Kia Carnival vs Kia Telluride (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$430
- Carnival: 58.1 cu ft more cargo, 19.2 cu ft more seats-up cargo.
- Telluride: 1 mpg better, 4 hp more.
- Telluride wins 6 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Carnival | Telluride | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $38,235 | $37,805 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 287 hp | 291 hp | Telluride |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 21 mpg | 22 mpg | Telluride |
| Cargo, max | 145.1 cu ft | 87.0 cu ft | Carnival |
| Cargo, seats up | 40.2 cu ft | 21.0 cu ft | Carnival |
| Rear legroom | 40.5 in | 42.4 in | Telluride |
| Front legroom | 41.1 in | 41.4 in to 44.1 in | N/A |
| Length | 203.0 in | 196.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.5 in | 78.3 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,555 lb | 4,134 lb to 4,343 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 3,500 lb | 5,000 lb | Telluride |
| Seats | 7 | 8 | Telluride |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | 8.0 in | Telluride |
| 0-60 mph | 7.5 s published | N/A | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Carnival LX FWD $36,800 | Telluride LX FWD $36,390 | $410 |
| Telluride LX FWD $36,390 | Carnival LX FWD $36,800 | $410 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Carnival | Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $38,235 | $37,805 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,829 | $1,745 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,971 | $10,473 |
| Total, 6 years | $49,206 | $48,278 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Carnival wins.
Telluride wins if Space weight is 4 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Telluride | 5% |
| Power | Telluride | 1% |
| Space | Carnival | 40% |
| Towing | Telluride | 30% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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