Kia Carnival Curb Weight: 4,630 lbs to 4,852 lbs
The 2026 Kia Carnival ranges from 4,630 lbs (Minivan) to 4,852 lbs (Hev Minivan), a spread of 223 lbs across 2 recorded configurations.
Latest model year (2027):
4,630–4,852 lbs
Kia Carnival Curb Weight — All Years
| Year | Body Style / Variant | Curb Weight | Wheelbase | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Config 1 of 2 | CARNIVAL MINIVAN | 4,630 lbs | 121.654 in | 203.15 in |
| 2026Config 2 of 2 | CARNIVAL HEV MINIVAN | 4,852 lbs | 121.654 in | 203.15 in |
| 2025Config 1 of 2 | CARNIVAL MINIVAN | 4,630 lbs | 121.654 in | 203.15 in |
| 2025Config 2 of 2 | CARNIVAL HEV MINIVAN | 4,852 lbs | 121.654 in | 203.15 in |
| 2024 | CARNIVAL MINIVAN | 4,495 lbs | 121.654 in | 203.15 in |
| 2023 | CARNIVAL MINIVAN | 4,495 lbs | 121.654 in | 202.756 in |
| 2022 | CARNIVAL MINIVAN | 4,495 lbs | 121.654 in | 202.756 in |
Curb weights sourced from the NHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications database and recorded per body style, with fluids and a full fuel tank but no occupants or cargo.
Front and rear axle loads
At 55/45, the 4,630 lbs puts about 2,546 lbs on the front axle and 2,084 lbs on the rear — 462 lbs more over the front wheels, which is what front tires and front brake pads wear against first.
How the figure moved since 2022
The lightest 2022 record is 4,495 lbs; the lightest 2026 record is 4,630 lbs — 135 lbs heavier (3.0%).
At the top of the range the 2026 file reaches 4,852 lbs against 4,495 lbs in 2022, a 357 lbs increase — driven by which configurations exist, not by the same truck gaining mass.
Weights, track and weight distribution from the NHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications; powertrain list and MPG from fueleconomy.gov (US DOE).
Questions these figures answer
How much does a 2026 Kia Carnival weigh?
Between 4,630 lbs (Minivan) and 4,852 lbs (Hev Minivan), depending on the configuration.
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