Kia Carnival IV (KA4) or Renault Trafic III?

2020–present vs 2014–present · Minivan vs Van/Minivan

In short

Length: Carnival IV (KA4) 5,155 mm, Trafic III 5,080 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: Carnival IV (KA4) 627 l, Trafic III 5,800 l.
Lowest consumption: Carnival IV (KA4) 6.4 l/100 km, Trafic III 5.9 l/100 km.
Power: Carnival IV (KA4) 148–216 kW, Trafic III 66–125 kW.
Standard equipment: Carnival IV (KA4) 38 items (LX), Trafic III 24 items (Life).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Renault Trafic III2014–present · 10 engines · Life, Zen, Intens, SpaceClassSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Carnival IV (KA4)2020–presentno listings	Renault Trafic III2014–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,155 mm	Length4,999 mm–5,080 mm
Width	Width1,995 mm	Width1,956 mm
Height	Height1,740 mm–1,775 mm	Height1,967 mm–1,973 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase3,090 mm	Wheelbase3,098 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance170 mm–182 mm	Ground clearance160 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume627 l	Trunk volume1,000 l–5,800 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,060 kg–2,180 kg	Curb weight1,663 kg–2,100 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank72 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2020–present	Production years2014–present
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeVan, Minivan
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines10
Power	Power148–216 kW (201–294 hp)	Power66–125 kW (90–170 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–3.5	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid	FuelDiesel, Electric
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.4 l/100 km · 1.6 T-GDi HEV	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 1.6 dCi 125
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 3.5 V6 GDI	Best 0–100 km/h10.6 s · 2.0 dCi 170 EDC
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed186 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Life
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim38 · LX	Items in the base trim24 · Life
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim48 · Signature	Items in the top trim36 · SpaceClass
Equipment · Comfort11 · 5
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 · 1
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
7 Seats	7 Seats✓	7 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 5
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✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 1
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 · 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—
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—
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)✓
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
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
Sliding Side Door	Sliding Side Door—	Sliding Side Door✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

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

Length: Kia Carnival IV (KA4) 5,155 mm, Renault Trafic III 5,080 mm (a 75 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,090 vs 3,098 mm. Boot: 627 vs 5,800 l.

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

The most frugal Kia Carnival IV (KA4) uses 6.4 l/100 km (1.6 T-GDi HEV); the most frugal Renault Trafic III 5.9 l/100 km (1.6 dCi 125).

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

The strongest Kia Carnival IV (KA4) makes 216 kW (294 hp) (3.5 V6 GDI); the strongest Renault Trafic III 125 kW (170 hp) (2.0 dCi 170 EDC).

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