Volkswagen Caddy vs Kia Carnival Comparison

Volkswagen Caddy

Kia Carnival

How they stack

Our Take

2024 Volkswagen

Caddy

2024 Kia

Carnival

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Transporting things

Driving the family

Long distance driving

Fuel Efficiency

50L

245 to 320 km

72L

468 to 691 km

ANCAP Safety Rating

Warranty

5 year
warranty

7 year
warranty

MSRP

$40,990 - $64,090

$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

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

Alarm System/Tow Away Protection/Int Surveillance (+$620)
Alloy Spare Wheel with OE Tyre/Tool Kit/Jack (+$255)
Discover Media Navigation with 10 inch Touchscreen (+$1,625)
Light Assist - Auto High Beam Function (+$265)
LED Headlights & Separate Daytime Running Lights (+$1,370)

Premium Paint (+$695)

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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Specs

Type
TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI		TURBO CDI, GASOLINE DIR & MPFI
Size (cc)
1498 - 1968		2151 - 3470
Size (L)
1.5L, 2.0L		2.2L, 3.5L
Induction
TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4		DIESEL TURBO 4, V6
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16		16 - 24
Power
75kW - 90kW		148kW - 216kW
Power RPM
2750 - 4500		3800 - 6400
Torque
220Nm - 320Nm		355Nm - 440Nm
Torque RPM
1500 - 1750		1750 - 5000
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
12.5 - 16.5		12.3 - 16

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Volkswagen Caddy vs Kia Carnival Comparison