Model Year | 2023 | 2021 | |
Model | Kia Carnival | Volkswagen Arteon | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@1950 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 111.9 in | 9.8 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 191.6 in | 11.4 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 73.7 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 68.5 in | 56.9 in | 11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4376 lb. | 3686 lb. | 690 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 37.7 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.2 in | 56.5 in | 7.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 0.0 in | 59.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.2 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.0 in | 2.5 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 | 40.2 in | 0.3 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) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 35.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 40.2 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | 13 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 86.9 ft3 | 27.2 | 59.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.1 ft3 | 56.2 ft3 | 88.9 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 Volkswagen Arteon.