Comparing the 2024 Kia Forte LX vs 2025 Kia Carnival SX+

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MSRP starting at:

23,045

84 months financing
$80 @ 6.99 %*
+tx/wk 0cash down
LX IVT
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2025 Kia Carnival SX+

MSRP starting at:

56,045

84 months financing
$192 @ 6.49 %*
+tx/wk 0cash down
SX+ FWD

* Rounded payments, for information only, excluding taxes, registrations, options and accessories

 
Overview
Base MSRP $23,045 $56,045
EPA Classification Midsize Cars Minivans 2WD
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.2 12.9 (Est)
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6 8.8 (Est)
Engine Type Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded V-6
Displacement 2.0 L/122 3.5 L/212
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 147 @ 6200 288 @ 6400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 132 @ 4500 260 @ 5000
Passenger Capacity 5 7
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Midsize Cars Minivans 2WD
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.2 L/100 km 12.9 (Est) L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6 L/100 km 8.8 (Est) L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.2 L/100 km 12.9 (Est) L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6 L/100 km 8.8 (Est) L/100 km
Engine Order Code
Engine Type Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded V-6
Displacement 2.0 L/122 3.5 L/212
Fuel System MPI Port/Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 147 @ 6200 288 @ 6400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 132 @ 4500 260 @ 5000
Trans Order Code
Trans Type 1 8
Trans Description Cont. CVT w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.68 - 0.39 4.81
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.90
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.86
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.42
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.22
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.82 3.42
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.89 3.51
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 600 850
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 120 180
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5 7
Passenger Volume (ft³) 96 168.2
Front Head Room (in) 38.8 39.7
Front Leg Room (in) 42.2 41.1
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.1 64.2
Front Hip Room (in) 53 59.8
Second Head Room (in) 37.5 37.2
Second Leg Room (in) 35.7 41.1
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
Front Wheel Drive Standard Standard
4 Cylinder Engine Standard N/A
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard
A/T Standard Standard
CVT Transmission Standard N/A
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
Wheel Covers Standard N/A
Steel Wheels Standard N/A
V6 Cylinder Engine N/A Standard
Aluminum Wheels N/A Standard
8-Speed A/T N/A Standard
Exterior
Tires - Front All-Season Standard N/A
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard N/A
Third Passenger Door N/A Standard
Fourth Passenger Door N/A Standard
Power Third Passenger Door N/A Standard
Power Fourth Passenger Door N/A Standard
Generic Sun/Moonroof N/A Standard
Sun/Moonroof N/A Standard
Dual Moonroof N/A Standard
Tires - Front Performance N/A Standard
Tires - Rear Performance N/A Standard
Temporary Spare Tire N/A Standard
Interior
A/C Standard Standard
Security System Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard N/A
Cloth Seats (Option) Standard N/A
Cloth Seats Standard N/A
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Remote Trunk Release Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Rear Bench Seat Standard N/A
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
Climate Control N/A Standard
Multi-Zone A/C N/A Standard
Rear A/C N/A Standard
Floor Mats N/A Standard
Navigation System N/A Standard
3rd Row Seat N/A Standard
Power Driver Seat N/A Standard
Power Passenger Seat N/A Standard
Leather Seats (Option) N/A Standard
Leather Seats N/A Standard
Premium Sound System N/A Standard
Rear Bucket Seats N/A Standard
Satellite Radio N/A Standard
Fog Lamps N/A Standard
Privacy Glass N/A Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers N/A Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror N/A Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror N/A Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror N/A Standard
Rear Parking Aid N/A Standard
Driver Adjustable Lumbar N/A Standard
Seat Memory N/A Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener N/A Standard
Telematics N/A Standard
Remote Engine Start N/A Standard
Power Liftgate N/A Standard
Keyless Start N/A Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s) N/A Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) N/A Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s) N/A Standard
Power Folding Mirrors N/A Standard
Heads-Up Display N/A Standard
HD Radio N/A Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate N/A Standard
Heated Steering Wheel N/A Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control N/A Standard
Aerial View Display System N/A Standard
LED Headlights N/A Standard
Requires Subscription N/A Standard
Cruise Control Steering Assist N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Knee Air Bag N/A Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors N/A Standard
Blind Spot Monitor N/A Standard
Lane Departure Warning N/A Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert N/A Standard
Lane Keeping Assist N/A Standard
Front Collision Mitigation N/A Standard
Automatic Highbeams N/A Standard
Driver Monitoring N/A Standard
Rear Collision Mitigation N/A Standard
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