2024 Kia Carnival vs 2023 Honda HR-V
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MSRP$23,800 | MSRP$33,600 |
Listings112 | Listings77 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
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2023 Honda HR-V Reviews SummaryHonda’s subcompact SUV gets a makeover inside and out. Previously based on the Fit, the new HR-V shares the global architecture that also underpins the Civic. Honda continues to narrow trim options: There were once as many as five, but the Touring trim level got the axe after the 2022 model year. The three trims for 2023 are LX, Sport, and EX-L. We drove the top trim, EX-L, through a mountainous test course. New styling plus the newly standard Honda Sensing suite of safety features put this latest HR-V back at the front of the pack it led when it debuted in 2016. | |
2024 Kia Carnival Reviews SummaryAhead of a 2025-model-year refresh, the 2024 Kia Carnival carries over unchanged as Kia’s entry into a small, but competitive, minivan segment that also includes the Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, and Toyota Sienna. The Carnival offers a great driving experience and affordable starting price, but these upsides are tainted by a lack of all-wheel drive and mixed safety ratings. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 158 hp I4 | Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower158 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 158 hp I4 | Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Torque138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | Torque262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower158 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space24.4 cu ft | Cargo Space40.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3159 lbs | Curb Weight4431 lbs |
Height63.4 in | Height68.5 in |
Length179.8 in | Length203.0 in |
Width72.4 in | Width89.2 in |
Wheelbase104.5 in | Wheelbase121.7 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1279 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $23,800 | $33,600 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Honda’s subcompact SUV gets a makeover inside and out. Previously based on the Fit, the new HR-V shares the global architecture that also underpins the Civic. Honda continues to narrow trim options: There were once as many as five, but the Touring trim level got the axe after the 2022 model year. The three trims for 2023 are LX, Sport, and EX-L. We drove the top trim, EX-L, through a mountainous test course. New styling plus the newly standard Honda Sensing suite of safety features put this latest HR-V back at the front of the pack it led when it debuted in 2016. | Ahead of a 2025-model-year refresh, the 2024 Kia Carnival carries over unchanged as Kia’s entry into a small, but competitive, minivan segment that also includes the Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, and Toyota Sienna. The Carnival offers a great driving experience and affordable starting price, but these upsides are tainted by a lack of all-wheel drive and mixed safety ratings. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 158 hp I4 | 3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 158 hp @ 6500 rpm | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 158 hp I4 | 3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Torque | 138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | 262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower | 158 hp @ 6500 rpm | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 24.4 cu ft | 40.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3159 lbs | 4431 lbs |
Height | 63.4 in | 68.5 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 203.0 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 89.2 in |
Wheelbase | 104.5 in | 121.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1279 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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