2025 Kia Carnival mpg
Combined mpg, LX FWD
21mpg
- 18 city, 26 highway.
- 1 mpg below the median of 5 minivans (2025).
- 9 trims: 21 to 33 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid LXS FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 34 | 31 | 33 | 19.0 | 627 | $1,164 |
| Hybrid EX FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 34 | 31 | 33 | 19.0 | 627 | $1,164 |
| Hybrid SX FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 34 | 31 | 33 | 19.0 | 627 | $1,164 |
| Hybrid SX Prestige FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 34 | 31 | 33 | 19.0 | 627 | $1,164 |
| LX FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | 19.0 | 399 | $1,829 |
| LXS FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | 19.0 | 399 | $1,829 |
| EX FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | 19.0 | 399 | $1,829 |
| SX FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | 19.0 | 399 | $1,829 |
| SX Prestige FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | 19.0 | 399 | $1,829 |
Fuel cost
LX FWD, 21 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,829
- Per month
- $152
- Per mile
- 15.2 cents
- Fill the tank
- $60.80
- Best mpg: Hybrid LXS FWD, 33 mpg. $1,164 a year.
- Top trim: Hybrid SX Prestige FWD. $1,164 a year. $665 less than the LX FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.8 | $12.31 |
| 300 miles | 11.5 | $36.92 |
| 500 miles | 19.2 | $61.54 |
| 1,000 miles | 38.5 | $123 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $132
- Per year
- $1,585
- Miles a month
- 867
LX FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 21 mpg good? No. Beats 26% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kia Carnival | LX FWD | 21 mpg | |
| 2025 Honda Odyssey | EX-L FWD | 22 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Toyota Sienna | LE AWD | 35 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Chrysler Pacifica | Select FWD | 22 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Kia Telluride | LX FWD | 22 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Chrysler Voyager | LX FWD | 22 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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