Kia Soul (2018) vs. Kia Carnival (2023) Specs

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2018 Kia Soul and 2023 Kia Carnival Specifications

Model Year	2018	2023
Model	Kia Soul	Kia Carnival
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.2 in	121.7 in	-20.5 in
Length	163.0 in	203.0 in	-40 in
Width	70.9 in	78.5 in	-7.6 in
Height	63.5 in	68.5 in	-5 in
Curb Weight	3232 lb.	4376 lb.	-1144 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.2 gal.	19.0 gal.	-4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	40.9 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	64.2 in	-8.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	59.8 in	-6.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	41.1 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.5 in	39.5 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.7 in	63.2 in	-8.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.3 in	66.4 in	-17.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.1 in	40.5 in	-1.4 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	80 in (over 2 rows)	117.2 in (over 3 rows)	-37.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.2 ft³	40.2 ft³	-16 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	24.2	86.9 ft³	-62.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	61.3 ft³	145.1 ft³	-83.8 ft³

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