Cadillac Escalade ESV vs Kia Carnival Hybrid
Overview | |
Years produced2003-Present | Years produced2025-Present |
MSRP$79,195 | MSRP$40,800 |
Listings122 | Listings195 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryThe 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid is a new addition to the Kia Carnival minivan lineup, giving buyers the option of a hybrid powertrain for the first time. The Carnival gets a number of updates as well, including refreshed exterior styling and tech features, to help it remain competitive with the Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, and Toyota Sienna in the small — but still significant — minivan segment. Verdict: The Carnival's new hybrid powertrain enhances an already-impressive package. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine1.6L 242 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity1.5 kWh |
MPG City14 | MPG City34 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine Name1.6L 242 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity1.5 kWh |
MPG City14 | MPG City34 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space41.5 cu ft | Cargo Space40.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight5785 lbs | Curb Weight4852 lbs |
Height76.4 in | Height68.5 in |
Length227.0 in | Length203.0 in |
Width81.1 in | Width89.2 in |
Wheelbase134.1 in | Wheelbase121.7 in |
Maximum Payload1636 lbs | Maximum Payload1652 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8100 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity7600 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2003-Present | 2025-Present |
MSRP | $79,195 | $40,800 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | The 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid is a new addition to the Kia Carnival minivan lineup, giving buyers the option of a hybrid powertrain for the first time. The Carnival gets a number of updates as well, including refreshed exterior styling and tech features, to help it remain competitive with the Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, and Toyota Sienna in the small — but still significant — minivan segment. Verdict: The Carnival's new hybrid powertrain enhances an already-impressive package. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 1.6L 242 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 8 |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.5 kWh | |
MPG City | 14 | 34 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 1.6L 242 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.5 kWh | |
MPG City | 14 | 34 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 41.5 cu ft | 40.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5785 lbs | 4852 lbs |
Height | 76.4 in | 68.5 in |
Length | 227.0 in | 203.0 in |
Width | 81.1 in | 89.2 in |
Wheelbase | 134.1 in | 121.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1636 lbs | 1652 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8100 lbs | 2500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7600 lbs | |
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