Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2021) vs. Kia Carnival (2023) Specs

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2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2023 Kia Carnival Specifications

Model Year	2021	2023
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	Kia Carnival
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@4700 258 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	103.8 in	121.7 in	-17.9 in
Length	167.6 in	203.0 in	-35.4 in
Width	70.8 in	78.5 in	-7.7 in
Height	58.2 in	68.5 in	-10.3 in
Curb Weight	3256 lb.	4376 lb.	-1120 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	19.0 gal.	-5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	40.9 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	64.2 in	-8.3 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	38.1 in	39.5 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	63.2 in	-9.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	66.4 in	-66.4 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	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	117.2 in (over 3 rows)	-40.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.4 ft³	40.2 ft³	-22.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	17.4	86.9 ft³	-69.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.7 ft³	145.1 ft³	-91.4 ft³

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