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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 183 kW@6000 353 Nm@1350 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 216 kW@6400 355 Nm@5000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 3,091 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,854 mm | 5,156 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,614 kg | 1,985 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 72 L | -2 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,476 mm | 1,631 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,422 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,003 mm | 959 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,687 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 1,029 mm | 903 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 980 mm | -980 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,511 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,280 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 904 mm | -904 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,977 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 450 L | 1,138 L | 449 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 2,461 L | 13.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 | 4,109 L | 11.9 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Kia Optima
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival
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