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Compare Kia Carnival vs Kia Sedona

Kia Carnival
2024 Kia Carnival
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$33,200
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Kia Sedona
2021 Kia Sedona
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$30,400
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Overview

Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Engine
3.3L V6 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 19 MPG
Hwy: 26 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 24 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gallons
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
8 seater

Photos

Kia Carnival
2022-2024 Kia Carnival Rear Angle View
2022-2024 Kia Carnival Dashboard
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Kia Sedona
2019-2021 Kia Sedona Rear Angle View
2019-2021 Kia Sedona Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
3.3L V6 Gas
Horsepower
290 hp @ 6400 rpm
276 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
248 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,431 lbs
4,443 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
22 MPG
21 MPG
City
19 MPG
18 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
24 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.0 (Est) Tons/yr
8.5 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
21.1 gallons
Cruising Range City
361 miles
379.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
494 miles
506.4 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
203 in
201.4 in
Height
68.5 in
68.5 in
Max Width
78.5 in
78.1 in
Front Width
68.9 in
68.7 in
Rear Width
68.9 in
69 in
Wheelbase
121.7 in
120.5 in
Ground Clearance
6.8 in
6.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
7 seater
8 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.1 in
40.9 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.9 in
39.8 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
64.2 in
63.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
59.8 in
59.3 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
40.5 in
41.1 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.5 in
39.4 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
63.2 in
63.1 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
66.4 in
66.1 in
Third Row Leg Room
35.6 in
34.8 in
Third Row Headroom
38.6 in
38.9 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
59.5 in
59.4 in
Third Row Hip Room
50.4 in
50 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
145.1 ft³
142 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
86.9 ft³
78.4 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
40.2 ft³
33.9 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
37.7 ft
37.7 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 6.5"
17" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 6.5"
17" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P235/65TR17
P235/65TR17
Rear Tire
P235/65TR17
P235/65TR17
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Deep Chroma Blue
  • Panthera Metal
  • Celestial Blue
  • Pantera Metal
  • Silky Silver

Optional Exterior Colors

Snow White Pearl
  • Aurora Black
  • Snow White Pearl

Standard Interior Materials

  • Gray, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Gray, Cloth Seat Trim w/YES Essentials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Rear A/C
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
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