Compare 2022 Kia Carnival vs 2021 Kia Sorento vs 2021 Kia Telluride

2022 Kia Carnival
#1 in Vans and Minivans
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2021 Kia Sorento
#6 in Mid-Size SUVs
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2021 Kia Telluride
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2022 Kia Carnival
Select style
EX AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Sorento EX AWD 21 28 $35,503 $36,790
Sorento EX FWD 22 29 $33,766 $34,990
Sorento LX AWD 23 25 $30,099 $31,190
Sorento LX FWD 24 29 $28,362 $29,390
Sorento S AWD 23 25 $32,510 $33,690
Sorento S FWD 24 29 $30,773 $31,890
Sorento SX AWD 21 28 $38,000 $39,790
Sorento SX FWD 22 29 $36,281 $37,990
Sorento SX Prestige FWD 22 29 $38,764 $40,590
Sorento SX Prestige X-Line AWD 21 28 $40,674 $42,590
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EX AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Telluride EX AWD 19 24 $37,809 $39,590
Telluride EX FWD 20 26 $35,899 $37,590
Telluride LX AWD 19 24 $32,994 $34,190
Telluride LX FWD 20 26 $31,064 $32,190
Telluride S AWD 19 24 $35,310 $36,590
Telluride S FWD 20 26 $33,380 $34,590
Telluride SX AWD 19 24 $42,393 $44,390
Telluride SX FWD 20 26 $40,577 $42,490
Pricing
Invoice Price
$30,978
$35,503
$37,809
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$32,100
$36,790
$39,590
Monthly Payment Estimate
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$613 / month
$660 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.5
6.7
7.5
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2022 Kia Carnival loads up on luxury, though it cedes Olympic-grade flexibility to other minivans. The 2021 Kia Sorento crossover SUV strikes out in a new styling direction, and brings hybrid and plug-in models along for the adventure. The 2021 Kia Telluride earns our Best Car To Buy nod with its excellent features, warranty, space, and style.
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Fuel Economy
City
19 mpg 21 mpg 19 mpg
Highway
26 mpg 28 mpg 24 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
- Small SUV 4WD Small SUV 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Third Head Room (in)
- 36.8 38.1
Front Hip Room (in)
- 55.6 58.9
Third Shoulder Room (in)
- 53 55.3
Second Leg Room (in)
- 41.7 42.4
Front Head Room (in)
- 40.3 39.5
Second Hip Room (in)
- 55.1 58
Passenger Capacity
- 6 8
Front Shoulder Room (in)
- 59 61.6
Third Leg Room (in)
- 29.6 31.4
Second Head Room (in)
- 39.1 40.2
Third Hip Room (in)
- 42.5 43.7
Second Shoulder Room (in)
- 58.1 59.9
Front Leg Room (in)
- 41.4 41.4
Passenger Volume (ft³)
- - 157.1
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in)
- 188.9 196.9
Height, Overall (in)
- 66.7 68.9
Wheelbase (in)
- 110.8 114.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
- 74.8 78.3
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 8.2 8
Track Width, Rear (in)
- - 67.6
Track Width, Front (in)
- - 67.2
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
- 38.4 46
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
- 75.5 87
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
- 12.6 21
Brakes
Brake Type
- 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
- NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
- Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- 12.8 13.4
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
- NA NA
Brake ABS System
- 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
- Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- 12 12
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
- 17.7 18.8
Steering
Steering Type
- Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
- - 38.8
Tires
Front Tire Size
- P235/60HR18 P245/60HR18
Spare Tire Size
- NA Compact
Front Tire Order Code
- NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
- NA NA
Rear Tire Size
- P235/60HR18 P245/60HR18
Rear Tire Order Code
- NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- 350 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- 350 500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- 3500 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- 3500 5000
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
- 3500 5000
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
- 4120 4255
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
- NA Compact
Rear Wheel Material
- Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
- 18 X 7.5 18 X 7.5
Front Wheel Material
- Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
- NA Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
- 18 X 7.5 18 X 7.5
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- 600 -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- 130 -
Engine
Engine Type
- Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
- Port/Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
- 311 @ 1700 262 @ 5200
Engine Order Code
- NA NA
Displacement
- 2.5 L/152 3.8 L/231
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
- 281 @ 5800 291 @ 6000
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
- 21 19
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
- 24 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
- 28 24
Transmission
Trans Order Code
- NA NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 1.62 1.42
Trans Description Cont.
- Auto-Shift Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.79 0.80
Drivetrain
- All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.67 1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)
- 3.43 4.81
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
- 3.32 3.65
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
- 2.22 1.86
Trans Type
- 8 8
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.86 1.22
Trans Description Cont. Again
- NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
- 3.97 3.42
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
- 2.22 2.90
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- - 0.65
Summary
Vehicle Name
- Kia Sorento Kia Telluride
Body Style
- Sport Utility Sport Utility
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
- Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
- Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
- Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
- Strut Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
- 7.3 8.5
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
- -
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
- -
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
- -
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
- -
Overall Side Crash Rating
- -
Side Barrier Rating
- -
Side Barrier Rating Driver
- -
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
- -
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
- -
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
- -
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
- -
Rollover Rating
- -
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2022 Kia Carnival
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2021 Kia Sorento
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  • Lease: From $259 per month for 36 months
  • Rebate: College grad and military deals
  • Finance: From 1.9% APR for 66 months
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2021 Kia Telluride
  • 2022 Telluride available; 2021s sold out
  • Lease: $339 per month for 36 months
  • Rebate: College and military cash
  • Finance: 1.9% APR for 60 months

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