Model Year | 2022 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Carnival | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 216 kW@6400 355 Nm@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,091 mm | 2,819 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,156 mm | 5,009 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,994 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,740 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,985 kg | 1,583 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 70 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,631 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,519 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 953 mm | -952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,605 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,687 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 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) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,138 L | 408 L | -407 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,461 L | 14.4 | -12.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,109 L | 14.4 | -10.4 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Kia Carnival.
2006 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My kids loved the roominess of the back seat which made easier transition from the former minivan. see full Toyota Avalon review |