Comparing the 2023 Kia Carnival vs 2023 Ford Transit Connect Van

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2023 Kia Carnival

MSRP starting at:

$38,944

LX FWD
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2023 Ford Transit Connect Van

MSRP starting at:

$38,265

XL w/Single Sliding Door
 
Overview
Base MSRP $38,944 $38,265
EPA Classification Minivans 2WD
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 12.1 L/100 km 9.8 (2022) L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 8.9 L/100 km 8.9 (2022) L/100 km
Engine Type Regular Unleaded V-6 Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 3.5 L/212 2.0 L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 290 @ 6400 162 @ 6500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 262 @ 5000 144 @ 4500
Passenger Capacity 8 2
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Minivans 2WD
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 12.1 L/100 km 9.8 (2022) L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 8.9 L/100 km 8.9 (2022) L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 12.1 L/100 km 9.8 (2022) L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 8.9 L/100 km 8.9 (2022) L/100 km
Engine Order Code 992
Engine Type Regular Unleaded V-6 Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 3.5 L/212 2.0 L/122
Fuel System Port/Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 290 @ 6400 162 @ 6500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 262 @ 5000 144 @ 4500
Trans Order Code 448
Trans Type 8 8
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.81 4.69
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.90 3.31
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.86 3.01
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.42 1.92
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.22 1.45
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00 1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.42 2.96
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.51
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 660 800
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 180 150
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 8 2
Passenger Volume (ft³) 168.2
Front Head Room (in) 40.9 46.9
Front Leg Room (in) 41.1 41.5
Front Shoulder Room (in) 64.2 57.6
Front Hip Room (in) 59.8 54.2
Second Head Room (in) 39.5
Second Leg Room (in) 40.5
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
Front Wheel Drive Standard Standard
V6 Cylinder Engine Standard N/A
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Standard N/A
A/T Standard Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
8-Speed A/T Standard Standard
4 Cylinder Engine (Option) N/A Standard
4 Cylinder Engine N/A Standard
Gasoline Fuel (Option) N/A Standard
Aluminum Wheels (Option) N/A Standard
A/T (Option) N/A Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode (Option) N/A Standard
Tow Hitch (Option) N/A Standard
Wheel Covers N/A Standard
Steel Wheels (Option) N/A Standard
Steel Wheels N/A Standard
8-Speed A/T (Option) N/A Standard
Exterior
Third Passenger Door Standard Standard
Fourth Passenger Door Standard N/A
Tires - Front All-Season Standard N/A
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard N/A
Temporary Spare Tire Standard N/A
Tires - Front Performance N/A Standard
Tires - Rear Performance N/A Standard
Conventional Spare Tire N/A Standard
Interior
A/C Standard Standard
Rear A/C Standard N/A
Security System Standard N/A
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard N/A
Rear Defrost Standard N/A
Floor Mats Standard N/A
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard N/A
Power Mirror(s) Standard N/A
3rd Row Seat Standard N/A
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard N/A
Cloth Seats (Option) Standard Standard
Cloth Seats Standard N/A
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Privacy Glass Standard N/A
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard N/A
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard N/A
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard N/A
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard N/A
Rear Parking Aid Standard N/A
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Remote Engine Start Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Rear Bench Seat Standard N/A
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
LED Headlights Standard N/A
Cruise Control Steering Assist Standard N/A
Security System (Option) N/A Standard
AM/FM Stereo (Option) N/A Standard
CD Player (Option) N/A Standard
Cruise Control (Option) N/A Standard
Rear Defrost (Option) N/A Standard
Floor Mats (Option) N/A Standard
Keyless Entry (Option) N/A Standard
Power Door Locks (Option) N/A Standard
Heated Mirrors (Option) N/A Standard
Power Mirror(s) (Option) N/A Standard
Navigation System (Option) N/A Standard
Vinyl Seats (Option) N/A Standard
Vinyl Seats N/A Standard
Bucket Seats (Option) N/A Standard
Power Windows (Option) N/A Standard
Intermittent Wipers (Option) N/A Standard
Satellite Radio (Option) N/A Standard
MP3 Player (Option) N/A Standard
Privacy Glass (Option) N/A Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers (Option) N/A Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers (Option) N/A Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Option) N/A Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror N/A Standard
Rear Parking Aid (Option) N/A Standard
Driver Adjustable Lumbar (Option) N/A Standard
Leather Steering Wheel (Option) N/A Standard
Bluetooth Connection (Option) N/A Standard
Telematics (Option) N/A Standard
Remote Engine Start (Option) N/A Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input (Option) N/A Standard
Power Folding Mirrors (Option) N/A Standard
HD Radio (Option) N/A Standard
WiFi Hotspot (Option) N/A Standard
WiFi Hotspot N/A Standard
Smart Device Integration (Option) N/A Standard
Requires Subscription (Option) N/A Standard
Requires Subscription N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard N/A
Child Safety Locks Standard N/A
Daytime Running Lights Standard N/A
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Standard N/A
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Lane Departure Warning Standard N/A
Knee Air Bag Standard N/A
Lane Keeping Assist Standard N/A
Front Collision Mitigation Standard Standard
Automatic Highbeams Standard N/A
Driver Monitoring Standard N/A
Automatic Headlights (Option) N/A Standard
Blind Spot Monitor (Option) N/A Standard
Lane Departure Warning (Option) N/A Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert (Option) N/A Standard
Lane Keeping Assist (Option) N/A Standard
Driver Restriction Features (Option) N/A Standard
Automatic Highbeams (Option) N/A Standard
Driver Monitoring (Option) N/A Standard
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