Model Year | 2023 | 2021 | |
Model | Kia Carnival | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
|
Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 102.4 in | 19.3 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 165.2 in | 37.8 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 70.9 in | 7.6 in |
Height | 68.5 in | 63.0 in | 5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4376 lb. | 3036 lb. | 1340 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 14.3 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.4 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.2 in | 55.5 in | 8.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 0.0 in | 59.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.1 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.5 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 54.7 in | 8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.4 in | 0.0 in | 66.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 38.8 in | 1.7 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) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 37.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 40.2 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | 16 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 86.9 ft3 | 24.2 | 62.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.1 ft3 | 62.1 ft3 | 83 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 2021 Kia Soul.