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Kia Carnival (2023) vs. Kia Optima (2020) Specs

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2023 Kia Carnival and 2020 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2023 2020  
Model Kia Carnival Kia Optima  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
216 kW@6400
355 Nm@5000
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
183 kW@6000
353 Nm@1350
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Minivan, ext. 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 3,091 mm 2,804 mm 1 mm
Length 5,156 mm 4,854 mm 1 mm
Width 1,994 mm 1,859 mm 0 mm
Height 1,740 mm 1,466 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,985 kg 1,614 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 72 L 70 L 2 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,039 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,631 mm 1,476 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,519 mm 1,422 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,044 mm 1,156 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,003 mm 960 mm -959 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,605 mm 1,433 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,687 mm 1,422 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,029 mm 904 mm -903 mm
Headroom, Row 3 980 mm 0 mm 980 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,511 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,280 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 904 mm 0 mm 904 mm
Total Legroom 2,977 mm (over 3 rows) 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 1,138 L 450 L -449 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 2,461 L 15.9 -13.9 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 4,109 L 15.9 -11.9 L

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