Volkswagen Transporter vs Kia Carnival Comparison

Volkswagen Transporter

Kia Carnival

How they stack

Our Take

2024 Volkswagen

Transporter

2024 Kia

Carnival

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Work

Transporting things

Driving the family

Fuel Efficiency

70L - 80L

483 to 672 km

72L

418 to 691 km

Warranty

5 year
warranty

7 year
warranty

MSRP

$45,890 - $68,090

$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)
Comfort Dash for Digital Cockpit (+$450)
Control Module (+$740)
Comfort Pack (+$670)

Reviews

8.5

2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid review

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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
81kW - 146kW		132kW - 216kW
Power RPM
3250 - 4000		3800 - 6400
Torque
250Nm - 450Nm		265Nm - 440Nm
Torque RPM
1250 - 1500		1500 - 5000
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
16		10.5 - 16

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Volkswagen Transporter vs Kia Carnival Comparison