Kia Carnival vs Kia Sedona
Overview | |
Years produced2002-2012 | Years produced2022-Present |
MSRP$26,400 | MSRP$33,600 |
Average price$12,527 | Average price$33,678 |
Listings953 | Listings5138 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryIn order to carve a niche for its Sedona model, Kia marries SUV design cues with the utility and practicality of a minivan. Then, for extra measure, the top-of-the-line SXL model gets the materials and features of a luxury car. Blend these attributes with top-notch safety ratings, and the 2016 Kia Sedona might just be the best minivan available. | |
Reviews SummaryAhead of a 2025-model-year refresh, the 2024 Kia Carnival carries over unchanged as Kia’s entry into a small, but competitive, minivan segment that also includes the Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, and Toyota Sienna. Verdict: The Carnival offers a great driving experience and excellent warranty, but these upsides are tainted by a lack of all-wheel drive and mixed safety ratings. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.3L 276 hp V6 | Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower276 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City18 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.3L 276 hp V6 | Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Torque248 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | Torque262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower276 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City18 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space33.9 cu ft | Cargo Space40.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight4414 lbs | Curb Weight4431 lbs |
Height68.5 in | Height68.5 in |
Length201.4 in | Length203.0 in |
Width89.3 in | Width89.2 in |
Wheelbase120.5 in | Wheelbase121.7 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1279 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2002-2012 | 2022-Present |
MSRP | $26,400 | $33,600 |
Average price | $12,527 | $33,678 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | In order to carve a niche for its Sedona model, Kia marries SUV design cues with the utility and practicality of a minivan. Then, for extra measure, the top-of-the-line SXL model gets the materials and features of a luxury car. Blend these attributes with top-notch safety ratings, and the 2016 Kia Sedona might just be the best minivan available. | Ahead of a 2025-model-year refresh, the 2024 Kia Carnival carries over unchanged as Kia’s entry into a small, but competitive, minivan segment that also includes the Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, and Toyota Sienna. Verdict: The Carnival offers a great driving experience and excellent warranty, but these upsides are tainted by a lack of all-wheel drive and mixed safety ratings. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.3L 276 hp V6 | 3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 276 hp @ 6000 rpm | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 18 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.3L 276 hp V6 | 3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Torque | 248 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | 262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower | 276 hp @ 6000 rpm | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 18 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 33.9 cu ft | 40.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4414 lbs | 4431 lbs |
Height | 68.5 in | 68.5 in |
Length | 201.4 in | 203.0 in |
Width | 89.3 in | 89.2 in |
Wheelbase | 120.5 in | 121.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1279 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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