Kia Carnival (2023) vs. Audi A3 / S3 (2016) Specs

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2023 Kia Carnival and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications

Model Year	2023	2016
Model	Kia Carnival	Audi A3 / S3
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.7 in	103.5 in	18.2 in
Length	203.0 in	169.8 in	33.2 in
Width	78.5 in	70.3 in	8.2 in
Height	68.5 in	56.1 in	12.4 in
Curb Weight	4376 lb.	3903 lb.	473 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	10.6 gal.	8.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.9 in	36.9 in	4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	64.2 in	54.8 in	9.4 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	37.5 in	2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	63.2 in	52.9 in	10.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	66.4 in	0.0 in	66.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.5 in	35.4 in	5.1 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)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	40.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	40.2 ft³	9.9 ft³	30.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	86.9 ft³	9.9	77 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	145.1 ft³	39.5 ft³	105.6 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival.

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 review

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review

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