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Kia Carnival I (UP/GQ) or Kia Carnival II (VQ)?

1998–2006 vs 2006–2014 · Minivan vs Minivan

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Kia Carnival I (UP/GQ)1998–2006 · 8 engines · LX, EXSpecifications →Listings →
Kia Carnival II (VQ)2006–2014 · 7 engines · LX, EX, Premium, ActiveSpecifications →Listings →
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Kia Carnival I (UP/GQ)1998–2006no listings
Kia Carnival II (VQ)2006–2014no listings
Dimensions
Length4,890 mm–4,930 mmLength4,810 mm–5,130 mm
Width1,880 mm–1,900 mmWidth1,985 mm
Height1,730 mm–1,800 mmHeight1,760 mm–1,805 mm
Wheelbase2,900 mm–2,910 mmWheelbase2,890 mm–3,020 mm
Ground clearance170 mm–175 mmGround clearance170 mm–175 mm
Trunk volume344 l–570 lTrunk volume364 l–912 l
Curb weight1,761 kg–2,000 kgCurb weight1,920 kg–2,075 kg
Fuel tank75 lFuel tank70 l–80 l
Engines
Production years1998–2006Production years2006–2014
Body typeMinivanBody typeMinivan
Number of engines8Number of engines7
Power93–121 kW (126–165 hp)Power136–184 kW (185–250 hp)
Displacement (l)2.5–2.9Displacement (l)2.2–3.8
FuelDiesel, PetrolFuelDiesel, Petrol
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxAutomatic, Manual
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption9 l/100 km · 2.9 CRDiLowest consumption6.7 l/100 km · 2.2 CRDi
Best 0–100 km/h13.8 s · 2.5 V6Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 3.8 V6
Top speed185 km/hTop speed200 km/h
Trim levelsLX · LX
Items in the base trim22 · LXItems in the base trim27 · LX
Items in the top trim29 · EXItems in the top trim40 · Premium
Equipment · Comfort6 · 6
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Fabric✓Fabric✓
7 Seats✓7 Seats✓
Rear Armrest✓Rear Armrest✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover✓Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
AUX input—AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors—Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 7
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags—Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts—Rear Isofix Mounts✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks✓Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels—
R16 Wheels—R16 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Carnival I (UP/GQ) or Kia Carnival II (VQ)?

Length: Kia Carnival II (VQ) 5,130 mm, Kia Carnival I (UP/GQ) 4,930 mm (a 200 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,020 vs 2,910 mm. Boot: 912 vs 570 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Carnival I (UP/GQ) or Kia Carnival II (VQ)?

The most frugal Kia Carnival I (UP/GQ) uses 9 l/100 km (2.9 CRDi); the most frugal Kia Carnival II (VQ) 6.7 l/100 km (2.2 CRDi).

Which is more powerful — Kia Carnival I (UP/GQ) or Kia Carnival II (VQ)?

The strongest Kia Carnival I (UP/GQ) makes 121 kW (165 hp) (2.5 V6 24V); the strongest Kia Carnival II (VQ) 184 kW (250 hp) (3.8 V6).

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