Model Year | 2023 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Carnival | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 107.4 in | 14.3 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 190.2 in | 12.8 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 72.2 in | 6.3 in |
Height | 68.5 in | 57.2 in | 11.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4376 lb. | 3280 lb. | 1096 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 38.7 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.2 in | 57.4 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 54.0 in | 5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.3 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.8 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 56.5 in | 6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.4 in | 53.6 in | 12.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.0 in | 3.5 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 | 15.8 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 86.9 ft3 | 15.8 | 71.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.1 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 129.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival.
2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review |