2026 Kia Carnival GDI EX 3.5L vs 2025 GAC M8 GX
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Kia Carnival vs GAC M8, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceKia Carnival: AED 179,500GAC M8: AED 181,000Kia Carnival is AED 1,500 cheaper (1%).
- PowerKia Carnival: 268 hpGAC M8: 252 hpKia Carnival makes 16 hp more.
- TorqueKia Carnival: 331 NmGAC M8: 400 NmGAC M8 makes 69 Nm more.
- Fuel economyKia Carnival: 10.4 km/LGAC M8: 11.1 km/LGAC M8 goes 0.7 km further per litre.
- LengthKia Carnival: 5155 mmGAC M8: 5212 mmGAC M8 is 57 mm longer.
- SeatingKia Carnival: 7 SeaterGAC M8: 7 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
Which is better in the UAE: Kia Carnival or GAC M8?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Kia Carnival is AED 1,500 cheaper (1%). Kia Carnival makes 16 hp more. GAC M8 goes 0.7 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Kia
Carnival GDI EX 3.5L
AED 179,500*
GAC
M8 GX
AED 181,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
6
3500
268
331
Petrol
4
2000
252
400
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
6
4
Displacement (cc)
3500
2000
Power (hp)
268
252
Peak Torque (Nm)
331
400
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
8-speed
8-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
80
10.4
65
11.1
Fuel Tank Size (L)
80
65
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
10.4
11.1
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
8.2
190
10.1
180
0 to 100 (s)
8.2
10.1
Top Speed (km/h)
190
180
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
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-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
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-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
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Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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5
5155
1995
1775
3060
-
235/60R18
235/60R18
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-
5
5212
1893
1823
3070
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-
Body Type
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-
No. Of Doors
5
5
Length (mm)
5155
5212
Width (mm)
1995
1893
Height (mm)
1775
1823
Wheelbase (mm)
3060
3070
Weight (kg)
-
-
Front Tyres
235/60R18
-
Rear Tyres
235/60R18
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Cargo Space (L)
-
-
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
7 Seater
7 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
7 Seater
7 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Listed prices are the lowest published trim for each model, ex-showroom UAE, excluding 5% VAT, registration and insurance — how we publish prices.