Kia Carnival II (VQ) or SEAT Alhambra II (7N)?

2006–2014 vs 2010–2020 · Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Length: Carnival II (VQ) 5,130 mm, Alhambra II (7N) 4,854 mm — a 28 cm difference.
Boot: Carnival II (VQ) 912 l, Alhambra II (7N) 955 l.
Lowest consumption: Carnival II (VQ) 6.7 l/100 km, Alhambra II (7N) 5 l/100 km.
Power: Carnival II (VQ) 136–184 kW, Alhambra II (7N) 85–162 kW.
Standard equipment: Carnival II (VQ) 27 items (LX), Alhambra II (7N) 36 items (Reference).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

SEAT Alhambra II (7N)2010–2020 · 14 engines · Reference, Style, FR-Line, XcellenceSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Carnival II (VQ)2006–2014no listings	SEAT Alhambra II (7N)2010–2020no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,810 mm–5,130 mm	Length4,854 mm
Width	Width1,985 mm	Width1,904 mm
Height	Height1,760 mm–1,805 mm	Height1,720 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,890 mm–3,020 mm	Wheelbase2,919 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance170 mm–175 mm	Ground clearance150 mm–155 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume364 l–912 l	Trunk volume267 l–955 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,920 kg–2,075 kg	Curb weight1,670 kg–1,900 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l–80 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2014	Production years2010–2020
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines14
Power	Power136–184 kW (185–250 hp)	Power85–162 kW (116–220 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.2–3.8	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.7 l/100 km · 2.2 CRDi	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 150
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 3.8 V6	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 2.0 TSI 220 DSG
Top speed	Top speed200 km/h	Top speed226 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Reference
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · LX	Items in the base trim36 · Reference
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · Premium	Items in the top trim44 · FR-Line
Equipment · Comfort6 · 10
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✓
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✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
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✓
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✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
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 · Exterior3 · 4
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Sliding Side Door	Sliding Side Door—	Sliding Side Door✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Carnival II (VQ) or SEAT Alhambra II (7N)?

Length: Kia Carnival II (VQ) 5,130 mm, SEAT Alhambra II (7N) 4,854 mm (a 276 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,020 vs 2,919 mm. Boot: 912 vs 955 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Carnival II (VQ) or SEAT Alhambra II (7N)?

The most frugal Kia Carnival II (VQ) uses 6.7 l/100 km (2.2 CRDi); the most frugal SEAT Alhambra II (7N) 5 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 150).

Which is more powerful — Kia Carnival II (VQ) or SEAT Alhambra II (7N)?

The strongest Kia Carnival II (VQ) makes 184 kW (250 hp) (3.8 V6); the strongest SEAT Alhambra II (7N) 162 kW (220 hp) (2.0 TSI 220 DSG).

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