2027 Kia Carnival Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2027 Kia Carnival Specs at a Glance
The 2027 Kia Carnival gets 33 mpg combined on the 1.6L Front-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 4,852 lbs, measures 203.2 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 21 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 33 mpg (34 city / 32 hwy)
- Best configuration: 1.6L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM-S6) · other 2027 trims rate 21–33 mpg combined
- Engine
- 1.6L 4-cyl
- 1.6L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM-S6) · 2 powertrains offered
- Curb weight
- 4,852 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: CARNIVAL HEV MINIVAN
- Length
- 203.2 in · 78.3 in wide · 68.5 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 121.7 in
- NHTSA overall
- 5-star (2024)
2027 Kia Carnival trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 | 32 | 33 |
| Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 |
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View details →Kia Carnival — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 | 32 | 33 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2027 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 | 31 | 32 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 · 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 | 31 | 33 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
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Kia Carnival — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2027 Kia Carnival?
The Kia Carnival is EPA-rated at up to 33 MPG combined (34 city / 32 highway).
What engine does the 2027 Kia Carnival have?
The Kia Carnival uses a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Kia Carnival are covered here?
This page documents 9 verified Kia Carnival configurations across model years 2022–2027.
Which model year of the Kia Carnival is the most fuel efficient?
The 2027 Kia Carnival holds the highest combined rating at 33 MPG; the 2022 sits lowest at 22 MPG, a difference of 11 MPG (about 50%) across the 6 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Kia Carnival have?
The records list 2 distinct displacements for the Kia Carnival — 1.6L, 3.5L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.
Is the 2027 Kia Carnival front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
Every Kia Carnival configuration on record here is Front-Wheel Drive; no alternative drivetrain appears in the 2022–2027 data.