Kia Carnival vs. Kia Sedona
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Highlights
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$37,490
Starting MSRP
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$30,400
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Regular Gasoline V-6
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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18 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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287 hp
Horsepower
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276 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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7
Seating Capacity
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8
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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3.5 L/212
Displacement
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3.3 L/204
Displacement
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Displacement
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287 @ 6400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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276 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Regular Gasoline V-6
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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260 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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248 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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Transmission Options
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18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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18 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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P235/65HR17
Rear Tire Size
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P235/65TR17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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17 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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Front Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Spare Wheel Material
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P235/65HR17
Front Tire Size
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P235/65TR17
Front Tire Size
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Front Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Steering
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Steering Type
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Measurements
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69 in
Track Width, Front
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69 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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41 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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Front Head Room
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66 in
Second Hip Room
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66 in
Second Hip Room
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Second Hip Room
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36 in
Third Leg Room
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35 in
Third Leg Room
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Third Leg Room
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168 ft³
Passenger Volume
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166 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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122 in
Wheelbase
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121 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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7 in
Min Ground Clearance
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7 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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60 in
Front Hip Room
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59 in
Front Hip Room
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Front Hip Room
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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Rear Door Opening Height
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7
Passenger Capacity
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8
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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40 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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34 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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39 in
Third Head Room
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39 in
Third Head Room
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-
Third Head Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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63 in
Second Shoulder Room
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63 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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41 in
Second Leg Room
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41 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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69 in
Track Width, Rear
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69 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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40 in
Second Head Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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Second Head Room
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50 in
Third Hip Room
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50 in
Third Hip Room
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Third Hip Room
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69 in
Height, Overall
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69 in
Height, Overall
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Height, Overall
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64 in
Front Shoulder Room
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64 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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78 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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87 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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78 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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60 in
Third Shoulder Room
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59 in
Third Shoulder Room
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Third Shoulder Room
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203 in
Length, Overall
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201 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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145 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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142 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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Weight & Capacity
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4,852 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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4,443 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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21 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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Stability Control
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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660
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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660
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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180
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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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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