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GMC Acadia vs Kia Carnival Hybrid

2024 GMC Acadia
2024 GMC Acadia
$42,600MSRP
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2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid
$40,800MSRP
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2024 GMC Acadia
$42,600MSRP
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2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid
$40,800MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$42,600

MSRP

$40,800

Listings

587

Listings

209

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

6.8 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Pros

  • Powerful engine

  • Plenty of cargo space

  • Easy-to-use technology

Cons

  • Potentially polarizing design

  • Fairly pedestrian performance

Pros

  • Fuel-efficient

  • Great handling

  • Spacious

Cons

  • Awkward second-row seat arrangement

  • All-wheel drive not available

Reviews Summary

Redesigned for the new model year, the 2024 GMC Acadia is a three-row crossover SUV that shares a platform with the Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave, and gets similar updates to those crossovers for 2024. The Acadia grows longer, wider, and taller, features a revamped interior, and employs a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, among other changes.

Verdict: The Acadia’s well-executed interior and tech features stand out, but its design and driving experience don’t.

Reviews Summary

The 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid is a new addition to the Kia Carnival minivan lineup, giving buyers the option of a hybrid powertrain for the first time. The Carnival gets a number of updates as well, including refreshed exterior styling and tech features, to help it remain competitive with the Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, and Toyota Sienna in the small—but still significant—minivan segment.

Verdict: The Carnival's new hybrid powertrain enhances an already-impressive package.

Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.5L 328 hp I4

Engine

1.6L 242 hp I4 Hybrid

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

7

Seating Capacity

8

Horsepower

328 hp @ 5500 rpm

Horsepower

EV Battery Capacity

EV Battery Capacity

1.5 kWh

MPG City

20

MPG City

34

MPG Highway

27

MPG Highway

31
2024 GMC Acadia
2024 GMC Acadia
$42,600MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
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2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid
$40,800MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 GMC Acadia
$42,600MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid
$40,800MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$42,600
$40,800
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.6

5.0

Expert reviews

6.8 out of 10

Read full review

7.8 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Powerful engine

  • Plenty of cargo space

  • Easy-to-use technology

Cons

  • Potentially polarizing design

  • Fairly pedestrian performance

Pros

  • Fuel-efficient

  • Great handling

  • Spacious

Cons

  • Awkward second-row seat arrangement

  • All-wheel drive not available

Summary

Redesigned for the new model year, the 2024 GMC Acadia is a three-row crossover SUV that shares a platform with the Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave, and gets similar updates to those crossovers for 2024. The Acadia grows longer, wider, and taller, features a revamped interior, and employs a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, among other changes.

Verdict: The Acadia’s well-executed interior and tech features stand out, but its design and driving experience don’t.

The 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid is a new addition to the Kia Carnival minivan lineup, giving buyers the option of a hybrid powertrain for the first time. The Carnival gets a number of updates as well, including refreshed exterior styling and tech features, to help it remain competitive with the Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, and Toyota Sienna in the small—but still significant—minivan segment.

Verdict: The Carnival's new hybrid powertrain enhances an already-impressive package.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.5L 328 hp I4
1.6L 242 hp I4 Hybrid
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
7
8
Horsepower
328 hp @ 5500 rpm
EV Battery Capacity
1.5 kWh
MPG City
20
34
MPG Highway
27
31
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