Kia Telluride vs Kia Carnival
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MSRP$36,390 | MSRP$33,600 |
Listings316 | Listings328 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryNearly every mainstream car company offers at least one family-friendly, midsize three-row SUV. Kia has three, and the Telluride is the largest of its gas-powered models. (The electric-only EV9 is slightly larger). The Telluride debuted in 2020 to critical acclaim and commercial success. Since then, it has received several updates but not a redesign. We took a 2025 Kia Telluride on a nearly 2,000-kilometre family road trip and remain impressed with this stylish and capable Kia. Verdict: Aging technology caused some irritation during a five-day road trip in the 2025 Kia Telluride. Otherwise, it was perfectly suited to long-distance travel whether rolling down a highway, roaming a major city, or romping down trails. | |
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. 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 | |
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 City20 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.8L 291 hp V6 | Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Torque262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | Torque262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space21.0 cu ft | Cargo Space40.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight4134 lbs | Curb Weight4431 lbs |
Height68.9 in | Height68.5 in |
Length196.9 in | Length203.0 in |
Width78.3 in | Width89.2 in |
Wheelbase114.2 in | Wheelbase121.7 in |
Maximum Payload1642 lbs | Maximum Payload1279 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $36,390 | $33,600 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Nearly every mainstream car company offers at least one family-friendly, midsize three-row SUV. Kia has three, and the Telluride is the largest of its gas-powered models. (The electric-only EV9 is slightly larger). The Telluride debuted in 2020 to critical acclaim and commercial success. Since then, it has received several updates but not a redesign. We took a 2025 Kia Telluride on a nearly 2,000-kilometre family road trip and remain impressed with this stylish and capable Kia. Verdict: Aging technology caused some irritation during a five-day road trip in the 2025 Kia Telluride. Otherwise, it was perfectly suited to long-distance travel whether rolling down a highway, roaming a major city, or romping down trails. | 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 | 3.8L 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 | 20 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.8L 291 hp V6 | 3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | 262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 21.0 cu ft | 40.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4134 lbs | 4431 lbs |
Height | 68.9 in | 68.5 in |
Length | 196.9 in | 203.0 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 89.2 in |
Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 121.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1642 lbs | 1279 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 3500 lbs |
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