Model Year | 2020 | 2023 | |
Model | Volkswagen Arteon | Kia Carnival | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@1950 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.9 in | 121.7 in | -9.8 in |
Length | 191.4 in | 203.0 in | -11.6 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 78.5 in | -4.8 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 68.5 in | -12 in |
Curb Weight | 3655 lb. | 4376 lb. | -721 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 40.9 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 64.2 in | -7.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.8 in | -59.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.1 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.5 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 63.2 in | -8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 66.4 in | -66.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 40.5 in | -0.3 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 | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | -35.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.2 ft3 | 40.2 ft3 | -13 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.2 | 86.9 ft3 | -59.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 55.0 ft3 | 145.1 ft3 | -90.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Volkswagen Arteon.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival.