Volkswagen Caravelle vs Kia Carnival Comparison

Volkswagen Caravelle

Kia Carnival

How they stack

Our Take

2024 Volkswagen

Caravelle

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

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Based on the Volkswagen Caravelle

Based on the Kia Carnival PLATINUM

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

Transporting things

Long distance driving

Fuel Efficiency

80L

528 km

72L

468 to 691 km

Warranty

5 year
warranty

7 year
warranty

MSRP

$69,290

$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

Additional Battery - Cut-off Relay & Monitoring (+$750)
Adaptive Cruise Control (+$750)
Alarm System/Tow Away Protection/Int Surveillance (+$710)
Armrests - Front Seats (+$570)
Comfort Dash for Digital Cockpit (+$450)

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
DIESEL TURBO F/INJ		TURBO CDI, GASOLINE DIR & MPFI
Size (cc)
1968		2151 - 3470
Size (L)
2.0L		2.2L, 3.5L
Induction
DIESEL TURBO 4		DIESEL TURBO 4, V6
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16		16 - 24
Power
110kW		148kW - 216kW
Power RPM
3250		3800 - 6400
Torque
340Nm		355Nm - 440Nm
Torque RPM
1500		1750 - 5000
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
16		12.3 - 16

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Volkswagen Caravelle vs Kia Carnival Comparison