2026 Kia Carnival 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
7.0s
- LX FWD, 287 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: top 50% of 4 minivans (2026).
- Horsepower: top 25% of 4 minivans (2026).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 287 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,555 lb | 126 | 15.9 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $37,390 |
| LXS FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 287 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,630 lb | 124 | 16.1 | 7.1 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $39,390 |
| EX FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 287 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,725 lb | 121 | 16.5 | 7.2 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $41,590 |
| SX Prestige FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 287 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,720 lb | 122 | 16.4 | 7.2 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $51,490 |
| SX FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 287 hp | 260 lb-ft | 4,810 lb | 119 | 16.8 | 7.3 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $46,490 |
| Hybrid LXS FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 241 hp | 271 lb-ft | 4,852 lb | 99 | 20.1 | 8.3 sEstimate | 6-speed DCT | FWD | $41,390 |
| Hybrid EX FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 241 hp | 271 lb-ft | 4,852 lb | 99 | 20.1 | 8.3 sEstimate | 6-speed DCT | FWD | $43,590 |
| Hybrid SX FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 241 hp | 271 lb-ft | 4,852 lb | 99 | 20.1 | 8.3 sEstimate | 6-speed DCT | FWD | $48,490 |
| Hybrid SX Prestige FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 241 hp | 271 lb-ft | 4,852 lb | 99 | 20.1 | 8.3 sEstimate | 6-speed DCT | FWD | $53,490 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 5 | 287 hp | LX FWD | $37,390 | Base | $1,829 | Base |
| 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | 4 | 241 hp | Hybrid LXS FWD | $41,390 | +$4,000 | $1,200 | -$629 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 5 | LX FWD | $37,390 | 7.0 s |
| 6-speed DCT | 4 | Hybrid LXS FWD | $41,390 | 8.3 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the LX FWD: 287 hp, 21 mpg, $37,390. Other makes, minivans, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
Carnival by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Kia Carnival: 0.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Kia Carnival.
| Measure | 2026 Kia Carnival | 2026 Honda Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | LX FWD | EX-L FWD |
| 0-60 | 7.0 s | 7.1 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 287 hp | 280 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,555 lb | 4,526 lb |
| hp per ton | 126 | 124 |
| lb per hp | 15.9 | 16.2 |
| MSRP | $37,390 | $42,795 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree