2023 Kia Carnival vs 2024 MINI Countryman
Overview | |
MSRP$33,100 | MSRP$32,650 |
Listings61 | Listings17 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.5 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 MINI Countryman Reviews SummaryThe new MINI Countryman arrives next year and we know at least one version of the 2025 Countryman will be electric, if not all of them. In the meantime, the 2024 MINI Countryman enters its eighth year in second-generation spec. Three gas-powered variants are offered in addition to the Cooper SE plug-in hybrid. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine1.5L 134 hp I3 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway32 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine Name1.5L 134 hp I3 |
Torque262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | Torque162 lb-ft @ 1480 rpm |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway32 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space40.2 cu ft | Cargo Space17.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4376 lbs | Curb Weight3444 lbs |
Height68.5 in | Height61.3 in |
Length203.0 in | Length169.7 in |
Width89.2 in | Width78.8 in |
Wheelbase121.7 in | Wheelbase105.1 in |
Maximum Payload1334 lbs | Maximum Payload820 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $33,100 | $32,650 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.5 out of 10Read full review | 6.5 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. | The new MINI Countryman arrives next year and we know at least one version of the 2025 Countryman will be electric, if not all of them. In the meantime, the 2024 MINI Countryman enters its eighth year in second-generation spec. Three gas-powered variants are offered in addition to the Cooper SE plug-in hybrid. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 1.5L 134 hp I3 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 32 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 1.5L 134 hp I3 |
Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 162 lb-ft @ 1480 rpm |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 32 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 40.2 cu ft | 17.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4376 lbs | 3444 lbs |
Height | 68.5 in | 61.3 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 169.7 in |
Width | 89.2 in | 78.8 in |
Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 105.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1334 lbs | 820 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |

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