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Kia Carnival

U.S. specifications for documented generations and configurations. Values apply to each listed year and configuration.

4th generation · 2022–present

2023 Kia Carnival

LX 7-seat · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 5156 mm / 203.0 in
Width: 1994 mm / 78.5 in
Height: 1740 mm / 68.5 in
Wheelbase: 3091 mm / 121.7 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 3.5 L V6 Gasoline · 8-speed automatic · FWD
Horsepower: 290 hp Manufacturer-stated horsepower; test standard not specified.
Torque: Not verified
City economy · U.S. EPA: 19 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 26 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 22 mpg
Seats: 7
Seat rows: 3

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2023 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Width excludes mirrors.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
Height excludes roof rails.
Fourth-generation Carnival platform; previous U.S. generations used the Sedona name.
LX 7-seat · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
2023 Kia Carnival U.S. trim specifications — Kia America
2023 Carnival U.S. seating and feature availability — Kia America
2023 Kia Carnival LX 7-seat: EPA vehicle record 45304 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
2022 Carnival U.S. introduction, successor to Sedona — Kia America

2027 Kia Carnival

Hybrid LXS · 6-speed automatic · Hybrid · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 5156 mm / 203.0 in
Width: 1994 mm / 78.5 in
Height: 1740 mm / 68.5 in
Wheelbase: 3091 mm / 121.7 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 1.6 L Inline 4 Hybrid · 6-speed automatic · FWD
Horsepower: 242 hp Combined hybrid system output.
Torque: 271 lb-ft Combined hybrid system torque.
City economy · U.S. EPA: 34 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 32 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 33 mpg
Seats: 8
Seat rows: 3

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2027 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Width excludes mirrors.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
Standard eight-seat configuration; optional seven-seat packages are not represented. Fuel economy comes from the current exact MY2027 EPA record (34/32/33 mpg); Kia consumer-page text still shows the earlier 34/31/32 values. Combined hybrid-system horsepower and torque.
Height excludes roof rails on LXS.
Fourth-generation Carnival platform; previous U.S. generations used the Sedona name.
Hybrid LXS · 6-speed automatic · Hybrid · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
2022 Carnival U.S. introduction, successor to Sedona — Kia America
2027 Kia Carnival U.S. consumer trim comparison and technical specifications (archived 2026-10-15) — Kia America
2027 Carnival HEV U.S. roof-rail and seating availability — Kia America
2027 Kia Carnival Hybrid LXS: EPA vehicle record 50343 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

2027 Kia Carnival

Hybrid EX · 6-speed automatic · Hybrid · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 5156 mm / 203.0 in
Width: 1994 mm / 78.5 in
Height: 1775 mm / 69.9 in
Wheelbase: 3091 mm / 121.7 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 1.6 L Inline 4 Hybrid · 6-speed automatic · FWD
Horsepower: 242 hp Combined hybrid system output.
Torque: 271 lb-ft Combined hybrid system torque.
City economy · U.S. EPA: 34 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 32 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 33 mpg
Seats: 8
Seat rows: 3

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2027 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Width excludes mirrors.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
Standard eight-seat configuration; optional seven-seat packages are not represented. Fuel economy comes from the current exact MY2027 EPA record (34/32/33 mpg); Kia consumer-page text still shows the earlier 34/31/32 values. Combined hybrid-system horsepower and torque.
Height includes standard roof rails.
Fourth-generation Carnival platform; previous U.S. generations used the Sedona name.
Hybrid EX · 6-speed automatic · Hybrid · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
2022 Carnival U.S. introduction, successor to Sedona — Kia America
2027 Kia Carnival U.S. consumer trim comparison and technical specifications (archived 2026-10-15) — Kia America
2027 Carnival HEV U.S. roof-rail and seating availability — Kia America
2027 Kia Carnival Hybrid EX: EPA vehicle record 50343 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

2027 Kia Carnival

Hybrid SX Prestige · 6-speed automatic · Hybrid · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 5156 mm / 203.0 in
Width: 1994 mm / 78.5 in
Height: 1775 mm / 69.9 in
Wheelbase: 3091 mm / 121.7 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 1.6 L Inline 4 Hybrid · 6-speed automatic · FWD
Horsepower: 242 hp Combined hybrid system output.
Torque: 271 lb-ft Combined hybrid system torque.
City economy · U.S. EPA: 34 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 32 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 33 mpg
Seats: 8
Seat rows: 3

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2027 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Width excludes mirrors.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
Standard eight-seat configuration; optional seven-seat packages are not represented. Fuel economy comes from the current exact MY2027 EPA record (34/32/33 mpg); Kia consumer-page text still shows the earlier 34/31/32 values. Combined hybrid-system horsepower and torque.
Height includes standard roof rails.
Fourth-generation Carnival platform; previous U.S. generations used the Sedona name.
Hybrid SX Prestige · 6-speed automatic · Hybrid · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
2022 Carnival U.S. introduction, successor to Sedona — Kia America
2027 Kia Carnival U.S. consumer trim comparison and technical specifications (archived 2026-10-15) — Kia America
2027 Carnival HEV U.S. roof-rail and seating availability — Kia America
2027 Kia Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige: EPA vehicle record 50343 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

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