch BBS Alloy
Front Tyre Width
235 mm
-
Rear Tyre Width
235 mm
-
Wheel Diameter
235/60 R18
18-inch BBS Alloy
Wheel Type
Alloy Alloy
18-inch BBS Alloy
Tyre Type
Radial
215/40 R18
Tyre Load Index
112
-
Tyre Speed Rating
H
-
Spare Tyre
Temporary Spare
Space Saver
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary Spare
Space Saver
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Yes
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Wheel Material
Alloy Alloy
18-inch BBS Alloy
Wheels
Alloy Alloy
18-inch BBS Alloy
Spare Wheel Size Type
Temporary Spare
Space Saver
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Applicable
Electric Park Brake
Electronic
-
Wheel Size Type
235/60 R18
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
-
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc Brembo
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
-
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
Standard
Auto Brake Hold
Electronic
-
Spec
Carnival
GR86
Infotainment Screen
12.3
8-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
12.3
8-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment System
12.3-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
8-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
12.3
8-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
Yes
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
USB Ports
4
2
Rear Usb
Yes
2
AUX Input
No
-
Wi-Fi Hotspot
No
-
Number of Speakers
12
6
Premium Audio
Yes
-
FM Radio
Yes
-
Radio
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
7-inch Digital
Head Up Display
Yes
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Multi Information Display
Digital
7-inch Digital
Display Audio
12.3-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Connected Services
Yes
Standard
Audio Speakers
12
6
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
4
2
Voice Control
Yes
Standard
Audio
Yes
-
Audio System
Yes
6
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Spec
Carnival
GR86
Basic Warranty
7 Years / 150,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Years
7 Years / 150,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
7 Years / 150,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
6 Years
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Warranty
7 Years / 150,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Spec
Carnival
GR86
Body Style
MPV
Sedan
Model Year
2026
2026
Segment
MPV
Sedan
Vehicle Type
MPV
Sedan
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Color Note
Snow White Pearl, Aurora Black Pearl, Steel Grey, Gravity Blue, Glacial White Pearl
White, Red, Black, Grey, Blue
Tare Mass Kg
2110 kg
1270 kg
Model Introduced Year
2021
2022
Generation
Fourth generation (KA4); global launch 2020, SA 2021
Second generation GR86 with improved 2.4L engine
Facelift History
Fourth generation (KA4) launched SA 2021; 2023 updated specification
Second generation introduced in 2022 with more power
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Production Status
active
active
Spec
Carnival
GR86
Price Zar
1299995 ZAR
799900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
1299995
799900
Starting Price Zar
1299995
799900
Ownership Role
Top
Top
Spec
Carnival
GR86
Engine
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
D4HB
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2151 cc
2387 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Boxer
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Dual Injection
Compression Ratio
15.4:1
12.5:1
Bore
85.4 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
94 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
148 kW @ 3800 rpm
173 kW @ 7000 rpm
Maximum Torque
440 Nm @ 1750 rpm
250 Nm @ 3700 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
185 km/h
226 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.0 sec
6.9 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
70.1 kW/tonne
136.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
208.5 Nm/tonne
196.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
In depth: how these cars differ
This Carnival and GR86 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Carnival 67 vs GR86 67.
Efficiency index: Carnival 55 vs GR86 45.
Safety-equipment index: Carnival 100 vs GR86 96.
Practicality index: Carnival 58 vs GR86 46.
Ownership-cover index: Carnival 71 vs GR86 43.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Carnival leads by 10 points
Carnival has a modest catalogue-index lead, while GR86 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Carnival
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
100/100
Practicality
58/100
Ownership
71/100
GR86
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
96/100
Practicality
46/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexKIA Carnival
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 61 pts for GR86
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Carnival leads. However, GR86 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
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