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2024 Kia

Carnival

Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L

Kia Carnival: best and worst years
2024 Kia Carnival

Closest available photo (2023 model year); you're viewing the 2024.

2023 photoEthan LlamasCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Minivan - 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
290
Power to weight
0.065 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.51
Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,850EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
408 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
20.9 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 1.1 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
203 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
78 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
122 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
4,495 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
2
Owner complaints
63
Reported injuries
10

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER25%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18%
  • ENGINE8%
  • STEERING8%
  • SEATS7%
  • STRUCTURE7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 84 total.

Kia Carnival: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
5 yr / 60k mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.