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 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,091 mm | 2,637 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,156 mm | 4,257 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,994 mm | 1,798 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,740 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,985 kg | 1,477 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 50 L | 22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,631 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,519 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 968 mm | -967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,605 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,687 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,029 mm | 904 mm | -903 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) | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,138 L | 493 L | -492 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,461 L | 17.4 | -15.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,109 L | 1,521 L | 3 L |
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 Golf / GTI.