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2024 BMW X3 vs 2024 Kia Carnival

2024 Kia Carnival
2024 Kia Carnival
$33,600MSRP
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2024 BMW X3
2024 BMW X3
$46,900MSRP
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2024 Kia Carnival
$33,600MSRP
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2024 BMW X3
$46,900MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$33,600

MSRP

$46,900

Listings

60

Listings

180

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.2 out of 10

Expert reviews

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Powerful engine

  • Excellent value for money

Cons

  • Mixed safety ratings

  • No hybrid or all-wheel drive options

  • Kia doesn’t make folding the seats easy

2024 Kia Carnival Reviews Summary

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.

2024 BMW X3 Reviews Summary

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

3.5L 290 hp V6

Engine

2.0L 248 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

7

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

290 hp @ 6400 rpm

Horsepower

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

MPG City

19

MPG City

23

MPG Highway

26

MPG Highway

29
2024 Kia Carnival
2024 Kia Carnival
$33,600MSRP
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2024 BMW X3
2024 BMW X3
$46,900MSRP
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2024 Kia Carnival
$33,600MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 BMW X3
$46,900MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$33,600
$46,900
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.8

5.0

Expert reviews

8.2 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Powerful engine

  • Excellent value for money

Cons

  • Mixed safety ratings

  • No hybrid or all-wheel drive options

  • Kia doesn’t make folding the seats easy

Summary

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
3.5L 290 hp V6
2.0L 248 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
7
5
Horsepower
290 hp @ 6400 rpm
248 hp @ 5200 rpm
MPG City
19
23
MPG Highway
26
29
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