8.6
2023 Kia Carnival review
The Kia Carnival remains the people mover benchmark, and this top-spec Platinum Diesel is the most in-demand variant offered in Australia.
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James Wong
2024 Kia Carnival vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz V Comparison
Kia Carnival
Mercedes-Benz V
2024 Kia
Carnival
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2022 Mercedes-Benz
V
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the people mover category, between scores of 6.9 and 8.6.
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8.6
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Based on the Kia Carnival PLATINUM
Based on the Mercedes-Benz V
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
WorkFuel Efficiency
72L
418 to 691 km
70L
469 to 518 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$50,150 - $76,210
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unrivalled practicality for the money
- Drives better than most premium rivals
- Quite efficient for such a big rig
Misses
- No auto wipers... still!
- No wireless smartphone mirroring
- Isn't exactly cheap, nor are service costs
NA
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Eight Seat Interior (+$1,913)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,288)
Reviews
NA
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, GASOLINE DIR & MPFI, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | DIESEL T/TURBO F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 1950 - 2143 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 3.5L, 1.6L | 2.0L, 2.1L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, V6, TURBO 4 | DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 216kW | 120kW - 174kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6400 | 3800 - 4200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 380Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 1350 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 15.5 - 16.2 | |
