Model Year | 2023 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Carnival | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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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 |
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 2020 Kia Optima.