2023 Kia Carnival vs 2024 Chevrolet Suburban
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Listings71 | Listings25 |
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User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 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. | |
2024 Chevrolet Suburban Reviews SummaryFor most families, the smart vehicle choice is either a minivan or a three-row crossover—something big but built on a car platform, like the Toyota Highlander or the Kia Telluride. But for families that are both big and enjoy big hobbies (think boats and horses), there’s no replacement for a body-on-frame hauler like the Chevrolet Suburban. Verdict: The Suburban has long been a truck re-fitted to haul people, but its 2021 redesign introduced an independent rear suspension that resulted in more usable third-row space than ever before. Now, three years later, the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban still thrives as a capable and capacious family truckster, and it's a genuinely great option for anyone that needs its special blend of practicality. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine5.3L 355 hp V8 |
DrivetrainFWD | Drivetrain4X2 |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity9 |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower355 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City15 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway20 |
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Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine Name5.3L 355 hp V8 |
Torque262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | Torque383 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower355 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City15 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway20 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity9 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space1138 L | Cargo Space1175 L |
Curb Weight1985 kg | Curb Weight2547 kg |
Height1740 mm | Height1923 mm |
Length5156 mm | Length5733 mm |
Width2266 mm | Width2060 mm |
Wheelbase3091 mm | Wheelbase3406 mm |
Maximum Payload605 kg | Maximum Payload794 kg |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1588 kg | Maximum Towing Capacity3765 kg |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity3538 kg |
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Expert reviews | 8.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 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. | For most families, the smart vehicle choice is either a minivan or a three-row crossover—something big but built on a car platform, like the Toyota Highlander or the Kia Telluride. But for families that are both big and enjoy big hobbies (think boats and horses), there’s no replacement for a body-on-frame hauler like the Chevrolet Suburban. Verdict: The Suburban has long been a truck re-fitted to haul people, but its 2021 redesign introduced an independent rear suspension that resulted in more usable third-row space than ever before. Now, three years later, the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban still thrives as a capable and capacious family truckster, and it's a genuinely great option for anyone that needs its special blend of practicality. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 5.3L 355 hp V8 |
Drivetrain | FWD | 4X2 |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 9 |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm | 355 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 15 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 20 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 5.3L 355 hp V8 |
Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 383 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm | 355 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 15 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 20 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 9 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 1138 L | 1175 L |
Curb Weight | 1985 kg | 2547 kg |
Height | 1740 mm | 1923 mm |
Length | 5156 mm | 5733 mm |
Width | 2266 mm | 2060 mm |
Wheelbase | 3091 mm | 3406 mm |
Maximum Payload | 605 kg | 794 kg |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1588 kg | 3765 kg |
Standard Towing Capacity | 3538 kg | |
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