2022 Kia Carnival vs 2021 Kia Sorento vs 2021 Kia Telluride

2022 Kia Carnival

#1 in Vans and Minivans

2021 Kia Sorento

#3 in Mid-Size SUVs

2021 Kia Telluride

#1 in Large SUVs

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2022 Kia Carnival

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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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$30,978

$35,503

$37,809

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,100

$36,790

$39,590

Monthly Payment Estimate

N/A

$613 / month

$660 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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6.8

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7.5

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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.

TCC Likes

Good standard safety features
Versatile seat options
Roomy interior

More expressive
Available hybrid powertrains
Bigger interior

Spacious, airy interior
Chic looks
Standard safety gear

TCC Dislikes

No hybrid
No AWD
No stow-away second-row seats

What’s with the door tooth?
Third-row seat’s very, very small
More noise

So-so mpg
Turbo rivals are quicker
May be too big for some

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

21 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

28 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

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)

55.3

Second Leg Room (in)

41.7

42.4

Front Head Room (in)

40.3

39.5

Second Hip Room (in)

55.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

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

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)

6.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.6

Track Width, Front (in)

67.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

38.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

75.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

12.6

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

13.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.7

18.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P245/60HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P245/60HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

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)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

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

Displacement

2.5 L/152

3.8 L/231

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

281 @ 5800

291 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

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

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

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

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

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

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

2022 Kia Carnival

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2021 Kia Sorento

2021 Sorento is available
Lease: From $259 per month for 36 months
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Finance: From 1.9% APR for 66 months

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2021 Telluride is in stock
Lease: $329 per month for 36 months
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Finance: 1.9% APR for 66 months

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