Kia Carnival (2022) vs. Kia Sportage (2015) Specs

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2022 Kia Carnival and 2015 Kia Sportage Specifications

Model Year	2022	2015
Model	Kia Carnival	Kia Sportage
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.7 in	103.9 in	17.8 in
Length	203.0 in	174.8 in	28.2 in
Width	78.5 in	73.0 in	5.5 in
Height	68.5 in	64.4 in	4.1 in
Curb Weight	4376 lb.	3433 lb.	943 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	14.5 gal.	4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.9 in	39.1 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	64.2 in	56.7 in	7.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.8 in	53.7 in	6.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	41.4 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.5 in	38.5 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	63.2 in	55.1 in	8.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	66.4 in	49.1 in	17.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.5 in	37.9 in	2.6 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	26.1 ft³	14.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	86.9 ft³	26.1	60.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	145.1 ft³	54.6 ft³	90.5 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Kia Carnival.

2015 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV	Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review

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