Comparing the 2023 Kia Forte EX Premium vs 2024 Kia Carnival SX

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2023 Kia Forte EX Premium

MSRP starting at:

$27,745

84 months financing
$92 @ 5.49 %*
+HST & License/wk $0 cash down
EX Premium IVT
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2024 Kia Carnival SX

MSRP starting at:

$51,545

60 months lease
$176 @ 9.09 %*
+HST & License/wk $0 cash down
SX FWD

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

 
Overview
Base MSRP $27,745 $51,545
EPA Classification Midsize Cars Minivans 2WD
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.2 L/100 km 12.1 (2023) L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6 L/100 km 8.9 (2023) L/100 km
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 290 @ 6400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 132 @ 4500 262 @ 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 12.1 (2023) L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6 L/100 km 8.9 (2023) L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 8.2 L/100 km 12.1 (2023) L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6 L/100 km 8.9 (2023) 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 290 @ 6400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 132 @ 4500 262 @ 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) 93.5 168.2
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
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard
A/T Standard Standard
CVT Transmission Standard N/A
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
V6 Cylinder Engine N/A Standard
8-Speed A/T N/A Standard
Exterior
Sun/Moonroof Standard Standard
Tires - Front Performance Standard Standard
Tires - Rear Performance Standard Standard
Generic Sun/Moonroof Standard Standard
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
Dual Moonroof N/A Standard
Temporary Spare Tire N/A Standard
Interior
Climate Control Standard Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Standard
A/C Standard Standard
Rear 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
Satellite Radio 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
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Remote Trunk Release Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Telematics Standard Standard
Remote Engine Start Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Keyless Start Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Rear Bench Seat Standard N/A
Hands-Free Liftgate Standard Standard
Heated Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard Standard
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
LED Headlights Standard Standard
Requires Subscription Standard Standard
Cruise Control Steering Assist Standard 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
Fog Lamps N/A Standard
Privacy Glass N/A Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror N/A Standard
Rear Parking Aid N/A Standard
Driver Adjustable Lumbar N/A Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener N/A Standard
Power Liftgate 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
HD Radio N/A Standard
Aerial View Display System 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
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Blind Spot Monitor Standard Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling Standard N/A
Lane Departure Warning Standard Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert Standard N/A
Lane Keeping Assist Standard Standard
Front Collision Mitigation Standard Standard
Automatic Highbeams Standard Standard
Driver Monitoring Standard Standard
Knee Air Bag N/A Standard
Rear Collision Mitigation N/A Standard
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