Verdict
At RM269,800, the GWM Wey G9 costs RM80,912 more than the RM188,888 Kia Carnival. It brings a 44.2 kWh plug-in hybrid battery with 170 km EV range and all-wheel drive; its 233-litre boot is also far larger. Annual road tax is RM120 against the Kia’s RM561. The Carnival’s case is brutally practical: 11 seats rather than seven in a body only 105 mm longer, plus eight airbags to the G9’s six. Choose the G9 for electric running and its second-row massage seats; choose the Carnival when carrying more people comes first.
Wey G9
Pick the GWM Wey G9 if a 170 km EV range, all-wheel drive, a 233-litre boot and richer driver assistance outweigh its higher entry price.
Carnival
Pick the Kia Carnival if you need 11 seats, removable rear seating and a far lower RM188,888 purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Wey G9 RM269,800; Kia Carnival RM188,888.
- Annual road tax: GWM Wey G9 RM120; Kia Carnival RM561.
- Powertrain: GWM Wey G9 1,499 cc plug-in hybrid with a 44.2 kWh battery; Kia Carnival 2,151 cc diesel.
- Seating capacity: GWM Wey G9 seven seats; Kia Carnival 11 seats.
- Boot space: GWM Wey G9 233 litres; Kia Carnival 56 litres.
- Airbags: GWM Wey G9 six; Kia Carnival eight.
Wey G9
- 170 km EV range from a 44.2 kWh battery
- All-wheel drive and a 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Second-row massage and ventilation, plus a 233-litre boot
- RM269,800 costs RM80,912 more than the Kia Carnival
- Seven seats versus the Kia Carnival’s 11
- 2,803 kg weight versus 2,129 kg
Carnival
- 11-seat layout with removable second- and third-row seating
- Eight airbags, including front-centre and driver’s knee airbags
- Space-saver spare tyre instead of a tyre repair kit
- No EV range, against the GWM Wey G9’s 170 km
- 56-litre boot versus the GWM Wey G9’s 233 litres
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist, unlike the GWM Wey G9
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM269,800 | RM188,888✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM561 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with hybrid assistance | 16-Valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | 2,151 cc |
| Horsepower | 148 hp at 5,500 rpm | 197 hp at 3,800 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 240 Nm at 1,800 rpm | 440 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83 mm × 99.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 16 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 288 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 402 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 44.2 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 170 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission | 8-speed Automatic with E-Shift |
| Gears | 4 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | GWM | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,050 mm | 5,155 mm |
| Width | 1,985 mm | 1,995 mm |
| Height | 1,900 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085 mm | 3,090 mm |
| Weight | 2,803 kg | 2,129 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 72 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 11 |
| Boot Space | 233 litres✓ | 56 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R18 | 235/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R18 | 235/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Korea (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-links |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 8 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 8 Three-point, 3 Lap Belts |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Second Row Seats, Third Row | Available for 2 Outer 2nd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Memory and Ventilation Functions, Driver's Side Massaging Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | Zero Gravity Second Row with Massage, Ventilation Functions, 60:40 Split Tip-up Third Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Sliding, Reclining and Removable 2nd Row with Tip-up Centre Seat, 40:20:40 Split-folding, Sliding, Reclining and Removable 3rd Row with Tip-up Centre Seat, Folding 4th Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with 3rd Row Air Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 4 USB Second Row, 4 USB Third Row | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Second Row, 2 USB-C Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front, 4 Middle Row, 4 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades | Manual 2nd and 3rd Row Sun Shades |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen | 12.3" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake To Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Doors | Power Sliding Rear Doors - Both Sides |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-Year/1,000,000 km Hybrid Powertrain Warranty, 8-year/180,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Wey G9 & Carnival for sale
Wey G9 vs Carnival FAQ
Is the GWM Wey G9 or Kia Carnival better?
The GWM Wey G9 is better for plug-in hybrid running, all-wheel drive and a 233-litre boot. The Kia Carnival is better for large groups, with 11 seats against seven and removable rear seating.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Wey G9 costs RM80,912 more: RM269,800 versus RM188,888 for the Kia Carnival.
Which MPV has more usable luggage space?
The GWM Wey G9 has the larger quoted boot at 233 litres. The Kia Carnival has 56 litres, but it accommodates 11 seats rather than seven.
