Model Year | 2023 | 2022 | |
Model | Kia Carnival | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 111.4 in | 10.3 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 194.2 in | 8.8 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 73.0 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 68.5 in | 57.3 in | 11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4376 lb. | 3223 lb. | 1153 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.1 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.2 in | 58.5 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 54.1 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.5 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.5 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 57.1 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.4 in | 53.4 in | 13 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 38.1 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.6 in | 0.0 in | 38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 59.5 in | 0.0 in | 59.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.4 in | 0.0 in | 50.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.6 in | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 37.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 40.2 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 24.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 86.9 ft3 | 15.7 | 71.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.1 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 129.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu.