Kia Carnival Hybrid vs Toyota bZ

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2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid
$40,800MSRP
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2026 Toyota bZ
$34,900MSRP
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2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid
$40,800MSRP
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2026 Toyota bZ
$34,900MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$40,800

MSRP

$34,900

Listings

229

Listings

166

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Expert reviews

Pros

  • Fuel-efficient

  • Great handling

  • Spacious

Cons

  • Awkward second-row seat arrangement

  • All-wheel drive not available

Reviews 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

1.6L 242 hp I4 Hybrid

Engine

168 hp Electric

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

8

Seating Capacity

5

EV Battery Capacity

1.5 kWh

EV Battery Capacity

57.7 kWh

MPG City

34

MPG City

143

MPG Highway

31

MPG Highway

119

Battery Charge Time (240V)

Battery Charge Time (240V)

6 hours
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2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid
$40,800MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2026 Toyota bZ
$34,900MSRP
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Overview
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2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid
$40,800MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2026 Toyota bZ
$34,900MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$40,800
$34,900
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

5.0

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Fuel-efficient

  • Great handling

  • Spacious

Cons

  • Awkward second-row seat arrangement

  • All-wheel drive not available

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
1.6L 242 hp I4 Hybrid
168 hp Electric
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
8
5
EV Battery Capacity
1.5 kWh
57.7 kWh
MPG City
34
143
MPG Highway
31
119
Battery Charge Time (240V)
6 hours
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