Diesel, hybrid and petrol · 2004–2027
Kia Carnival
MPG, running costs and specs for the Kia Carnival. By the official figures, the 2026 gets 41 mpg, about $1,449 a year in the US.
- MPG
- 41 mpg
- 2026 official · 5.8 L/100km
- A year's gas
- $1,449
- at today's prices in the US
- On a full tank
- 846 miles
- 79 L tank
- Seats
- 8
What a Carnival costs to run
At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $10.73 per 100 miles | $1,449 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $17.05 per 100 km | $1,876 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $14.00 per 100 km | $1,554 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £16.28 per 100 miles | £1,140 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
KA4, 2021–2027
Specs for the 2022 Kia Carnival S 3.5L V6 petrol, 8-speed automatic, Australia. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.
About
- Body
- People mover
- Size class
- People mover
- Generation
- Fourth generation (KA4)
- Seats
- 8
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,115 mm
- Width
- 1,995 mm
- Height
- 1,775 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,090 mm
- Ground clearance
- 172 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.7 m
- Kerb weight
- 2,136 kg
- Towing (braked)
- 2,000 kg
- Towing (unbraked)
- 750 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 3.5 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,470 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 216 kW
- Torque
- 355 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 9.6 L/100km
- CO₂
- 220 g/km
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2021
- Airbags
- 7
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Ownership
- Service every
- 15,000 km
- Service every
- 12 months
- Tyres
- 235/65 R17
- Spare wheel
- Space saver
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
- Adaptive cruise control
- Yes
YP, 2015–2020
Specs for the 3.3 V6; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- People mover
- Size class
- People mover
- Generation
- YP
- Built
- 2015-2020
- Seats
- 8
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,116 mm
- Width
- 1,984 mm
- Height
- 1,740 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,061 mm
- Kerb weight
- 2,014 kg
- Boot
- 960 L
Engine
- Engine
- 3.3 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,342 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 206 kW
- Torque
- 336 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 11.2 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 79 L
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2015
VQ/UN, 2006–2014
Specs for the V6 petrol; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- People mover
- Size class
- People mover
- Generation
- VQ/UN
- Built
- 2006-2014
- Seats
- 8
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,811 mm
- Width
- 1,984 mm
- Height
- 1,788 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,891 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,965 kg
- Boot
- 364 L
Engine
- Engine
- V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,217 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 163 kW
- Torque
- 296 Nm
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 10.9 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 79 L
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Hybrid | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2027 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Hybrid | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Hybrid | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Diesel | 6.5 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Hybrid | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Diesel | 6.5 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Diesel | 6.5 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Diesel | 6.5 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Diesel | 6.5 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 10.8 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 10.8 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 11.6 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 11.6 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 11.4 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 8.2 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 10.9 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 10.9 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 10.9 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 8.8 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 10.9 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 8.8 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 11.3 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 8.2 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 12.8 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 6.5 L/100km | 44 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 12.8 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
Kia Carnival questions
What MPG does the Kia Carnival get?
The 2026 Kia Carnival gets 41 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (5.8 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Kia Carnival cost to run a year in the US?
About $1,449 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.
How far does a Kia Carnival go on a full tank?
About 846 miles (1,362 km) from its 79 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Kia Carnival tow?
2,000 kg braked, for the 2022 Kia Carnival S 3.5L V6 petrol, 8-speed automatic, Australia.
How big is the Kia Carnival's trunk?
960 L, for the 2022 Kia Carnival S 3.5L V6 petrol, 8-speed automatic, Australia.
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