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KIA Carnival vs Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab: the short answer
Carnival has a modest catalogue-index lead, while H-100 Chassis Cab remains close.
H-100 Chassis Cab starts ZAR 682,095 cheaperCarnival from ZAR 1,049,995 · H-100 Chassis Cab from ZAR 367,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Carnival
H-100 Chassis Cab
Maximum Power
Carnival148 kW @ 3800 rpm
H-100 Chassis Cab58 kW
Maximum Torque
Carnival440 Nm @ 1750 rpm
H-100 Chassis Cab167 Nm
Engine Size
Carnival2151 cc
H-100 Chassis Cab2607 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Carnival13.9 km/l
H-100 Chassis Cab10.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Carnival175 mm
H-100 Chassis Cab185 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
KIA Carnival
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Carnival
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
H-100 Chassis Cab
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
Carnival
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
H-100 Chassis Cab
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Carnival
H-100 Chassis Cab
Intercooler
Yes
-
Rev Matching
No
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
No
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.2
9.8
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Button Illumination
Yes
-
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Drag Coefficient
0.38
-
Roof Load
100 kg
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
2785 l
Not Applicable
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
-
Steering Response
Normal
-
Skid Plates
No
-
Side Steps
No
-
Spare Wheel
Temporary Spare
Not Available
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
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Wireless
Voice Command
Yes
-
Voice Command Support
Yes
-
Digital Speedometer
Yes
-
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 air conditioning
AC Type
Yes
Manual air conditioning
Climate Control
Yes
Manual air conditioning
Climate Zones
3
Manual air conditioning
Rear Air Conditioning
Yes
-
Glovebox Cooling
No
-
Seat Type
Leather Seats
-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Yes
-
Rear Seat Split
Yes
-
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
-
Front Armrest
Centre Armrest
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
-
Front Power Outlet
Yes
-
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
No
-
Remote Start
No
-
Remote Central Locking
Yes
-
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Lid Opener
Remote
-
Boot Opener
Remote
-
Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Yes
-
Heated Mirrors
Yes
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
-
Electric Mirror Folding
Yes
-
Remote Side Mirror
Yes
-
Auto Dimming Irvm
Yes
-
Auto Dimming Mirror
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Rear Defogger
Yes
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
Tail Lamps
Yes
-
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
No
Not Available
Roof Antenna
Yes
-
Rear Wing
No
-
Aero Kit
No
-
Chrome Grille
Yes
-
Chrome Exterior Highlights
Yes
-
Ride Mode Selection
Yes
-
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Powered Tailgate
Yes
-
Power Sliding Doors
No
-
Engine Warranty
7 Years / 150,000 km
4
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Trim Level
top
mid
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Commercial utility derivative
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Accelerator 0 100
10.0 sec
-
Common Rail Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
-
Diff Lock
No
Not Available
Difflock
No
Not Available
Vdc
Yes
-
TPMS
Yes
Not Available
Sonar
Yes
-
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Bottle Holders
8
-
Glove Box
Yes
-
Manual Aircon
Yes
Manual air conditioning
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Yes
-
Passive Entry Start
Yes
-
Wireless Charger
Yes
Wireless
Lift Gate
Yes
-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Yes
-
Power Socket 12v
Yes
-
Sound System
12
Not Available
Roof Rack Compatibility
No
-
Mirror
Electric
-
Rim Size
235/60 R18
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
-
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Yes
-
Sub Frame
Unibody
-
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
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
carnival
h-100-chassis-cab
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
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Unlocking
Yes
Not Available
Walk Away Lock
Yes
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Yes
-
Rear LED Combination Taillights
Yes
-
Front Wiper
No
-
Front Wipers Type
No
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
-
Reading Lights Rear
Yes
-
Centre Console
Centre Armrest
-
Side Impact Bars
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
2785 l
Not Applicable
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
H-100 Chassis Cab
Fuel Octane Requirement
B7 Diesel
Diesel
Variable Valve Timing
No
-
Particulate Filter
DPF
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
No
-
Idle CO2 Output
198
-
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km
Not Applicable
Green NCAP Rating
5
-
Start Stop System
Yes
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
-
Noise Level
68 dB
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
189
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Carnival
H-100 Chassis Cab
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
10.2 km/l
City Mileage
11.1 km/l
8.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.9 km/l
11.9 km/l
Real-world Mileage
13.9 km/l
10.2 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
72 l
65 l
Fuel Tank Litres
72
65 l
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
H-100 Chassis Cab
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
Manual
Transmission Type
Automatic Transmission
Manual
Number of Gears
8
5
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Manual
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Yes
Clutch Type
Torque Converter
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.63
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Rear-wheel drive
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
15.2:1
-
Gearbox Type
8-Speed Automatic
Manual
Transmission Speeds
8
5
Axle Layout
FWD
Rear-wheel drive
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Applicable
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
H-100 Chassis Cab
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
7
Airbags not listed in official Hyundai H100 safety specification
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Side Impact Beams
Yes
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Whiplash Protection
Yes
-
ABS
Yes
Standard
BA
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
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
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Fatigue Detection
Yes
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Safety Rating
5
-
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Central Locking
Yes
-
Alarm System
Yes
-
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
7
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
7
-
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
-
Spec
Carnival
H-100 Chassis Cab
Alternator
Yes
120A
Engine Oil Capacity
6.0 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000
15000 km / 12 months
Service Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Interval
15000
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
15000
15000
Approx Service Cost
R4,500 per service
-
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Service Intervals
15000
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
7 Years / 150,000 km
4
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
Carnival
H-100 Chassis Cab
Real-world City Mileage Min
9.4 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
12.2 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
15.3 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
17.8 l/100km
-
Spec
Carnival
H-100 Chassis Cab
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
-
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Eco Mode
Yes
-
Sport Mode
No
-
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Yes
-
Pre-Collision System
Yes
-
Rear View Camera
Yes
-
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
-
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Yes
-
Parking Sensor
Yes
-
Front Camera
Yes
-
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
-
Spec
Carnival
H-100 Chassis Cab
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
16 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
17 deg
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
14 deg
-
Ramp-over Angle
19 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
No
-
Underbody Protection
No
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Min
175 mm
185 mm
Ground Clearance Max
175 mm
185 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
Not Available
Spec
Carnival
H-100 Chassis Cab
Length
5155 mm
4795 mm
Width
1995 mm
1740 mm
Height
1775 mm
1970 mm
Wheelbase
3090 mm
2430 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
185 mm
Minimum Turning Radius
12.1 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
2110 kg
1434 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2750 kg
3015 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1200 kg
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Seating Capacity
11 seats
3 seats
Front Headroom
1010 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
955 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1040 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
855 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
145 l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
72 l
65 l
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
172 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Payload Capacity
700 kg
1581 kg
Spec
Carnival
H-100 Chassis Cab
Front Track Width
1713 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1711 mm
Not Applicable
Chassis Type
Unibody
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Not Available
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Power Steering
Yes
-
Steering Column
Adjustable
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link
-
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic
-
Chassis Material
Unibody
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Carnival
H-100 Chassis Cab
Front Overhang
938 mm
-
Rear Overhang
1127 mm
-
Body Type
MPV
Pickup
Alloy Wheel Design
Alloy Alloy
-
Wing Mirror Type
Electric
-
Rear Wiper
No
-
Led Headlights
Yes
Halogen
LED Headlamps
Yes
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
DRL
Yes
Not Available
Led Taillights
Yes
-
Fog Lights
Yes
-
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Front Fog Lights
Yes
-
Rear Fog Lights
Yes
-
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Roof Type
Standard
-
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
No
-
Body Cladding
No
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Yes
-
Door Handle Finish
Body Colour
-
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple
3
Exterior Colour Options
5
3
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
-
Auto Headlights
Yes
-
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Headlamps
Yes
Halogen
Headlights
Yes
Halogen
Headlight Type
Yes
Halogen
Exterior Mirror Folding
Yes
-
Headlamp Levelling
Yes
-
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Not Available
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
No
-
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Colour
-
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof
Standard
-
Spec
Carnival
H-100 Chassis Cab
Front Shoulder Room
1405 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1350 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Yes
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Rear USB Ports
Yes
-
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital
Digital instrument cluster
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
Cloth
Fabric Seats
No
Cloth
Leather Seats
Yes
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
8-Way Power
-
Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Power
Not Applicable
Adjustable Front Seat
4-Way Power
-
Driver Lumbar Support
Yes
-
Memory Seats
Yes
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
Yes
-
Front Headrest
Adjustable
-
Rear Headrest
Adjustable
-
Front Armrest
Centre Armrest
-
Rear Armrest
Yes
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
Cup Holders
8
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
Black
3
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)
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen H-100 Chassis Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
Boot Space Seats Down
2785
-
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
-
Seat Trim
Leather
Cloth
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
-
Driver Seat
8-Way Power
-
Seat Fold Type
Yes
-
Armrest Front
Centre Armrest
-
Armrest Rear
Yes
-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Yes
-
Interior Colours
Black
3
Interior Trim Colour
Black
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Yes
-
Spec
Carnival
H-100 Chassis Cab
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Front Brake Disc Diameter
330 mm
-
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Brake Type Rear
Ventilated Disc
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
296 mm
-
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
-
Tyre Size
235/60 R18
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
235/60 R18
Not Available
Front Tyre Width
235 mm
-
Rear Tyre Width
235 mm
-
Wheel Diameter
235/60 R18
Not Available
Wheel Type
Alloy Alloy
-
Tyre Type
Radial
-
Tyre Load Index
112
-
Tyre Speed Rating
H
-
Spare Tyre
Temporary Spare
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary Spare
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
-
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Wheel Material
Alloy Alloy
-
Wheels
Alloy Alloy
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Temporary Spare
-
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Applicable
Electric Park Brake
Electronic
-
Wheel Size Type
235/60 R18
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
-
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
-
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
-
Auto Brake Hold
Electronic
-
Spec
Carnival
H-100 Chassis Cab
Infotainment Screen
12.3
SYNC
Infotainment Display
12.3
-
Infotainment System
12.3-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
SYNC
Touchscreen
12.3
SYNC
Navigation System
Yes
-
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
USB Ports
4
Not Available
Rear Usb
Yes
-
AUX Input
No
-
Wi-Fi Hotspot
No
-
Number of Speakers
12
Not Available
Premium Audio
Yes
-
FM Radio
Yes
-
Radio
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
Digital instrument cluster
Head Up Display
Yes
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Multi Information Display
Digital
Digital display
Display Audio
12.3-inch Touchscreen
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
Bluetooth
Connected Services
Yes
SYNC
Audio Speakers
12
Not Available
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
4
-
Voice Control
Yes
-
Audio
Yes
-
Audio System
Yes
-
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Spec
Carnival
H-100 Chassis Cab
Basic Warranty
7 Years / 150,000 km
5
Warranty Years
7 Years / 150,000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
7 Years / 150,000 km
5
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
5 Years
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
5 Years
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
5 Years
Warranty
7 Years / 150,000 km
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
5 Years
Spec
Carnival
H-100 Chassis Cab
Body Style
MPV
Chassis cab
Model Year
2026
2026
Segment
MPV
Pickup
Vehicle Type
MPV
Pickup
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Color Note
Snow White Pearl, Aurora Black Pearl, Steel Grey, Gravity Blue, Glacial White Pearl
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Tare Mass Kg
2110 kg
1434 kg
Model Introduced Year
2021
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Fourth generation (KA4); global launch 2020, SA 2021
Current South African H-100 Chassis Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Fourth generation (KA4) launched SA 2021; 2023 updated specification
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Production Status
active
active
Body Type Cab
-
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Spec
Carnival
H-100 Chassis Cab
Price Zar
1299995 ZAR
391900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
1299995
391900
Starting Price Zar
1299995
391900
Ownership Role
Top
Mid
Spec
Carnival
H-100 Chassis Cab
Engine
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.6-litre diesel
Engine Code
D4HB
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2151 cc
2607 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
15.4:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
85.4 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
148 kW @ 3800 rpm
58 kW
Maximum Torque
440 Nm @ 1750 rpm
167 Nm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
185 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
10.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
70.1 kW/tonne
40.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
208.5 Nm/tonne
116.5 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 H-100 Chassis Cab 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 H-100 Chassis Cab 34.
Efficiency index: Carnival 55 vs H-100 Chassis Cab 46.
Safety-equipment index: Carnival 100 vs H-100 Chassis Cab 94.
Practicality index: Carnival 58 vs H-100 Chassis Cab 58.
Ownership-cover index: Carnival 71 vs H-100 Chassis Cab 65.
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 12 points
Carnival has a modest catalogue-index lead, while H-100 Chassis Cab 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
H-100 Chassis Cab
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
58/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexKIA Carnival
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 59 pts for H-100 Chassis Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Carnival leads. However, H-100 Chassis Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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