2023 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2023 Kia Carnival
Overview | |
MSRP$34,520 | MSRP$33,100 |
Listings3813 | Listings308 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 |
Pros
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2023 Chevrolet Traverse Reviews Summary | |
2023 Kia Carnival Reviews SummaryOver the holidays of 2022, we used the 2023 Kia Carnival to drive all over the Los Angeles area for gatherings of family and friends. Whenever we slid open a side door to load or unload passengers, a common question was: “So, is this a minivan or an SUV?” If you work in Kia’s marketing department, the Carnival is neither. The company calls it a multi-purpose vehicle, or MPV. But if you’re a typical consumer, this stylish Kia is a minivan because it has sliding doors and does not offer all-wheel drive or a lifted suspension. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.6L 310 hp V6 | Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower310 hp @ 6800 rpm | Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City18 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 310 hp V6 | Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Torque266 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm | Torque262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower310 hp @ 6800 rpm | Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City18 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space23.0 cu ft | Cargo Space40.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight4310 lbs | Curb Weight4376 lbs |
Height70.7 in | Height68.5 in |
Length205.9 in | Length203.0 in |
Width88.6 in | Width89.2 in |
Wheelbase121.0 in | Wheelbase121.7 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1334 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $34,520 | $33,100 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Over the holidays of 2022, we used the 2023 Kia Carnival to drive all over the Los Angeles area for gatherings of family and friends. Whenever we slid open a side door to load or unload passengers, a common question was: “So, is this a minivan or an SUV?” If you work in Kia’s marketing department, the Carnival is neither. The company calls it a multi-purpose vehicle, or MPV. But if you’re a typical consumer, this stylish Kia is a minivan because it has sliding doors and does not offer all-wheel drive or a lifted suspension. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 310 hp V6 | 3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 6800 rpm | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 18 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 310 hp V6 | 3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Torque | 266 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm | 262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower | 310 hp @ 6800 rpm | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 18 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 23.0 cu ft | 40.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4310 lbs | 4376 lbs |
Height | 70.7 in | 68.5 in |
Length | 205.9 in | 203.0 in |
Width | 88.6 in | 89.2 in |
Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 121.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1334 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | 3500 lbs |

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