Kia Carnival II (VQ) or Kia Carnival III (YP)?

2006–2014 vs 2014–2020 · Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Length: Carnival II (VQ) 5,130 mm, Carnival III (YP) 5,115 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: Carnival II (VQ) 912 l, Carnival III (YP) 960 l.
Lowest consumption: Carnival II (VQ) 6.7 l/100 km, Carnival III (YP) 7.4 l/100 km.
Power: Carnival II (VQ) 136–184 kW, Carnival III (YP) 147–206 kW.
Standard equipment: Carnival II (VQ) 27 items (LX), Carnival III (YP) 34 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

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

Only differences

better value

	Kia Carnival II (VQ)2006–2014no listings	Kia Carnival III (YP)2014–2020no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,810 mm–5,130 mm	Length5,115 mm
Width	Width1,985 mm	Width1,985 mm
Height	Height1,760 mm–1,805 mm	Height1,740 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,890 mm–3,020 mm	Wheelbase3,060 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance170 mm–175 mm	Ground clearance170 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume364 l–912 l	Trunk volume960 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,920 kg–2,075 kg	Curb weight2,030 kg–2,085 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l–80 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2014	Production years2014–2020
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines2
Power	Power136–184 kW (185–250 hp)	Power147–206 kW (200–280 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.2–3.8	Displacement (l)2.2–3.3
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.7 l/100 km · 2.2 CRDi	Lowest consumption7.4 l/100 km · 2.2 CRDi
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 3.8 V6	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 3.3 V6 GDI
Top speed	Top speed200 km/h	Top speed205 km/h
Trim levelsLX · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · LX	Items in the base trim34 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · Premium	Items in the top trim44 · Platinum
Equipment · Comfort6 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
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✓
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 · Interior5 · 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 · Multimedia3 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 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✓
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✓
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 · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 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 — Kia Carnival II (VQ) or Kia Carnival III (YP)?

Length: Kia Carnival II (VQ) 5,130 mm, Kia Carnival III (YP) 5,115 mm (a 15 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,020 vs 3,060 mm. Boot: 912 vs 960 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Carnival II (VQ) or Kia Carnival III (YP)?

The most frugal Kia Carnival II (VQ) uses 6.7 l/100 km (2.2 CRDi); the most frugal Kia Carnival III (YP) 7.4 l/100 km (2.2 CRDi).

Which is more powerful — Kia Carnival II (VQ) or Kia Carnival III (YP)?

The strongest Kia Carnival II (VQ) makes 184 kW (250 hp) (3.8 V6); the strongest Kia Carnival III (YP) 206 kW (280 hp) (3.3 V6 GDI).

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