Volkswagen Multivan vs Kia Carnival Comparison

Volkswagen Multivan

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Kia Carnival

How they stack

2024 Volkswagen

Multivan

2024 Kia

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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8.5

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Based on the Volkswagen Multivan

Based on the Kia Carnival GT-LINE HEV

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

Long distance driving

Fuel Efficiency

70L - 80L

462 to 632 km

72L

418 to 691 km

Warranty

5 year
warranty

7 year
warranty

MSRP

$69,290 - $98,690

$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’!

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

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)

Reviews

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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Specs

Type
TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, BI TURBO DSL DIR INJ		GASOLINE DIR & MPFI, TURBO CDI, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ
Size (cc)
1968		1598 - 3470
Size (L)
2.0L		3.5L, 2.2L, 1.6L
Induction
DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4		V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16		16 - 24
Power
110kW - 146kW		132kW - 216kW
Power RPM
3500 - 4000		3800 - 6400
Torque
340Nm - 450Nm		265Nm - 440Nm
Torque RPM
1500 - 1750		1500 - 5000
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
16		10.5 - 16

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Volkswagen Multivan vs Kia Carnival Comparison