2023 Volkswagen ID.4 vs 2023 Kia Carnival
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MSRP$33,100 | MSRP$38,995 |
Listings56 | Listings87 |
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User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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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. | |
2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Reviews SummaryThe Volkswagen ID.4 electric car is still relatively new to the marketplace (it debuted for the 2021 model year) but VW is already making some important updates to keep it competitive and fulfil goals set when this compact electric SUV first launched. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 adds a new base model and a smaller 62-kilowatt-hour battery pack alongside the carryover 82-kWh to increase affordability. VW will also begin sourcing cars for its North American dealerships from the same Chattanooga, Tennessee, factory that builds the gasoline-powered Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport. The automaker has been discussing this since the ID.4 was unveiled, but at first cars for our market came from Zwickau, Germany. The 2023 ID.4 retains single-motor rear-wheel drive (RWD) and dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) powertrain options, but gets revised exterior and interior styling, some software changes, and a few more standard tech features and driver aids. The new-for-2023 base model is dubbed simply ID.4, slotting below the ID.4 Pro and ID.4 Pro AWD. We recently spent a day on a test drive with the U.S. equivalent of the ID.4 Pro AWD model, along with a shorter drive in a base ID.4 model. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine201 hp Electric |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity62 kWh |
MPG City19 | MPG City115 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway99 |
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Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine Name201 hp Electric |
Torque262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
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EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity62 kWh |
MPG City19 | MPG City115 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway99 |
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Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
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Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space40.2 cu ft | Cargo Space30.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight4376 lbs | Curb Weight4317 lbs |
Height68.5 in | Height64.5 in |
Length203.0 in | Length180.5 in |
Width89.2 in | Width83.0 in |
Wheelbase121.7 in | Wheelbase108.9 in |
Maximum Payload1334 lbs | Maximum Payload959 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
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MSRP | $33,100 | $38,995 |
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Expert reviews | 8.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | 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. | The Volkswagen ID.4 electric car is still relatively new to the marketplace (it debuted for the 2021 model year) but VW is already making some important updates to keep it competitive and fulfil goals set when this compact electric SUV first launched. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 adds a new base model and a smaller 62-kilowatt-hour battery pack alongside the carryover 82-kWh to increase affordability. VW will also begin sourcing cars for its North American dealerships from the same Chattanooga, Tennessee, factory that builds the gasoline-powered Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport. The automaker has been discussing this since the ID.4 was unveiled, but at first cars for our market came from Zwickau, Germany. The 2023 ID.4 retains single-motor rear-wheel drive (RWD) and dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) powertrain options, but gets revised exterior and interior styling, some software changes, and a few more standard tech features and driver aids. The new-for-2023 base model is dubbed simply ID.4, slotting below the ID.4 Pro and ID.4 Pro AWD. We recently spent a day on a test drive with the U.S. equivalent of the ID.4 Pro AWD model, along with a shorter drive in a base ID.4 model. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 201 hp Electric |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 62 kWh | |
MPG City | 19 | 115 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 99 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 201 hp Electric |
Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 62 kWh | |
MPG City | 19 | 115 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 99 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 40.2 cu ft | 30.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4376 lbs | 4317 lbs |
Height | 68.5 in | 64.5 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 180.5 in |
Width | 89.2 in | 83.0 in |
Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 108.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1334 lbs | 959 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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