Kia Carnival Hybrid vs Hyundai Ioniq 5
Overview | |
Years produced2022-Present | Years produced2025-Present |
MSRP$42,600 | MSRP$40,800 |
Listings8572 | Listings5935 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryIt would appear to be the calendar, not the competition, that has the Ioniq 5 due for a mid-cycle refresh. We liked it when it burst onto the scene as an angular oddball in a sea of soft-lined sameness, and it has only improved over the last few years. Verdict: Hyundai makes minor but welcome changes and avoids tweaking the many things that were working well, successfully making a good thing better. | |
Reviews SummaryThe 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 | |
Engine168 hp Electric | Engine1.6L 242 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
EV Battery Capacity63 kWh | EV Battery Capacity1.5 kWh |
MPG City131 | MPG City34 |
MPG Highway100 | MPG Highway31 |
Battery Charge Time (120V)54 hours | Battery Charge Time (120V) |
Battery Charge Time (240V)5.7 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V) |
Engine | |
Engine Name168 hp Electric | Engine Name1.6L 242 hp I4 Hybrid |
Battery Charge Time (120V)54 hours | Battery Charge Time (120V) |
Battery Charge Time (240V)5.7 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V) |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity63 kWh | EV Battery Capacity1.5 kWh |
MPG City131 | MPG City34 |
MPG Highway100 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space26.3 cu ft | Cargo Space40.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight4144 lbs | Curb Weight4852 lbs |
Height63.0 in | Height68.5 in |
Length183.3 in | Length203.0 in |
Width74.4 in | Width89.2 in |
Wheelbase118.1 in | Wheelbase121.7 in |
Maximum Payload1081 lbs | Maximum Payload1652 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity2500 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2022-Present | 2025-Present |
MSRP | $42,600 | $40,800 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | It would appear to be the calendar, not the competition, that has the Ioniq 5 due for a mid-cycle refresh. We liked it when it burst onto the scene as an angular oddball in a sea of soft-lined sameness, and it has only improved over the last few years. Verdict: Hyundai makes minor but welcome changes and avoids tweaking the many things that were working well, successfully making a good thing better. | 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 | 168 hp Electric | 1.6L 242 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
EV Battery Capacity | 63 kWh | 1.5 kWh |
MPG City | 131 | 34 |
MPG Highway | 100 | 31 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 54 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 5.7 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 168 hp Electric | 1.6L 242 hp I4 Hybrid |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 54 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 5.7 hours | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 63 kWh | 1.5 kWh |
MPG City | 131 | 34 |
MPG Highway | 100 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 26.3 cu ft | 40.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4144 lbs | 4852 lbs |
Height | 63.0 in | 68.5 in |
Length | 183.3 in | 203.0 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 89.2 in |
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 121.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1081 lbs | 1652 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2500 lbs | |
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