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Kia Carnival vs Kia Carnival Comparison
Kia Carnival
Kia Carnival
2024 Kia
Carnival
vs
2024 Kia
Carnival
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the people mover category, between scores of 6.9 and 8.6.
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8.6
8.6
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Based on the Kia Carnival PLATINUM
Based on the Kia Carnival PLATINUM
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
72L
468 to 691 km
72L
468 to 691 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$50,150 - $72,910
$50,150 - $72,910
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unrivalled practicality for the money
- Drives better than most premium rivals
- Quite efficient for such a big rig
Misses
- No auto wipers... still!
- No wireless smartphone mirroring
- Isn't exactly cheap, nor are service costs
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unrivalled practicality for the money
- Drives better than most premium rivals
- Quite efficient for such a big rig
Misses
- No auto wipers... still!
- No wireless smartphone mirroring
- Isn't exactly cheap, nor are service costs
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$695)
- Premium Paint (+$695)
Comparison
Reviews
8.6
2023 Kia Carnival review
The Kia Carnival remains the people mover benchmark, and this top-spec Platinum Diesel is the most in-demand variant offered in Australia.
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James Wong
8.6
2023 Kia Carnival review
The Kia Carnival remains the people mover benchmark, and this top-spec Platinum Diesel is the most in-demand variant offered in Australia.
James Wong
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, GASOLINE DIR & MPFI | TURBO CDI, GASOLINE DIR & MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2151 - 3470 | 2151 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 3.5L | 2.2L, 3.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 148kW - 216kW | 148kW - 216kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6400 | 3800 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 355Nm - 440Nm | 355Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 5000 | 1750 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.3 - 16 | 12.3 - 16 | |
