Model Year | 2023 | 2021 | |
Model | Kia Carnival | Volkswagen Atlas | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6200 266 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 117.3 in | 4.4 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 200.7 in | 2.3 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 78.4 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 68.5 in | 70.1 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4376 lb. | 4425 lb. | -49 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.2 in | 61.5 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 58.2 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.7 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 40.4 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 60.8 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.4 in | 58.0 in | 8.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.6 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.6 in | 38.3 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 59.5 in | 54.9 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.4 in | 45.1 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.6 in | 33.7 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | 113 in (over 3 rows) | 4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 40.2 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | 19.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 86.9 ft3 | 55.5 ft3 | 31.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.1 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 | 48.3 ft3 |
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 2021 Volkswagen Atlas.