Kia Carnival (2023) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2021) Specs

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2023 Kia Carnival and 2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year	2023	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
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

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