Model Year | 2022 | 2021 | |
Model | Kia Carnival | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@4700 258 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 103.8 in | 17.9 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 167.6 in | 35.4 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 70.8 in | 7.7 in |
Height | 68.5 in | 58.2 in | 10.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4376 lb. | 3256 lb. | 1120 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 38.4 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.2 in | 55.9 in | 8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 0.0 in | 59.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.2 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.1 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 53.9 in | 9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.4 in | 0.0 in | 66.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 35.6 in | 4.9 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) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 40.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 40.2 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 86.9 ft3 | 17.4 | 69.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.1 ft3 | 53.7 ft3 | 91.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Kia Carnival.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI.