Hyundai Palisade vs Kia Carnival
Overview | |
MSRP$37,200 | MSRP$33,600 |
Listings521 | Listings178 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews9.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryThe Palisade is the company’s largest SUV, debuting in 2020 as a replacement for the Hyundai Santa Fe XL. Since then, the automaker has steadily improved the SUV’s styling, technology, and packaging, and that’s also true of the 2025 Palisade. This year, the SEL Premium is a trim level instead of a trim package, and the XRT adds some standard equipment. A redesigned 2026 Palisade is on the way and will undoubtedly improve on this outgoing version. Verdict: Though the 2025 Palisade marks the last year for the current-generation model, you should still consider one, especially if the deal is too good to pass up. This Hyundai has aged remarkably well and remains more appealing than many of its rivals in the midsize three-row SUV arena. | |
Reviews SummaryAhead 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. Verdict: The Carnival offers a great driving experience and excellent warranty, but these upsides are tainted by a lack of all-wheel drive and mixed safety ratings. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.8L 291 hp V6 | Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.8L 291 hp V6 | Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Torque262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | Torque262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.0 cu ft | Cargo Space40.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight4171 lbs | Curb Weight4431 lbs |
Height68.9 in | Height68.5 in |
Length196.7 in | Length203.0 in |
Width77.8 in | Width89.2 in |
Wheelbase114.2 in | Wheelbase121.7 in |
Maximum Payload1561 lbs | Maximum Payload1279 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $37,200 | $33,600 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 9.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | The Palisade is the company’s largest SUV, debuting in 2020 as a replacement for the Hyundai Santa Fe XL. Since then, the automaker has steadily improved the SUV’s styling, technology, and packaging, and that’s also true of the 2025 Palisade. This year, the SEL Premium is a trim level instead of a trim package, and the XRT adds some standard equipment. A redesigned 2026 Palisade is on the way and will undoubtedly improve on this outgoing version. Verdict: Though the 2025 Palisade marks the last year for the current-generation model, you should still consider one, especially if the deal is too good to pass up. This Hyundai has aged remarkably well and remains more appealing than many of its rivals in the midsize three-row SUV arena. | 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. Verdict: The Carnival offers a great driving experience and excellent warranty, but these upsides are tainted by a lack of all-wheel drive and mixed safety ratings. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.8L 291 hp V6 | 3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Horsepower | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.8L 291 hp V6 | 3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.0 cu ft | 40.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4171 lbs | 4431 lbs |
Height | 68.9 in | 68.5 in |
Length | 196.7 in | 203.0 in |
Width | 77.8 in | 89.2 in |
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 121.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1561 lbs | 1279 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 3500 lbs |
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