Chrysler Pacifica vs Kia Carnival (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$7,505
- Pacifica: 1 mpg better, 100 lb more towing.
- Carnival: $7,505 cheaper, 4.6 cu ft more cargo.
- Carnival wins 6 of 13 measures.
| Measure | Pacifica | Carnival | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $46,440 | $38,935 | Carnival |
| Horsepower | 287 hp | 287 hp | About the same |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | Pacifica |
| Cargo, max | 140.5 cu ft | 145.1 cu ft | Carnival |
| Cargo, seats up | 32.3 cu ft | 40.2 cu ft | Carnival |
| Rear legroom | 39.0 in | 40.5 in | Carnival |
| Front legroom | 41.1 in | 41.1 in | About the same |
| Length | 204.3 in | 203.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 79.6 in | 78.5 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,521 lb | 4,555 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 3,600 lb | 3,500 lb | Pacifica |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 6.8 in | Carnival |
| 0-60 mph | 6.9 s estimate | 7.0 s estimate | About the same |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | Carnival |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Pacifica Select FWD $44,445 | Carnival Hybrid EX FWD $43,590 | $855 |
| Carnival LX FWD $37,390 | Pacifica Select FWD $44,445 | $7,055 |
Hybrid vs hybrid
| Measure | Pacifica | Carnival | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $55,255 | $42,935 | Carnival |
| Horsepower | 260 hp | 241 hp | Pacifica |
| MPG combined | 30 mpg | 32 mpg | Carnival |
| Cargo, max | 140.5 cu ft | 145.1 cu ft | Carnival |
| Cargo, seats up | 87.5 cu ft | 86.9 cu ft | Pacifica |
| Rear legroom | 39.0 in | 40.5 in | Carnival |
| Front legroom | 41.1 in | 41.1 in | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 6.8 in | Carnival |
| 0-60 mph | 8.0 s estimate | 8.3 s estimate | Pacifica |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | Carnival |
Carnival wins 6 of 10 measures.
Cost to run
Carnival costs $7,006 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Pacifica | Carnival |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $46,440 | $38,935 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,745 | $1,829 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,473 | $10,971 |
| Total, 6 years | $56,913 | $49,906 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Carnival wins.
Pacifica wins if Price weight is 1 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Carnival | 16% |
| MPG | Pacifica | 5% |
| Power | About the same | |
| Space | Carnival | 3% |
| Towing | Pacifica | 3% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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