8.5
2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid review
There’s finally a hybrid version of the Kia Carnival with way better fuel consumption than the old V6. But is it better than the diesel?
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Matt Campbell
2024 Kia Carnival vs 2023 Mercedes-Benz V Comparison
Kia Carnival
Mercedes-Benz V
2024 Kia
Carnival
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2023 Mercedes-Benz
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8.5
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Based on the Kia Carnival GT-LINE HEV
Based on the Mercedes-Benz V
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
WorkFuel Efficiency
72L
418 to 691 km
70L
518 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth hybrid powertrain
- Brilliant cabin with five ISOFIX points
- Impressive fuel use
Misses
- Annoying speed limit tech
- No spare wheel
- Diesel makes a heap more ‘dollars and sense’!
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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
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- Eight Seat Interior (+$1,913)
- Digital Rear View Mirror (+$1,223)
- Front Centre Console Refrigerator Compartment (+$4,979)
- Folding Table/s (+$1,697)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,288)
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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 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 3.5L, 1.6L | 2.0L | |
| 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 | 140kW - 174kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6400 | 4200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 440Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 1350 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 15.5 | |
