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 2022 Volkswagen Multivan Comparison
Kia Carnival
Volkswagen Multivan
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Carnival
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the people mover category, between scores of 6.9 and 8.6.
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Based on the Kia Carnival GT-LINE HEV
Based on the Volkswagen Multivan TDI340 SWB CRUISE EDITION
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
72L
418 to 691 km
70L - 80L
462 to 632 km
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
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’!
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Design makes all other people movers look boring
- Easily the most versatile seven-seater in the business
- Car-like drivability with plenty of kit
Misses
- Needs a centre console bin for odds and ends storage
- Front-wheel drive can struggle for grip in the wet
- Commercial underpinnings can affect ride comfort
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
- Additional Battery - Cut-off Relay (+$630)
- Additional Battery - Cut-off Relay & Monitoring (+$750)
- Alarm System/Tow Away Protection/Int Surveillance (+$710)
- Art Velour Seat Upholstery (+$2,450)
- Control Module (+$740)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, GASOLINE DIR & MPFI, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, BI TURBO DSL DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 1968 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 3.5L, 1.6L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, V6, TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 216kW | 110kW - 146kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6400 | 3500 - 4000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 340Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 16 | |
