2022 BMW X3 vs 2023 Kia Carnival
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MSRP$43,700 | MSRP$33,100 |
Listings207 | Listings61 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 |
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2022 BMW X3 Reviews SummarySince its inception in 2003, the BMW X3 has grown to become one of the brand’s top sellers. And starting with its second generation (circa 2010), the luxury compact crossover has been built at BMW Spartanburg—the automaker’s only manufacturing facility north of the Mexican border. Incidentally, because Spartanburg is the global producer of every gas-powered BMW crossover besides the X1 and X2, the plant also boasts the highest production numbers of any BMW plant worldwide. One can speculate that the popular X3 has a lot to do with that. Last redesigned for 2018, the X3 receives a rather hefty mid-cycle refresh for 2022. Updates include design tweaks, new engines, more technology, and an expanded suite of safety features. (Interestingly, while the BMW X3 xDrive30e plug-in hybrid has been dropped from the lineup in the United States, it continues in 2022 in Canada. This model is not covered in this review.) | |
2023 Kia Carnival Reviews SummaryOver the holidays of 2022, we used the 2023 Kia Carnival to drive to many gatherings of family and friends. Whenever we slid open a side door to load or unload passengers, a common question was: “So, is this a minivan or an SUV?” If you work in Kia’s marketing department, the Carnival is neither. The company calls it a multi-purpose vehicle, or MPV. But if you’re a typical consumer, this stylish Kia is a minivan because it has sliding doors and does not offer all-wheel drive or a lifted suspension. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 248 hp I4 | Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City23 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 248 hp I4 | Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City23 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space28.7 cu ft | Cargo Space40.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight4079 lbs | Curb Weight4376 lbs |
Height66.0 in | Height68.5 in |
Length185.9 in | Length203.0 in |
Width84.2 in | Width89.2 in |
Wheelbase112.8 in | Wheelbase121.7 in |
Maximum Payload904 lbs | Maximum Payload1334 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity4400 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $43,700 | $33,100 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Since its inception in 2003, the BMW X3 has grown to become one of the brand’s top sellers. And starting with its second generation (circa 2010), the luxury compact crossover has been built at BMW Spartanburg—the automaker’s only manufacturing facility north of the Mexican border. Incidentally, because Spartanburg is the global producer of every gas-powered BMW crossover besides the X1 and X2, the plant also boasts the highest production numbers of any BMW plant worldwide. One can speculate that the popular X3 has a lot to do with that. Last redesigned for 2018, the X3 receives a rather hefty mid-cycle refresh for 2022. Updates include design tweaks, new engines, more technology, and an expanded suite of safety features. (Interestingly, while the BMW X3 xDrive30e plug-in hybrid has been dropped from the lineup in the United States, it continues in 2022 in Canada. This model is not covered in this review.) | Over the holidays of 2022, we used the 2023 Kia Carnival to drive to many gatherings of family and friends. Whenever we slid open a side door to load or unload passengers, a common question was: “So, is this a minivan or an SUV?” If you work in Kia’s marketing department, the Carnival is neither. The company calls it a multi-purpose vehicle, or MPV. But if you’re a typical consumer, this stylish Kia is a minivan because it has sliding doors and does not offer all-wheel drive or a lifted suspension. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | 3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 23 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | 3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | 262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 23 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 28.7 cu ft | 40.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4079 lbs | 4376 lbs |
Height | 66.0 in | 68.5 in |
Length | 185.9 in | 203.0 in |
Width | 84.2 in | 89.2 in |
Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 121.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 904 lbs | 1334 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 4400 lbs | 3500 lbs |
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