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Kia Carnival: generations and engines

The Kia Carnival has been built since 1998 in 9 generations, with 40 engine versions in our catalog (minivan). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years1998–present
Generations9
Engine versions40
Power126–294 hp
Body stylesMinivan
FuelDiesel, Gasoline
Timeline

Kia Carnival generations

  1. 1998–2001

    Kia Carnival I (UP/GQ)

    • Minivan
    • Diesel
    • Gasoline

    7 engine versions 126–175 hp

    Engines below
  2. 2001–2006

    Kia Carnival I (UP/GQ, facelift 2001)

    • Minivan
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    8 engine versions 130–175 hp

    Generation specs
  3. 2006–2010

    Kia Carnival II (VQ)

    • Minivan
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    5 engine versions 170–189 hp

    Engines below
  4. 2006–2010

    Kia Grand Carnival II

    • Minivan
    • Diesel
    • Gasoline

    5 engine versions 170–248 hp

    Engines below
  5. 2010–2014

    Kia Carnival II (VQ, facelift 2010)

    • Minivan
    • Diesel
    • Gasoline

    3 engine versions 189–254 hp

    Engines below
  6. 2010–2014

    Kia Grand Carnival II (facelift 2010)

    • Minivan
    • Diesel
    • Gasoline

    3 engine versions 185–275 hp

    Generation specs
  7. 2014–2018

    Kia Grand Carnival III

    • Minivan
    • Diesel
    • Gasoline

    2 engine versions 200–270 hp

    Engines below
  8. 2018–2020

    Kia Grand Carnival III (facelift 2018)

    • Minivan
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 270 hp

    Engines below
  9. 2020–present

    Kia Carnival IV

    • Minivan
    • Diesel
    • Gasoline

    6 engine versions 202–294 hp

    Engines below
Specs

Kia Carnival engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Kia Carnival I (UP/GQ)1998–2001 · 7 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.9 TD (135 hp)1998–2001Diesel135 hp (99 kW)228 lb-ft (309 Nm)106 mph (170 km/h)
2.9 TD (135 hp) Automatic1998–2001Diesel135 hp (99 kW)228 lb-ft (309 Nm)
2.5i V6 24V (165 hp)1999–2001Gasoline165 hp (121 kW)164 lb-ft (222 Nm)13.8 s115 mph (185 km/h)
2.5i V6 24V (165 hp) Automatic1999–2001Gasoline165 hp (121 kW)164 lb-ft (222 Nm)13.8 s115 mph (185 km/h)
2.5i V6 24V (175 hp) Automatic1999–2001Gasoline175 hp (129 kW)162 lb-ft (220 Nm)115 mph (185 km/h)
2.9 TD (126 hp)1999–2001Diesel126 hp (93 kW)249 lb-ft (338 Nm)17.3 s104 mph (168 km/h)
2.9 TD (126 hp) Automatic1999–2001Diesel126 hp (93 kW)249 lb-ft (338 Nm)17.3 s104 mph (168 km/h)
Kia Carnival II (VQ)2006–2010 · 5 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.7i V6 (189 hp)2006–2010Gasoline189 hp (139 kW)181 lb-ft (246 Nm)113 mph (182 km/h)
2.7i V6 (189 hp) Automatic2006–2010Gasoline189 hp (139 kW)181 lb-ft (246 Nm)113 mph (182 km/h)
2.9 CRDi (170 hp) Automatic2006–2010Diesel170 hp (125 kW)260 lb-ft (353 Nm)
2.9 CRDi (185 hp)2006–2010Diesel185 hp (136 kW)253 lb-ft (343 Nm)122 mph (197 km/h)
2.9 CRDi (185 hp) Automatic2006–2010Diesel185 hp (136 kW)253 lb-ft (343 Nm)121 mph (194 km/h)
Kia Grand Carnival II2006–2010 · 5 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.9 CRDi (170 hp)2006–2010Diesel170 hp (125 kW)260 lb-ft (353 Nm)
2.9 CRDi (170 hp) Automatic2006–2010Diesel170 hp (125 kW)260 lb-ft (353 Nm)
2.9 CRDi (185 hp) Automatic2006–2010Diesel185 hp (136 kW)253 lb-ft (343 Nm)
2.9 CRDi (192 hp) Automatic2006–2010Diesel192 hp (141 kW)253 lb-ft (343 Nm)
3.8 V6 (248 hp) Automatic2006–2010Gasoline248 hp (182 kW)253 lb-ft (343 Nm)
Kia Carnival II (VQ, facelift 2010)2010–2014 · 3 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.2 E-VGT (197 hp) Automatic2010–2014Diesel197 hp (145 kW)322 lb-ft (436 Nm)
2.7 V6 16V (189 hp) Automatic2010–2012Gasoline189 hp (139 kW)184 lb-ft (249 Nm)12.9 s122 mph (197 km/h)
3.8i V6 (254 hp) Automatic2010–2014Gasoline254 hp (187 kW)253 lb-ft (343 Nm)10 s112 mph (180 km/h)
Kia Grand Carnival III2014–2018 · 2 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.2 CRDi (200 hp) Automatic2014–2018Diesel200 hp (147 kW)325 lb-ft (440 Nm)13.6 s118 mph (190 km/h)
3.3 V6 (270 hp) Automatic2014–2018Gasoline270 hp (199 kW)235 lb-ft (318 Nm)8.6 s118 mph (190 km/h)
Kia Grand Carnival III (facelift 2018)2018–2020 · 1 engine version
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
3.3 V6 (270 hp) Automatic2018–2020Gasoline270 hp (199 kW)
Kia Carnival IV2020–present · 6 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.2d Smartstream (202 hp) Automatic 11 Seat2020–presentDiesel202 hp (149 kW)325 lb-ft (441 Nm)
2.2d Smartstream (202 hp) Automatic 7 Seat2020–presentDiesel202 hp (149 kW)325 lb-ft (441 Nm)
2.2d Smartstream (202 hp) Automatic 9 Seat2020–presentDiesel202 hp (149 kW)325 lb-ft (441 Nm)
3.5i Smartstream V6 (294 hp) Automatic 11 Seat2020–presentGasoline294 hp (216 kW)262 lb-ft (355 Nm)
3.5i Smartstream V6 (294 hp) Automatic 7 Seat2020–presentGasoline294 hp (216 kW)262 lb-ft (355 Nm)
3.5i Smartstream V6 (294 hp) Automatic 9 Seat2020–presentGasoline294 hp (216 kW)262 lb-ft (355 Nm)
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