2023 Kia Carnival vs 2023 MINI Countryman
Overview | |
MSRP$29,600 | MSRP$33,100 |
Listings21 | Listings61 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 |
Pros
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2023 MINI Countryman Reviews Summary | |
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 | |
Engine1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Torque162 lb-ft @ 1480 rpm | Torque262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.6 cu ft | Cargo Space40.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3443 lbs | Curb Weight4376 lbs |
Height61.3 in | Height68.5 in |
Length169.7 in | Length203.0 in |
Width78.8 in | Width89.2 in |
Wheelbase105.1 in | Wheelbase121.7 in |
Maximum Payload820 lbs | Maximum Payload1334 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $29,600 | $33,100 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 1480 rpm | 262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.6 cu ft | 40.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3443 lbs | 4376 lbs |
Height | 61.3 in | 68.5 in |
Length | 169.7 in | 203.0 in |
Width | 78.8 in | 89.2 in |
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 121.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 820 lbs | 1334 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |

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