Forthing V9 PHEV Premium vs Kia Carnival 2023 3.5L GDI EX Comparison
Car Information
Engine / Motor
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210
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6
Dimensions
7
7 Seater
2205
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19"
✓
5251
5.155
1920
1.995
1820
1.740
3018
3.060
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2785
Fuel Economy
18
10.4
58
80
Comfort
✓
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Electric
✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
Interior
✓
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Front & Back Row Seats
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12.3"
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✓
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✓
✓
Front and Back Row Seats
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Front and Back Row Seats
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✓
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12.3"
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✓
✓
All Seats
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Imitation leather
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
Safety
✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
Infotainment
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
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✓
✓
✓
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✓
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✓
✓
8
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
Transmission
Single Speed
Automatic
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✓
Chassis & Steering
Front Drive
Front Wheel Drive
MacPherson Independent
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Multi Link
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Electric
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✓
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✓
Wheels/brakes
✓
✓
Ventilated
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Disc
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245/45 R19
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245/45 R19
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✓
Key Spec
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3.3 L - 3.5 L
310 - 326
245 - 290
Automatic (Hybrid Transmission/DHT) & Single Speed
8 Speed AT & 8 Speed AT w/E-SHIFT (SWB) & Automatic & Automatic
Hybrid
Gasoline & Hybrid & Petrol
TBD
TBD
7
7 - 8
Exterior
✓
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✓
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Engine
1.5
3.5 L
Hybrid
Petrol
326
290 BHP
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355
Motor
Lithium iron phosphate Battery
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Technologies
✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
✓
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✓
✓
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EV + HEV
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✓
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✓
✓
✓
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✓
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Comparison of configuration highlights
Forthing V9 PHEV Premium
- Power Tailgate
- 360 Degree Camera
- Rear AC Controls
- Keyless Entry
- Welcome Light
- Heated Side Mirrors
- Parking sensor rear
- Parking sensor front
- Keyless Start
- Rear Camera
- Remote key types
- Steering Adjustment
- Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK）
- Lane Following Assist
- Intelligent Emergency Call
- Acceleration Skid Control
- Collision Detection
- Blind Spot Warning
- Door Mirrors with Side Turn Signal
- Seatbelt pretensioner
- EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
- Driver Seat Belt Warning
- ABS
- EBD/CBC
- EBA/BA
- Traction Control System (TCS / ASR, etc.)
- Vehicle Stability System (ESP/DSC, etc.)
- Child Seat Interface (ISOFIX)
- Child Lock
- Lane Departure Warning
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Seat belt reminder
- Remote Central Door Locking
Kia Carnival 2023 3.5L GDI EX
- Electronic Engine Immobilizer
- Power Tailgate
- 360 Degree Camera
- Rear Defogger
- Rear AC Controls
- Electric Curtain - Rear
- Temperature Display
- Keyless Entry
- Welcome Light
- Rear Camera
- Steering Adjustment
- Anti-Theft Alarm System
- Number of Airbags
- Advanced Air Bags System (AABS)
- Pedestrian airbag
- Fire Extinguisher
- Active Bonnet
- Collision Detection
- Crash Auto Door Unlock
- Auto Door Lock
- Spare Wheel
- Door Mirrors with Side Turn Signal
- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
- Parking Sensors - Front and Rear
- EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
- ABS
- Traction Control System (TCS / ASR, etc.)
- Child Seat Interface (ISOFIX)
- Active braking
Review Comparison
Positive
- No data found
Negative
- No data found
Positive
- Spacious space and comfort in interior design
- Advanced and reliable security features
- Stylish design and high-quality materials
Negative
- Fuel consumption is high in the city
- Control and driving are not accurate
- The user interface for some features is complicated
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Expert / Editor Recommendation
Choose Forthing V9 PHEV Premium if you care more about fuel economy; choose Kia Carnival 2023 3.5L GDI EX if you care more about price.
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Q&A
- According to fuel consumption data, Forthing V9 PHEV Premium has a fuel consumption of 5.56, while Kia Carnival 2023 3.5L GDI EX has a fuel consumption of 9.62. Therefore, Forthing V9 PHEV Premium is more fuel-efficient.
- In terms of interior space, Forthing V9 PHEV Premium has a wheelbase of 3018, while Kia Carnival 2023 3.5L GDI EX has a wheelbase of 3.060. Generally, the model with the longer wheelbase, Forthing V9 PHEV Premium, offers more room.
- Check drive type, ground clearance and torque together. Forthing V9 PHEV Premium uses Front Drive, while Kia Carnival 2023 3.5L GDI EX uses Front Wheel Drive.