Kia Carnival statistics span U.S. sales, model-year specifications, hybrid technology, passenger space, cargo capacity, towing and pricing. The figures below distinguish company-reported sales, manufacturer specifications, EPA or Kia estimates, and historical MSRP for U.S.-market vehicles.
Key Kia Carnival Statistics
The most useful headline figures are:
- In the United States, Kia America sold 49,726 Carnivals during full-year 2024.
- In the United States, Kia America sold 43,687 Carnivals during full-year 2023.
- Kia America reported 14% growth in U.S. Carnival sales in 2024 versus 2023.
- Kia America sold 5,165 Carnivals in the United States in December 2024.
- U.S. Carnival sales reached 3,665 vehicles in January 2025.
- The 2024 U.S.-specification Carnival V6 measured 3,470 cc and produced 290 horsepower.
- The 2024 gasoline Carnival had 22 mpg combined EPA-estimated fuel economy in the United States.
- The 2024 U.S.-specification Carnival had 3,500 lb of maximum listed towing capacity.
- The 2025 Carnival Hybrid had 241.7 horsepower of total combined output.
- The 2025 Carnival Hybrid was EPA-estimated at 33 mpg combined in the United States.
- The 2025 hybrid battery was listed at 1.49 kWh and 270 volts.
- The 2024 Carnival offered seven or eight passenger seats, depending on configuration.
- The 2024 Carnival measured 203.0 inches in overall length.
- The 2024 Carnival offered 40.2 to 145.1 SAE cubic feet of interior cargo volume.
- The 2025 Carnival Hybrid had 4,852 lb of curb weight in its eight-passenger configuration.
- The 2024 Carnival LX had $33,600 MSRP before destination charges.
- The 2025 gasoline Carnival lineup contained five listed U.S. trims.
Contents
- Key Kia Carnival Statistics
- Kia Carnival Sales Statistics and Trends
- Kia Carnival Engine, Power, Fuel Economy and Towing Data
- Kia Carnival Hybrid Statistics
- Kia Carnival Dimensions, Seating and Cargo Statistics
- Kia Carnival Weight, Capacity and Chassis Statistics
- Kia Carnival Prices, Trims and Equipment Statistics
Kia Carnival Sales Statistics and Trends
Kia America’s company-reported U.S. sales show growth between the 2023 and 2024 full-year periods. The figures cover the United States only and should not be generalized to global Carnival volume.
| Period | U.S. Carnivals sold | Reported comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Full year 2023 | 43,687 | Baseline year |
| Full year 2024 | 49,726 | 14% higher than 2023 |
| December 2023 | 3,603 | Monthly result |
| December 2024 | 5,165 | Monthly result |
| January 2024 | 3,013 | Monthly result |
| January 2025 | 3,665 | 22% higher than January 2024 |
Source: Kia America Posts All-Time Best Annual Sales for the Second Consecutive Year.
Kia America reported 49,726 U.S. Carnival sales in full-year 2024, compared with 43,687 in full-year 2023, and described the year-over-year change as 14%. These are company-reported deliveries or sales figures, not an independent global registration series.
The monthly data also show a stronger December comparison: 5,165 Carnivals in December 2024 versus 3,603 in December 2023. In a later company release, January 2025 sales were listed at 3,665 vehicles versus 3,013 in January 2024, with a reported 22% year-over-year increase.
Source: Kia America Extends Growth into 2025 with Best-Ever January Sales.
Kia Carnival Engine, Power, Fuel Economy and Towing Data
The 2024 gasoline Carnival used a 3,470 cc V6 producing 290 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 262 lb-ft of torque at 5,000 rpm. Its maximum listed towing capacity was 3,500 lb, subject to equipment and towing conditions.
| Gasoline specification | 2024 model year | 2025 model year |
|---|---|---|
| Engine/output | 3,470 cc; 290 hp at 6,400 rpm | 287.1 hp at 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft at 5,000 rpm | 260 lb-ft at 5,000 rpm |
| City fuel economy | 19 mpg, EPA-estimated | 18 mpg, EPA-estimated |
| Highway fuel economy | 26 mpg, EPA-estimated | 26 mpg, EPA-estimated |
| Combined fuel economy | 22 mpg, EPA-estimated | 21 mpg, EPA-estimated |
| Maximum listed towing | 3,500 lb | Not stated in the supplied 2025 gasoline facts |
Sources: 2024 Kia Carnival Specifications, 2024 Kia Carnival Overview, 2025 Kia Carnival Specifications, and 2025 Kia Carnival Overview.
For the 2024 gasoline model, Kia listed 19 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined as EPA estimates. The 2025 gasoline figures were 18 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined; actual fuel economy varies with driving, weather, load and maintenance.
The 2025 gasoline Carnival’s listed output was 287.1 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. The supplied specifications identify an eight-speed automatic transmission across the five listed gasoline trims.
Kia Carnival Hybrid Statistics
The 2025 Carnival Hybrid paired a 1,598 cc, 1.6-liter turbo engine with an electric motor and a six-speed automatic transmission. Kia listed total combined output at 241.7 horsepower and total combined torque at 270.5 lb-ft.
| 2025 hybrid measure | Kia-listed figure | Definition or limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Total combined output | 241.7 hp | System output |
| Total combined torque | 270.5 lb-ft | System torque |
| Electric-motor output | 74.4 hp | Motor rating |
| Battery voltage | 270 V | Hybrid battery system |
| Battery capacity | 5.5 Ah | Manufacturer specification |
| Battery energy | 1.49 kWh | Manufacturer specification |
| Battery-pack weight | 42.5 kg | Manufacturer specification |
| Braked towing | 2,500 lb | Rating; equipment and conditions matter |
| Unbraked towing | 1,000 lb | Rating; equipment and conditions matter |
Source: 2025 Kia Carnival HEV Specifications.
The hybrid was listed at 34 mpg city, 31 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined as Kia’s estimated economy figures for the U.S.-specification vehicle. These are estimates rather than independent test results, and actual mileage varies.
Kia’s table also lists the electric motor at 224.2 lb-ft of torque. The specification page’s motor-torque label appears inconsistent with its unit presentation, so this value is retained as transcribed and should not be treated as system torque.
The hybrid’s towing ratings were lower than the 2024 gasoline model’s listed maximum: 2,500 lb braked and 1,000 lb unbraked. The battery energy was listed as 1.49 kWh, with a 270 V system and a 42.5 kg pack.
Kia Carnival Dimensions, Seating and Cargo Statistics
The 2024 Carnival’s seating range was seven or eight passengers, depending on configuration. Its overall length was 203.0 inches, wheelbase 121.7 inches, and width 78.5 inches without side mirrors or 89.2 inches including them.
| 2024 dimension or volume | Figure | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 203.0 in | Manufacturer dimension |
| Wheelbase | 121.7 in | Manufacturer dimension |
| Width without mirrors | 78.5 in | Manufacturer dimension |
| Width including mirrors | 89.2 in | Manufacturer dimension |
| Height without roof rails | 68.5 in | Configuration-dependent |
| Height with roof rails | 69.9 in | Configuration-dependent |
| Minimum interior cargo | 40.2 cu ft | SAE definition |
| Maximum interior cargo | 145.1 cu ft | SAE definition |
Source: 2024 Kia Carnival Specifications.
The 2024 model’s SAE interior cargo volume ranged from 40.2 cubic feet at the minimum listed volume to 145.1 cubic feet at the maximum. These are Kia’s SAE-defined cargo measurements, not a separate independent cargo test.
For the 2025 model, Kia listed 41.1 inches of front legroom, 40.5 inches in the second row and 35.6 inches in the third row. Front shoulder room was 64.2 inches, while third-row shoulder room was 59.5 inches.
Source: 2025 Kia Carnival HEV Specifications.
Kia Carnival Weight, Capacity and Chassis Statistics
Curb weight and gross vehicle weight rating vary by trim and seating configuration. For the 2024 eight-passenger gasoline model, the LX curb weight was 4,513 lb, while the listed EX, SX and SX Prestige configurations were 4,581 lb.
| 2024 eight-passenger measure | LX | EX/SX/SX Prestige |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight | 4,513 lb | 4,581 lb |
| GVWR | 5,952 lb | 6,140 lb |
Source: 2024 Kia Carnival Specifications.
The same 2024 specification set listed a 165 lb roof-rack load rating on the specified SX and SX Prestige trims. Front and rear brake discs were each listed at 12.8 inches, while steering ratio was 14.23:1 and lock-to-lock steering turns were 3.0.
The 2025 Carnival Hybrid eight-passenger curb weight was 4,852 lb, excluding a 165 lb driver according to Kia’s note. Its GVWR was listed as 6,504 lb for both seven- and eight-passenger listings.
Source: 2025 Kia Carnival HEV Specifications.
Kia Carnival Prices, Trims and Equipment Statistics
The 2024 U.S. gasoline Carnival’s historical MSRP ranged from $33,600 for the LX to $46,700 for the SX Prestige, before destination charges. These are model-year MSRPs, not current transaction prices, and Kia states that MSRP is subject to change.
| 2024 trim | MSRP before destination |
|---|---|
| LX | $33,600 |
| EX | $39,100 |
| SX | $42,300 |
| SX Prestige | $46,700 |
Source: 2024 Kia Carnival Overview.
The price range covered four listed 2024 trims in the supplied overview. Destination charges were excluded from each MSRP figure, so the amounts should not be read as complete drive-away prices.
For 2025, Kia’s U.S. gasoline specification selector listed five trims: LX, LXS, EX, SX and SX Prestige. The gasoline version used an eight-speed automatic transmission, while the 2025 hybrid used a six-speed automatic.
Sources: 2025 Kia Carnival Specifications and 2025 Kia Carnival HEV Specifications.
Across these measurements, the main comparison boundaries are important: sales are U.S.-only company reports, most vehicle figures are manufacturer specifications, fuel economy is an estimate, and the MSRP values are historical 2024 prices excluding destination charges.