Kia Carnival vs Changan M9 Sherpa vs BYD Shark 6 vs MG U9

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Specification	Kia Carnival Carnival 3.5L V6 Remove	Changan M9 Sherpa M9 Sherpa Power 1.2L Remove	BYD Shark 6 Shark 6 Premium Remove	MG U9 Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 1.82 crore	Rs 23.49 lakh	Rs 2 crore	Rs 2.27 crore
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Plug-in hybrid	Diesel
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel
Engine	3470 cc	1193 cc	1497 cc	—
Engine power	268 hp	96 hp	436 hp	215 hp
Engine torque	332 Nm	119 Nm	650 Nm	520 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual	Automatic
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	11	2	5	5
Length	5155 mm	4560 mm	5457 mm	5500 mm
Width	1995 mm	1645 mm	1971 mm	—
Height	1775 mm	1890 mm	1925 mm	1874 mm
Wheelbase	3090 mm	—	2920 mm	3300 mm
Ground clearance	172 mm	—	230 mm	220 mm
Fuel tank	72 L	40 L	60 L	—
Boot space	990 L	—	—	—
Tyre size	—	175/70 R14 LT	—	—
Safety
Airbags	—	—	—	7
Comfort & convenience
Rain-sensing wipers	No	No	No	Yes
Panoramic sunroof	No	No	No	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Wireless phone charger	No	No	No	Yes
Other
2.5 litre turbo diesel engine	No	No	No	Yes
ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox	No	No	No	Yes
4x4 with front and rear differential locks	No	No	No	Yes
12.3 inch touchscreen	No	No	No	Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto	No	No	No	Yes
8-speaker JBL audio system	No	No	No	Yes
Electric tailgate	No	No	No	Yes
Rear air conditioning vents	No	No	No	Yes
Heated and ventilated seats with driver massage function	No	No	No	Yes
Advanced driver assistance suite	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	8.2/10	7/10	8.6/10	7.9/10

Kia Carnival vs Changan M9 Sherpa vs BYD Shark 6 vs MG U9: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Kia Carnival, Changan M9 Sherpa, BYD Shark 6 and MG U9?

The Changan M9 Sherpa is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Changan M9 Sherpa from Rs 23.49 lakh, the Kia Carnival from Rs 1.82 crore, the BYD Shark 6 from Rs 2 crore and the MG U9 from Rs 2.27 crore.

Which is more powerful, Kia Carnival, Changan M9 Sherpa, BYD Shark 6 and MG U9?

The BYD Shark 6 Premium is the most powerful (BYD Shark 6 Premium: 436 hp; Kia Carnival 3.5L V6: 268 hp; MG U9 Explore Pro: 215 hp; Changan M9 Sherpa Power 1.2L: 96 hp).

Which has more safety features, Kia Carnival, Changan M9 Sherpa, BYD Shark 6 and MG U9?

The Kia Carnival 3.5L V6 has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features, the Changan M9 Sherpa Power 1.2L has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features, the BYD Shark 6 Premium has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features and the MG U9 Explore Pro has 7 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Kia Carnival, Changan M9 Sherpa, BYD Shark 6 and MG U9 prices the same across Pakistan?

Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.

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