2020 MG Gloster vs Kia Carnival - Price, Specs, Features, Mileage Comparison
Which car is better: MG Gloster or Kia Carnival? We compare prices, dimensions, engine specs, mileage and performance to help you decide which car better fulfils your requirements.

Gloster 2020 vs Carnival 2020 | Price Comparison - Which One Is Cheaper?
GLOSTER VS CARNIVAL | PRICE COMPARISON EX-SHOWROOM, DELHI |
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DIESEL AUTOMATIC |
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MG Gloster |
Kia Carnival |
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Variants |
Price (in lakh) |
Variants |
Price (in lakh) |
Super 2WD |
₹28.98 |
Premium 7 Seater |
₹24.95 |
Smart 2WD |
₹30.98 |
Premium 8 Seater |
₹25.15 |
Sharp 4WD |
₹33.68 |
Prestige 7 Seater |
₹28.95 |
Sharp 4WD 6-seater |
₹33.98 |
Prestige 9 Seater |
₹29.95 |
Savvy 4WD 6-seater |
₹35.38 |
Limousine 7 Seater |
₹33.95 |
MG Gloster prices start from Rs. 28.98 lakh and go up to Rs. 35.38 lakh for diesel automatic powertrain. The Kia Carnival diesel automatic prices start from Rs. 24.95 lakh and go up to Rs. 33.95 lakh. Both cars are only available with diesel automatic powertrain.
Gloster 2020 vs Carnival 2020 | Dimension Comparison - Which One Is Bigger?
MG Gloster is 4985mm long, 1926mm wide and 1867mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2950mm. The MG Gloster has a boot space of 343 litres. The Kia Carnival measures 5115mm in length, 1985mm in width and 1755mm in height. The wheelbase of Kia Carnival is 3060mm and it has a boot space of 540 litres.
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GLOSTER VS CARNIVAL | DIMENSION COMPARISON |
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Dimensions |
MG Gloster |
Difference |
Kia Carnival |
Length (mm) |
4985 |
130 |
5115 |
Width (mm) |
1926 |
59 |
1985 |
Height (mm) |
1867 |
112 |
1755 |
Wheelbase (mm) |
2950 |
110 |
3060 |
Boot Space (litre) |
343 |
197 |
540 |
Ground Clearance(mm) |
210 |
30 |
180 |
Fuel Tank (litre) |
75 |
15 |
60 |
Tyre Size (Base Variant) |
255/55 R19 |
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235/60 R18 |
Tyre Size (Top Variant) |
255/55 R19 |
- |
235/60 R18 |
Dimension Review
- The Carnival is longer than the Gloster by 130mm.
- The Carnival is wider than the Gloster by 59mm.
- The Gloster is taller than the Carnival by 112mm.
- The Carnival has a longer wheelbase than the Gloster; by 110mm.
- The Carnival has 197 litres more boot space than the Gloster.
- The Gloster has 30mm more ground clearance than the Carnival.
- In terms of dimensions, the Gloster is a larger car than the Carnival. So, it will have a better road presence than the Carnival.
Gloster 2020 vs Carnival 2020 | Engine Specs Comparison - Which One has Better Performance?
GLOSTER VS CARNIVAL | ENGINE COMPARISON |
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ENGINE SPECS |
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MG Gloster |
MG Gloster 4WD |
Kia Carnival |
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Engine |
2.0 L Turbo Diesel |
2.0 L Twin Turbo Diesel |
2.2 L Turbo Diesel |
Displacement |
1996 cc |
1996 cc |
2199 cc |
Cylinder |
4 |
4 |
4 |
Maximum Power |
163PS @ 4000rpm |
218PS @ 4000rpm |
200PS @ 3800rpm |
Peak Torque |
375Nm @ 1500-2400rpm |
480Nm @ 1500-2400rpm |
440Nm @ 1500-2750rpm |
Manual Transmission |
- |
- |
- |
Manual FE |
- |
- |
- |
Automatic Transmission |
8-speed TC |
8-speed TC |
8-speed TC |
Automatic FE |
NA |
NA |
13.9kmpl |
Gloster Diesel vs Carnival Diesel
MG Gloster 2.0 L, 4-cylinder diesel engine makes 163PS of maximum power and 375Nm of peak torque. It is available with an 8-speed torque converter type automatic transmission.
The Gloster also gets a 4WD option with 2.0L diesel engine that makes 218PS of maximum power and 480Nm of peak torque. It is also available with an 8-speed torque converter automatic. The MG Gloster’s official mileage figures are currently not available.
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Kia Carnival 2.2 L, 4-cylinder diesel engine makes 200PS of maximum power and 440Nm of peak torque. It is available with an 8-speed torque converter type automatic transmission and claims to deliver a fuel-efficiency figure of 13.9kmpl.
Engine Review
- The Carnival has a more powerful diesel engine than the Gloster 4x2. But Gloster AWD’s twin turbo diesel engine is more powerful than Carnival 2.2 L.
- The Gloster's 4WD diesel engine produces more torque than the Carnival.
Gloster 2020 vs Carnival 2020 | Top Feature Comparison
Notable top features of Gloster 2020 are:
- Forward collision warning
- Adaptive cruise control
- Auto emergency braking
- Lane departure warning
- Driver fatigue reminder
- Blind spot detection
- Auto parking assist
- 3-zone auto AC
- Wireless mobile charging
- 12-way adjustable driver seat w/ massage function
- Panoramic sunroof
Notable top features of Carnival 2020 are:
- LED headlamps w/ DRL
- Captain seats in 2nd row
- R17 alloy wheels
- Touchscreen audio system w/ 8 speakers, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay & rear screens
- Auto headlamps
- Wireless charging
- 3-Zone A/C
- Powered Side Doors
- Ambient lighting
- Front parking sensors
- Side & curtain airbags