Kia Carnival vs Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in

2021 Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in
2021 Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in
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2024 Kia Carnival
2024 Kia Carnival
$33,600MSRP
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$33,075MSRP
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2024 Kia Carnival
$33,600MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

2020-Present

Years produced

2022-Present

MSRP

$33,075

MSRP

$33,600

Listings

1396

Listings

355

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

8.2 out of 10

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

Reviews Summary

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.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid

Engine

3.5L 290 hp V6

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

7

Horsepower

Horsepower

290 hp @ 6400 rpm

EV Battery Capacity

14.4 kWh

EV Battery Capacity

MPG City

43

MPG City

19

MPG Highway

38

MPG Highway

26
2021 Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in
2021 Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in
$33,075MSRP
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2024 Kia Carnival
2024 Kia Carnival
$33,600MSRP
Overview
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2021 Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in
$33,075MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2024 Kia Carnival
$33,600MSRP
Overview
Overview
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Overview

Years produced
2020-Present
2022-Present
MSRP
$33,075
$33,600
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.1

4.7

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
2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid
3.5L 290 hp V6
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
7
Horsepower
290 hp @ 6400 rpm
EV Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
MPG City
43
19
MPG Highway
38
26
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