Model Year | 2022 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Carnival | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 101.5 in | 20.2 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 173.5 in | 29.5 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 70.5 in | 8 in |
Height | 68.5 in | 56.8 in | 11.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4376 lb. | 3549 lb. | 827 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 37.5 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.2 in | 54.7 in | 9.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 0.0 in | 59.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.7 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 35.8 in | 3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 41.5 in | 21.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.4 in | 0.0 in | 66.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 32.5 in | 8 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) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 43 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 40.2 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 33.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 86.9 ft3 | 6.6 | 80.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.1 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 134.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Kia Carnival.
2011 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |