2026 Kia Carnival
Minivan - 2WD · 2 trims
Combined
32
City 34 · Highway 31
Cost per 100 miles
$12.72
Regular gasoline
Yearly fuel cost
$1,907
15,000 mi
Recalls
2
30 complaints
Cost per 100 miles: $12.72 · Yearly fuel cost: $1,907
Based on 15,000 miles a year and the average regular gasoline price in the US.
Trims
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Cost per 100 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival Hybrid Automatic (AM-S6) · Regular gasoline | 1.6 L 4 cyl turbo | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 | 31 | 32 | $12.72 |
| Carnival Automatic (S8) · Regular gasoline | 3.5 L 6 cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | $19.38 |
Fuel economy: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Cheapest states to run this car
- North Carolina · $10.37
- Georgia · $10.99
- Texas · $11.08
- South Carolina · $11.15
- Louisiana · $11.36
- Tennessee · $11.42
Most expensive states
- California · $18.13
- Hawaii · $17.62
- Nevada · $16.08
- Washington · $15.91
- Oregon · $14.71
- Alaska · $14.60
Technical specifications
| Length | 203.0 in (5155 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 78.5 in (1995 mm) |
| Height | 69.9 in (1775 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 121.7 in (3090 mm) |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in (173 mm) |
| Curb weight | 4,608 lb (2,090 kg) |
| Power | 294 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft (355 Nm) |
| Fuel tank | 19.0 gal (72 L) |
| Seats | 9 |
Closest matching variant (Carnival); match score 0.75. Dimensions and performance: auto-data.net. Fuel economy above: U.S. EPA.
NHTSA safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Frontal crash | ★★★★☆ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ |
Recalls
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL (Jan 27, 2026)
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS (Apr 11, 2026)
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Recalls, complaints and ratings: NHTSA