Model Year | 2023 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Carnival | Saturn ION | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6200 164 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 103.2 in | 18.5 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 184.5 in | 18.5 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 67.2 in | 11.3 in |
Height | 68.5 in | 57.4 in | 11.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4376 lb. | 2752 lb. | 1624 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.2 in | 53.7 in | 10.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 49.5 in | 10.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.2 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.0 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 52.8 in | 10.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.4 in | 48.6 in | 17.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 33.3 in | 7.2 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) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 41.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 40.2 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 25.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 86.9 ft3 | 14.7 | 72.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.1 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 130.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival.
2007 Saturn ION Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of seat travel results in plenty of available leg room. Adjustable seat height results in plenty of available headroom. see full Saturn ION review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The front set has plenty of leg room. see full Saturn ION review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
lots of leg room see full Saturn ION review |
2007 Saturn ION Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
minimal leg rom when front seat is back see full Saturn ION review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seat bottoms are too short. Not enough leg room when the front seats are set back and not enough foot room. There is a metallic bar on the bottom of the front seats that take too much space in the foot wells for the back passengers. see full Saturn ION review |
2007 | 4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small seat that lacks padding even though the back support is very good. see full Saturn ION review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no room in the back for tall people see full Saturn ION review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not passenger friendly but easy to access with the rear doors. see full Saturn ION review |