What does the 2026 Kia Carnival cost per mile?
Fuel cost a mile
15.2cents
- 2025 IRS rate: 70 cents a mile.
- Margin: 54.8 cents a mile.
- $5,476 per 10,000 miles.
- 2026 Kia Carnival LX FWD: 21 mpg.
- Median of 5 gas and hybrid minivans (2026): 14.5 cents a mile.
Gas $3.20. 2025 IRS rate 70 cents.
| Trim | Rating | Cost a mile | Margin a mile | Per 10,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | 21 mpg | 15.2 cents | 54.8 cents | $5,476 |
| LXS FWD | 21 mpg | 15.2 cents | 54.8 cents | $5,476 |
| Hybrid LXS FWD | 32 mpg | 10.0 cents | 60.0 cents | $6,000 |
| EX FWD | 21 mpg | 15.2 cents | 54.8 cents | $5,476 |
| Hybrid EX FWD | 32 mpg | 10.0 cents | 60.0 cents | $6,000 |
| SX FWD | 21 mpg | 15.2 cents | 54.8 cents | $5,476 |
| Hybrid SX FWD | 32 mpg | 10.0 cents | 60.0 cents | $6,000 |
| SX Prestige FWD | 21 mpg | 15.2 cents | 54.8 cents | $5,476 |
| Hybrid SX Prestige FWD | 32 mpg | 10.0 cents | 60.0 cents | $6,000 |
What this cannot tell you
Fuel only. Insurance, repairs and value loss not counted.
The IRS rate covers every cost, not fuel alone.
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