GAC M8 2026 vs Kia Carnival 2026
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Kia Carnival — best value, most powerful, most efficient, safest, biggest boot
The true 5-year cost estimate
Kia Carnival 2026 costs about 29,433 SAR less to own over 5 years.
| GAC M8 2026 | Kia Carnival 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated 5-year total cost | 135,761 SAR (2,263 SAR per month) | 106,328 SAR (1,772 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 4,360 SAR | 4,152 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 3,249 SAR – 8,122 SAR | 2,956 SAR – 7,391 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 90,982 SAR (56%) | 100,377 SAR (68%) |
All figures are estimates from Beseyat's ownership-cost models and Saudi market parameters (fuel prices, insurance bands, typical depreciation) — actual costs vary by trim, driver and insurer. · Data as of: 2026-07-03
| Beseyat Score /100 | 73 | 81 |
|---|---|---|
| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 162,438 SAR | 147,821 SAR – 187,125 SAR |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 |
| Power | 252 hp | 268 hp |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 10.0 s | 9.4 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Transmission | Automatic · 8 | Automatic · 8 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.0 km/L | 10.5 km/L |
| Tank capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,212 mm | 5,155 mm |
| Width | 1,893 mm | 1,995 mm |
| Height | 1,823 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,070 mm | 3,090 mm |
| Boot capacity | 280 L | 627 L |
| Weight | 2,110 kg | 2,030 kg |
| Ground clearance | — | 172 mm |
| Seats | 7 | 8 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 8 |
| NCAP rating | — | ★★★★★ |
| ADAS systems | 4
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 6 years / 250,000 km | 5 years / 150,000 km |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, GAC M8 2026 or Kia Carnival 2026?
Kia Carnival 2026 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 147,821 SAR versus 162,438 SAR for GAC M8 2026 — a difference of about 14,617 SAR (list prices; offers vary).
Which costs less in fuel?
At 20,000 km per year, Kia Carnival 2026 costs roughly 4,152 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 4,360 SAR for GAC M8 2026 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
Roughly how much is the insurance premium?
Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: GAC M8 2026 between 3,249 SAR and 8,122 SAR, and Kia Carnival 2026 between 2,956 SAR and 7,391 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
Kia Carnival 2026 scores 81/100 on the Beseyat Score versus 73/100 for GAC M8 2026 (data-driven methodology, no paid placement).
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