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Kia Carnival vs. Kia Sedona

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2027 Kia Carnival2021 Kia Sedona
Starting MSRP
$37,490
$30,400
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline V-6
Regular Unleaded V-6
MPG
18 City / 26 Hwy
18 City / 24 Hwy
Horsepower
287 hp
276 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
7
8
Basic Warranty
5 yr / 60,000 mi
5 yr / 60,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2027 Kia Carnival2021 Kia Sedona
Displacement
3.5 L/212
3.3 L/204
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline V-6
Regular Unleaded V-6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
287 @ 6400
276 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
260 @ 5000
248 @ 5200
Transmission Options
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
18 City / 26 Hwy
18 City / 24 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2027 Kia Carnival2021 Kia Sedona
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 6.5 in
17 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Tire Size
P235/65HR17
P235/65TR17
Front Wheel Size
17 X 6.5 in
17 X 6.5 in
Front Tire Size
P235/65HR17
P235/65TR17
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Compact in
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Compact

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2027 Kia Carnival2021 Kia Sedona
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Steering

Steering comparison
2027 Kia Carnival2021 Kia Sedona
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38 ft
38 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2027 Kia Carnival2021 Kia Sedona
Track Width, Rear
69 in
69 in
Second Leg Room
41 in
41 in
Third Head Room
39 in
39 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
145 ft³
142 ft³
Wheelbase
122 in
121 in
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Front Leg Room
41 in
41 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
Third Hip Room
50 in
50 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
87 ft³
78 ft³
Passenger Capacity
7
8
Front Hip Room
60 in
59 in
Second Head Room
40 in
39 in
Second Shoulder Room
63 in
63 in
Third Shoulder Room
60 in
59 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
40 ft³
34 ft³
Height, Overall
69 in
69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
79 in
78 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
N/A
Second Hip Room
66 in
66 in
Passenger Volume
168 ft³
166 ft³
Track Width, Front
69 in
69 in
Length, Overall
203 in
201 in
Min Ground Clearance
7 in
7 in
Front Shoulder Room
64 in
64 in
Front Head Room
41 in
40 in
Third Leg Room
36 in
35 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2027 Kia Carnival2021 Kia Sedona
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,500 lbs
3,500 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
21 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 lbs
350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,500 lbs
3,500 lbs
Base Curb Weight
4,852 lbs
4,443 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 lbs
350 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2027 Kia Carnival2021 Kia Sedona
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2027 Kia Carnival2021 Kia Sedona
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2027 Kia Carnival2021 Kia Sedona
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
660
660
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
180
150

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2027 Kia Carnival2021 Kia Sedona
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
12 in
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
13 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2027 Kia Carnival or the 2021 Kia Sedona?

The 2027 Kia Carnival and the 2021 Kia Sedona both get 21 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2027 Kia Carnival or the 2021 Kia Sedona?

The 2021 Kia Sedona is cheaper than the 2027 Kia Carnival with a $30,400 starting MSRP versus a $37,490 starting MSRP.

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