Compare the Kia Carnival 2025 SX FWD VS Kia Carnival 2024 LX+ FWD

Kia Carnival 2025
SX FWD
Kia Carnival 2024
LX+ FWD
MSRP: 51895$
MSRP: 40995$
Features
Kia Carnival 2025
SX FWD
Kia Carnival 2024
LX+ FWD
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Body
Mini Van
Mini Van
Doors
4
4
Fuel
Port/Direct Injection
Port/Direct Injection
Transmission
Automatic w/OD
Automatic w/OD
Engine
3.5L GDI + MPI DOHC V6 w/D-CVVT
3.5L GDI + MPI DOHC V6 w/D-CVVT
Emissions
Kia Carnival 2025
SX FWD
Kia Carnival 2024
LX+ FWD
G/km Of CO2 Emissions
253 (Est)
253
Transmission
Kia Carnival 2025
SX FWD
Kia Carnival 2024
LX+ FWD
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.65
0.65
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.22
1.22
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.51
3.51
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.81
4.81
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.42
1.42
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.42
3.42
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.90
2.90
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.80
0.80
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
1.00
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.86
1.86
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
Automatic w/OD
Trans Type
8
8
Vehicle
Kia Carnival 2025
SX FWD
Kia Carnival 2024
LX+ FWD
EPA Classification
Minivans 2WD
Minivans 2WD
Interior Dimensions
Kia Carnival 2025
SX FWD
Kia Carnival 2024
LX+ FWD
Front Head Room
39.7 (in)
40.9 (in)
Front Hip Room
59.8 (in)
59.8 (in)
Front Leg Room
41.1 (in)
41.1 (in)
Front Shoulder Room
64.2 (in)
64.2 (in)
Passenger Capacity
8
8
Passenger Volume
168.2 (ft³)
168.2 (ft³)
Second Head Room
37.6 (in)
39.5 (in)
Second Hip Room
66.4 (in)
66.4 (in)
Second Leg Room
40.5 (in)
40.5 (in)
Second Shoulder Room
63.2 (in)
63.2 (in)
Third Head Room
36.5 (in)
38.6 (in)
Third Hip Room
50.4 (in)
50.4 (in)
Third Leg Room
35.6 (in)
35.6 (in)
Third Shoulder Room
59.5 (in)
59.5 (in)
Weight Information
Kia Carnival 2025
SX FWD
Kia Carnival 2024
LX+ FWD
Base Curb Weight
4824 (lbs)
4495 (lbs)
Mileage
Kia Carnival 2025
SX FWD
Kia Carnival 2024
LX+ FWD
EnerGuide Estimate - City
12.9 (Est) (L/100 km)
12.1 (L/100 km)
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy
8.8 (Est) (L/100 km)
9 (L/100 km)
Trailering
Kia Carnival 2025
SX FWD
Kia Carnival 2024
LX+ FWD
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 (lbs)
350 (lbs)
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3501 (lbs)
3501 (lbs)
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 (lbs)
350 (lbs)
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3501 (lbs)
3501 (lbs)
Engine
Kia Carnival 2025
SX FWD
Kia Carnival 2024
LX+ FWD
Displacement
3.5 L/212
3.5 L/212
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded V-6
Regular Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Port/Direct Injection
Port/Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
288 @ 6400
290 @ 6400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
260 @ 5000
262 @ 5000
Type
3.5L GDI + MPI DOHC V6 w/D-CVVT null
3.5L GDI + MPI DOHC V6 w/D-CVVT null
Electrical
Kia Carnival 2025
SX FWD
Kia Carnival 2024
LX+ FWD
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
850
850
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
180
180
Suspension
Kia Carnival 2025
SX FWD
Kia Carnival 2024
LX+ FWD
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Tires
Kia Carnival 2025
SX FWD
Kia Carnival 2024
LX+ FWD
Front Tire Size
P235/55TR19
P235/65TR17
Rear Tire Size
P235/55TR19
P235/65TR17
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Compact
Wheels
Kia Carnival 2025
SX FWD
Kia Carnival 2024
LX+ FWD
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Wheel Size
19 X 7.5 (in)
17 X 6.5 (in)
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size
19 X 7.5 (in)
17 X 6.5 (in)
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel Size
Compact (in)
Compact (in)
Steering
Kia Carnival 2025
SX FWD
Kia Carnival 2024
LX+ FWD
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37.7 (ft)
37.7 (ft)
Brakes
Kia Carnival 2025
SX FWD
Kia Carnival 2024
LX+ FWD
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.8 (in)
12.8 (in)
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.8 (in)
12.8 (in)
Fuel Tank
Kia Carnival 2025
SX FWD
Kia Carnival 2024
LX+ FWD
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
72 (L)
72 (L)
Exterior Dimensions
Kia Carnival 2025
SX FWD
Kia Carnival 2024
LX+ FWD
Height, Overall
69.9 (in)
69.9 (in)
Length, Overall
203 (in)
203 (in)
Min Ground Clearance
6.4 (in)
6.8 (in)
Track Width, Front
68.5 (in)
68.9 (in)
Track Width, Rear
68.5 (in)
68.9 (in)
Wheelbase
121.7 (in)
121.7 (in)
Width, Max w/o mirrors
78.5 (in)
78.5 (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
Kia Carnival 2025
SX FWD
Kia Carnival 2024
LX+ FWD
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
145.1 (ft³)
145.1 (ft³)
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
86.9 (ft³)
86.9 (ft³)
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
40.2 (ft³)
40.2 (ft³)

Equipment

Mechanical
Kia Carnival 2025
SX FWD
Kia Carnival 2024
LX+ FWD
180 Amp Alternator
2 Skid Plates
3.510 Axle Ratio
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
72 L Fuel Tank
90-Amp/Hr 850CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
Engine: 3.5L GDI + MPI DOHC V6 w/D-CVVT
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Front-Wheel Drive
GVWR: 2,850 kgs (6,283 lbs)
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Black Tailpipe Finisher
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Sportmatic Sequential Shift Control
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic -inc: drive mode select
180 Amp Alternator
2 Skid Plates
3.510 Axle Ratio
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
72 L Fuel Tank
90-Amp/Hr 850CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
Engine: 3.5L GDI + MPI DOHC V6 w/D-CVVT
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Front-Wheel Drive
GVWR: 2,740 kgs (6,041 lbs)
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Black Tailpipe Finisher
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Sportmatic Sequential Shift Control
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic -inc: drive mode select
Exterior
Kia Carnival 2025
SX FWD
Kia Carnival 2024
LX+ FWD
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Black Grille w/Chrome Surround
Black Side Windows Trim
Body-Coloured Front Bumper w/Chrome Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Chrome Bumper Insert
Body-Coloured Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Body-Coloured Rear Bumper w/Chrome Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Black Bumper Insert
Chrome Bodyside Insert
Chrome Door Handles
Clearcoat Paint
Compact Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown
Deep Tinted Glass
Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster
Front Fog Lamps
Front License Plate Bracket
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
LED Brakelights
Laminated Glass
Lip Spoiler
Power Sliding Rear Doors
Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets And Wiper Park
Regular Express Open/Close Sliding Glass 2nd Row Sunroof w/Sunshade
Roof Rack Rails Only
Smart Power Liftgate Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Splash Guards
Steel Spare Wheel
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Tires: 235/55R19
Wheels: 19" Black Alloy
Auto On/Off Reflector Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Black Bodyside Insert
Black Grille w/Metal-Look Surround
Black Side Windows Trim
Body-Coloured Front Bumper w/Metal-Look Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Metal-Look Bumper Insert
Body-Coloured Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Body-Coloured Rear Bumper w/Metal-Look Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Black Bumper Insert
Chrome Door Handles
Clearcoat Paint
Compact Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown
Deep Tinted Glass
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster
Front License Plate Bracket
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
Lip Spoiler
Power Sliding Rear Doors
Roof Rack Rails Only
Smart Power Liftgate Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Splash Guards
Steel Spare Wheel
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Tires: 235/65R17
Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets And Wiper Park
Wheels: 17" Alloy
Entertainment
Kia Carnival 2025
SX FWD
Kia Carnival 2024
LX+ FWD
12 Bose Speakers
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
Integrated Roof Antenna
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control and Steering Wheel Controls
Radio: AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM -inc: 12.3" navigation, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, voice recognition, Kia Connect telematics and Bose premium audio
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
6 Speakers
Integrated Roof Antenna
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control and Steering Wheel Controls
Radio: AM/FM -inc: 8" display audio, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and voice recognition
Interior
Kia Carnival 2025
SX FWD
Kia Carnival 2024
LX+ FWD
2 12V DC Power Outlets
2 12V DC Power Outlets and 2 120V AC Power Outlets
2 Seatback Storage Pockets
8-Way Driver Seat
8-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Power Rear Seat Easy Entry
Adaptive w/Traffic Stop-Go
Air Filtration
Cargo Net
Cargo Space Lights
Carpet Floor Trim
Compass
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Delayed Accessory Power
Digital Appearance
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
Driver Foot Rest
Driver Information Centre
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Fixed 60-40 Split-Bench 3rd Row Seat Front, Manual Recline, Manual Fold Into Floor, 3 Manual and Adjustable Head Restraints
Front And Rear Map Lights
Front Centre Armrest and Rear Seat Mounted Armrest
Front Cupholder
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
Full Cloth Headliner
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console, Conversation Mirror, 2 12V DC Power Outlets and 2 120V AC Power Outlets
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Headliner/Pillar Ducts
Head-Up Display
Heated & Ventilated Front Bucket Seats -inc: power driver seat, power passenger seat, driver memory and 4-way lumbar
Heated Leather Steering Wheel
HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter
Immobilizer
Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
Interior Trim -inc: Piano Black/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert and Piano Black/Chrome Interior Accents
Leather Seat Trim
Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
Locking Glove Box
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Outside Temp Gauge
Perimeter Alarm
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Up/Down
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power Rear Windows, Fixed 3rd Row Windows and w/Manual 2nd Row Sun Blinds
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start And Smart Device Proximity Key
Rear Cupholder
Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 4 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button
Remote Releases -Inc: Smart Liftgate Proximity Cargo Access and Power Fuel
Removable 40-20-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Slide-N-Stow Tumble Forward Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft
Trip Computer
Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch
Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
2 12V DC Power Outlets
2 Seatback Storage Pockets
4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
8-Way Driver Seat
Air Filtration
Cargo Net
Cargo Space Lights
Carpet Floor Trim
Cloth Seat Trim
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Day-Night Rearview Mirror
Delayed Accessory Power
Digital/Analog Appearance
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
Driver Foot Rest
Driver Information Centre
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access and Remote Start
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Fixed 60-40 Split-Bench 3rd Row Seat Front, Manual Recline, Manual Fold Into Floor, 3 Manual and Adjustable Head Restraints
Front And Rear Map Lights
Front Centre Armrest and Rear Seat Mounted Armrest Outboard Only
Front Cupholder
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
Full Cloth Headliner
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console, Conversation Mirror and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Headliner/Pillar Ducts
Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: power driver seat and 2-way lumbar
Heated Leather Steering Wheel
Immobilizer
Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
Interior Trim -inc: Piano Black/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert and Piano Black/Chrome Interior Accents
Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
Locking Glove Box
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Outside Temp Gauge
Perimeter Alarm
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Up/Down
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power Rear Windows, Fixed 3rd Row Windows and w/Manual 2nd Row Sun Blinds
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
Rear Cupholder
Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 4 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button
Remote Releases -Inc: Smart Liftgate Proximity Cargo Access and Power Fuel
Removable 40-20-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Slide-N-Stow Tumble Forward Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft
Trip Computer
Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch
Safety
Kia Carnival 2025
SX FWD
Kia Carnival 2024
LX+ FWD
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Aerial View Camera System
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Back-Up Camera
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) Blind Spot
Collision Mitigation-Front
Collision Mitigation-Rear
Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags
Driver Knee Airbag
Driver Monitoring-Alert
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Forward Collison-Avoidance Assist (fca-Jt: Cyc, Ped and Junction Turning)
Front Camera
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) Lane Keeping Assist
Left Side Camera
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Centre 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Parking Distance Warning - Forward/Reverse/Side (PDW-F/R/S) Front And Rear Parking Sensors w/Rear Camera
Rear Child Safety Locks
Right Side Camera
Side Impact Beams
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Back-Up Camera
Collision Mitigation-Front
Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags
Driver Knee Airbag
Driver Monitoring-Alert
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist-Ped & Cyclist
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) Lane Keeping Assist
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Centre 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Rear Child Safety Locks
Rear Parking Sensors
Side Impact Beams
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) Electronic Stability Control (ESC)