Kia Optima (2020) vs. Kia Carnival (2023) Specs

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2020 Kia Optima and 2023 Kia Carnival Specifications

Model Year	2020	2023
Model	Kia Optima	Kia Carnival
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.4 in	121.7 in	-11.3 in
Length	191.1 in	203.0 in	-11.9 in
Width	73.2 in	78.5 in	-5.3 in
Height	57.7 in	68.5 in	-10.8 in
Curb Weight	3558 lb.	4376 lb.	-818 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	19.0 gal.	-0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	40.9 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.1 in	64.2 in	-6.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.0 in	59.8 in	-3.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	41.1 in	4.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	39.5 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.4 in	63.2 in	-6.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	66.4 in	-10.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	40.5 in	-4.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.6 in	-38.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	59.5 in	-59.5 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.4 in	-50.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.6 in	-35.6 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	117.2 in (over 3 rows)	-36.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.9 ft³	40.2 ft³	-24.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.9	86.9 ft³	-71
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.9 ft³	145.1 ft³	-129.2 ft³

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