Ford Transit Custom I or Kia Carnival II (VQ)?

2012–2023 vs 2006–2014 · Van/Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Length: Transit Custom I 5,339 mm, Carnival II (VQ) 5,130 mm — a 21 cm difference.
Boot: Transit Custom I 6,000 l, Carnival II (VQ) 912 l.
Lowest consumption: Transit Custom I 3.1 l/100 km, Carnival II (VQ) 6.7 l/100 km.
Power: Transit Custom I 74–136 kW, Carnival II (VQ) 136–184 kW.
Standard equipment: Transit Custom I 23 items (Base), Carnival II (VQ) 27 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Transit Custom I2012–2023 · 11 engines · Base, Trend, Limited, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Kia Carnival II (VQ)2006–2014 · 7 engines · LX, EX, Premium, ActiveSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Transit Custom I2012–2023no listings	Kia Carnival II (VQ)2006–2014no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,972 mm–5,339 mm	Length4,810 mm–5,130 mm
Width	Width1,986 mm	Width1,985 mm
Height	Height1,925 mm–1,998 mm	Height1,760 mm–1,805 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,933 mm–3,300 mm	Wheelbase2,890 mm–3,020 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance147 mm–165 mm	Ground clearance170 mm–175 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume1,000 l–6,000 l	Trunk volume364 l–912 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,855 kg–2,170 kg	Curb weight1,920 kg–2,075 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank54 l–80 l	Fuel tank70 l–80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2012–2023	Production years2006–2014
Body type	Body typeVan, Minivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines7
Power	Power74–136 kW (101–185 hp)	Power136–184 kW (185–250 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–2.2	Displacement (l)2.2–3.8
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Plug-in hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3.1 l/100 km · 1.0 EcoBoost PHEV	Lowest consumption6.7 l/100 km · 2.2 CRDi
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h11.5 s · 2.0 EcoBlue 170	Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 3.8 V6
Top speed	Top speed180 km/h	Top speed200 km/h
Trim levelsBase · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim23 · Base	Items in the base trim27 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · Limited	Items in the top trim40 · Premium
Equipment · Comfort5 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
3 Seats	3 Seats✓	3 Seats—
7 Seats	7 Seats—	7 Seats✓
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest—	Rear Armrest✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety6 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Transit Custom I or Kia Carnival II (VQ)?

Length: Ford Transit Custom I 5,339 mm, Kia Carnival II (VQ) 5,130 mm (a 209 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,300 vs 3,020 mm. Boot: 6,000 vs 912 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Transit Custom I or Kia Carnival II (VQ)?

The most frugal Ford Transit Custom I uses 3.1 l/100 km (1.0 EcoBoost PHEV); the most frugal Kia Carnival II (VQ) 6.7 l/100 km (2.2 CRDi).

Which is more powerful — Ford Transit Custom I or Kia Carnival II (VQ)?

The strongest Ford Transit Custom I makes 136 kW (185 hp) (2.0 EcoBlue 185 AT); the strongest Kia Carnival II (VQ) 184 kW (250 hp) (3.8 V6).

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