Kia Carnival IV (KA4) or Kia Carnival III (YP)?

2020–present vs 2014–2020 · Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Length: Carnival IV (KA4) 5,155 mm, Carnival III (YP) 5,115 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: Carnival IV (KA4) 627 l, Carnival III (YP) 960 l.
Lowest consumption: Carnival IV (KA4) 6.4 l/100 km, Carnival III (YP) 7.4 l/100 km.
Power: Carnival IV (KA4) 148–216 kW, Carnival III (YP) 147–206 kW.
Standard equipment: Carnival IV (KA4) 38 items (LX), Carnival III (YP) 34 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Carnival IV (KA4)2020–present · 4 engines · LX, EX, Signature, LXSSpecifications →Listings →

Kia Carnival III (YP)2014–2020 · 2 engines · LX, EX, Platinum, LuxurySpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Carnival IV (KA4)2020–presentno listings	Kia Carnival III (YP)2014–2020no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,155 mm	Length5,115 mm
Width	Width1,995 mm	Width1,985 mm
Height	Height1,740 mm–1,775 mm	Height1,740 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase3,090 mm	Wheelbase3,060 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance170 mm–182 mm	Ground clearance170 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume627 l	Trunk volume960 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,060 kg–2,180 kg	Curb weight2,030 kg–2,085 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank72 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2020–present	Production years2014–2020
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines2
Power	Power148–216 kW (201–294 hp)	Power147–206 kW (200–280 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–3.5	Displacement (l)2.2–3.3
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.4 l/100 km · 1.6 T-GDi HEV	Lowest consumption7.4 l/100 km · 2.2 CRDi
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 3.5 V6 GDI	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 3.3 V6 GDI
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed205 km/h
Trim levelsLX · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim38 · LX	Items in the base trim34 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim48 · Signature	Items in the top trim44 · Platinum
Equipment · Comfort11 · 9
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera—
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✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
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 · Multimedia5 · 4
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display—
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay—
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 9
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✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking—
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Carnival IV (KA4) or Kia Carnival III (YP)?

Length: Kia Carnival IV (KA4) 5,155 mm, Kia Carnival III (YP) 5,115 mm (a 40 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,090 vs 3,060 mm. Boot: 627 vs 960 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Carnival IV (KA4) or Kia Carnival III (YP)?

The most frugal Kia Carnival IV (KA4) uses 6.4 l/100 km (1.6 T-GDi HEV); the most frugal Kia Carnival III (YP) 7.4 l/100 km (2.2 CRDi).

Which is more powerful — Kia Carnival IV (KA4) or Kia Carnival III (YP)?

The strongest Kia Carnival IV (KA4) makes 216 kW (294 hp) (3.5 V6 GDI); the strongest Kia Carnival III (YP) 206 kW (280 hp) (3.3 V6 GDI).

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