Model Year | 2014 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Kia Carnival | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 194 kW@6000 365 Nm@1850 |
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 SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 3,091 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,440 mm | 5,156 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,636 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,557 kg | 1,985 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 72 L | -17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,039 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,631 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 1,003 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,687 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 1,029 mm | 962 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 | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,977 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 739 L | 1,138 L | 738 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.1 | 2,461 L | 24.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 4,109 L | -3 L |
2014 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival.