2023 Kia Carnival vs 2024 Toyota Sequoia
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MSRP$33,100 | MSRP$61,275 |
Listings308 | Listings568 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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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. | |
2024 Toyota Sequoia Reviews SummaryThe Toyota Sequoia gained a standard hybrid powertrain when it entered its third generation, just last year. While the tech updates were widely celebrated and the facelift considered unobjectionable even by its harshest critics, the move to hybrid power proved to be something of a mixed bag. Increased towing and hauling power bolstered the obvious advantage of improved fuel economy, but impact was somewhat dampened by the reduction in cargo and third-row space to accommodate the new battery. Verdict: The Sequoia may not be the most capable full-size SUV in the segment, and it’s certainly not the most spacious. It is, however, the only hybrid in its class, and it offers a blend of seating capacity, towing power, and fuel efficiency you won’t find elsewhere-at least, not if you don’t want to go diesel. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine3.4L 437 hp V6 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train4X2 |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower437 hp @ 5200 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity1.9 kWh |
MPG City19 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway24 |
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Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine Name3.4L 437 hp V6 Hybrid |
Torque262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | Torque583 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower437 hp @ 5200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity1.9 kWh |
MPG City19 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space40.2 cu ft | Cargo Space22.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight4376 lbs | Curb Weight5620 lbs |
Height68.5 in | Height74.5 in |
Length203.0 in | Length208.1 in |
Width89.2 in | Width79.8 in |
Wheelbase121.7 in | Wheelbase122.0 in |
Maximum Payload1334 lbs | Maximum Payload1730 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity9520 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity9520 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $33,100 | $61,275 |
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Expert reviews | 8.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
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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. | The Toyota Sequoia gained a standard hybrid powertrain when it entered its third generation, just last year. While the tech updates were widely celebrated and the facelift considered unobjectionable even by its harshest critics, the move to hybrid power proved to be something of a mixed bag. Increased towing and hauling power bolstered the obvious advantage of improved fuel economy, but impact was somewhat dampened by the reduction in cargo and third-row space to accommodate the new battery. Verdict: The Sequoia may not be the most capable full-size SUV in the segment, and it’s certainly not the most spacious. It is, however, the only hybrid in its class, and it offers a blend of seating capacity, towing power, and fuel efficiency you won’t find elsewhere-at least, not if you don’t want to go diesel. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 3.4L 437 hp V6 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | 4X2 |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm | 437 hp @ 5200 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 19 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 24 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 3.4L 437 hp V6 Hybrid |
Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 583 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm | 437 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 19 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 24 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 40.2 cu ft | 22.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4376 lbs | 5620 lbs |
Height | 68.5 in | 74.5 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 208.1 in |
Width | 89.2 in | 79.8 in |
Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 122.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1334 lbs | 1730 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 9520 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 9520 lbs | |
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