2025 Kia Carnival vs. 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Carnival

2025 Kia
Carnival

MSRP*: $36,800 to $50,900
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Picture of the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid

2025 Kia
Carnival Hybrid

MSRP*: $40,800 to $52,900
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MPG - City 18 MPG 34 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 145.1 ft3 145.1 ft3
Engine
  • 287-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 242-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 287 hp 242 hp
Exterior Length 203.0 in 203.0 in
Exterior Width 78.5 in 78.5 in
Leg Room Front 41.1 in
Rear 40.5 in
Front 41.1 in
Rear 40.5 in
Head Room Front 39.7 - 40.9 in
Rear 37.6 - 39.5 in
Front 39.7 - 40.9 in
Rear 37.6 - 39.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Kia Carnival offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Kia Carnival Hybrid, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Carnival and the Kia Carnival Hybrid.

Convenience
The Kia Carnival Hybrid requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Kia Carnival, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Kia Carnival will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Kia Carnival Hybrid.

Dimensions
The Kia Carnival is about the same width as the Kia Carnival Hybrid. When looking at overall length, the Kia Carnival takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Kia Carnival Hybrid.

Handling
The Kia Carnival has the same turning radius as the Kia Carnival Hybrid, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Kia Carnival has a little more horsepower than the Kia Carnival Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Kia Carnival does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Kia Carnival Hybrid.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Carnival and the Kia Carnival Hybrid. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Kia Carnival as you will in the Kia Carnival Hybrid.