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2026 Kia Carnival mpg

Combined mpg, LX FWD

21mpg

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

20253035Median 22Carnival: 21 mpg
5 minivans (2026), one trim per model: the cheapest with a rating. Median 22 mpg.
2026 Kia Carnival mpg by trim
TrimEngineDriveCity mpgHwy mpgCombinedTank, galMiles per tankCost a year
Hybrid LXS FWD1.6L 4cylFWD34313219.0608$1,200
Hybrid EX FWD1.6L 4cylFWD34313219.0608$1,200
Hybrid SX FWD1.6L 4cylFWD34313219.0608$1,200
Hybrid SX Prestige FWD1.6L 4cylFWD34313219.0608$1,200
LX FWD3.5L 6cylFWD18252119.0399$1,829
LXS FWD3.5L 6cylFWD18252119.0399$1,829
EX FWD3.5L 6cylFWD18252119.0399$1,829
SX FWD3.5L 6cylFWD18252119.0399$1,829
SX Prestige FWD3.5L 6cylFWD18252119.0399$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, 32 mpg. $1,200 a year.
  • Top trim: Hybrid SX Prestige FWD. $1,200 a year. $629 less than the LX FWD.

Trip cost

LX FWD: 25 mpg highway
TripGallonsCost
100 miles4.0$12.80
300 miles12.0$38.40
500 miles20.0$64.00
1,000 miles40.0$128

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

2121.221.421.621.82220222023202420252026
Carnival: combined mpg of the cheapest rated trim, 2022 to 2026.

Carnival by year: price, hp, mpg, size

Rivals

2026 Kia Carnival and rivals
CarCheapest trimCombined mpgCompare
2026 Kia CarnivalLX FWD21 mpg
2026 Honda OdysseyEX-L FWD22 mpgCompare
2026 Toyota SiennaLE AWD35 mpgCompare
2026 Chrysler PacificaSelect FWD22 mpgCompare
2026 Chrysler VoyagerLX FWD22 mpgCompare

What this cannot tell you

EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.

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