2022 Kia Carnival vs 2022 Toyota Sienna

2022 Kia Carnival

2022 Toyota Sienna

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EX FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Carnival EX FWD	19	26	$36,477	$37,800
Carnival LX FWD	19	26	$31,171	$32,300
Carnival LXS FWD	19	26	$33,101	$34,300
Carnival SX FWD	19	26	$39,443	$41,300
Carnival SX Prestige FWD	19	26	$44,218	$46,300

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LE AWD 8-Passenger

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sienna LE AWD 8-Passenger	35	36	$34,488	$37,285
Sienna LE FWD 8-Passenger	36	36	$32,638	$35,285
Sienna Limited AWD 7-Passenger	35	36	$45,564	$49,525
Sienna Limited FWD 7-Passenger	36	36	$43,724	$47,525
Sienna Platinum AWD 7-Passenger	35	36	$47,366	$51,485
Sienna Platinum FWD 7-Passenger	36	36	$46,668	$50,725
Sienna XLE AWD 7-Passenger	35	36	$39,170	$42,575
Sienna XLE FWD 7-Passenger	36	36	$37,330	$40,575
Sienna XLE FWD 8-Passenger	36	36	$37,330	$40,575
Sienna XLE Woodland Edition AWD	35	36	$41,862	$45,500
Sienna XSE AWD 7-Passenger	35	36	$40,317	$43,585
Sienna XSE FWD 7-Passenger	36	36	$39,613	$42,825

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$36,477

$34,488

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,800

$37,285

Monthly Payment Estimate

$630 / month

$621 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.5

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7.3

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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 2022 Toyota Sienna is an impressive minivan worthy of a place on any family’s shopping list.

TCC Likes

Good standard safety features
Versatile seat options
Roomy interior

Tops for fuel economy
Optional all-wheel drive
Flexible interior

TCC Dislikes

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

Pricier than rivals
Definitely not quick
Third row is a penalty box

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

35 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minivans 2WD

Minivans 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

168.2

162.5

Second Hip Room (in)

66.4

66.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

64.2

62.4

Third Leg Room (in)

35.6

38.7

Second Head Room (in)

39.5

39.9

Third Hip Room (in)

50.4

48.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

63.2

62.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.1

40.3

Third Head Room (in)

38.6

37.4

Front Hip Room (in)

59.8

59.6

Third Shoulder Room (in)

59.5

58.5

Second Leg Room (in)

40.5

39.9

Front Head Room (in)

40.9

40.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

68.5

Wheelbase (in)

121.7

120.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.5

Track Width, Front (in)

68.5

67.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.8

6.4

Length, Overall (in)

203

203.7

Height, Overall (in)

68.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

145.1

101

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

40.2

33.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

86.9

75.2

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

12.5

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

12.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.7

38.3

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/55TR19

P235/65TR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55TR19

P235/65TR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4535

4610

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

17 X 7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

850

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

262 @ 5000

176 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

290 @ 6400

245 @ 6000

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.81

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.51

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.86

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.90

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Carnival

Toyota Sienna

Body Style

Passenger Van

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

8.0

5.1

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

2023 Kia Carnival arriving with limited availability; 2022s sold out
Lease: No lease deals
Rebates: No cash incentives
Finance: No special financing rates

2022 Toyota Sienna

2022 Sienna is here
Lease: From $499/mo.
Rebate: No standalone rebates
Finance: $500 financing cash

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