Model Year | 2023 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Carnival | Volkswagen Jetta | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 104.4 in | 17.3 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 183.3 in | 19.7 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 70.0 in | 8.5 in |
Height | 68.5 in | 57.2 in | 11.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4376 lb. | 3158 lb. | 1218 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 38.2 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.2 in | 55.2 in | 9 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 | 37.1 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 53.6 in | 9.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.4 in | 0.0 in | 66.4 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) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 37.9 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 2015 Volkswagen Jetta.