Kia Carnival Dimensions & Size

How much cargo space and room does a 2027 Kia Carnival really have?

The 2026 Kia Carnival measures 203.2 in long, 78.3 in wide, 68.5 in tall, on a 121.7 in wheelbase, with a curb weight of about 4,630 lbs.

Looking for weight? See the Kia Carnival curb weight page — this page covers length, width, height and wheelbase.

Latest model year (2027):

The Kia Carnival measures 203.2 in long, 78.3 in wide and 68.5 in tall, on a 121.7 in wheelbase, weighing about 4,630 lbs.

VerifiedNHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications · Verified September 18, 2026

Overview MPG Engine Specs Fuel Cost Transmission Drivetrain Vehicle Class Maintenance Dimensions Curb Weight Safety

Kia Carnival Dimensions — All Years

Year	Body / Variant	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb Weight
2026Config 1 of 2	CARNIVAL MINIVAN	203.2 in	78.3 in	68.5 in	121.7 in	4,630 lbs
2026Config 2 of 2	CARNIVAL HEV MINIVAN	203.2 in	78.3 in	68.5 in	121.7 in	4,852 lbs
2025Config 1 of 2	CARNIVAL MINIVAN	203.2 in	78.3 in	68.5 in	121.7 in	4,630 lbs
2025Config 2 of 2	CARNIVAL HEV MINIVAN	203.2 in	78.3 in	68.5 in	121.7 in	4,852 lbs
2024	CARNIVAL MINIVAN	203.2 in	78.3 in	68.5 in	121.7 in	4,495 lbs
2023	CARNIVAL MINIVAN	202.8 in	78.3 in	68.5 in	121.7 in	4,495 lbs
2022	CARNIVAL MINIVAN	202.8 in	78.3 in	68.5 in	121.7 in	4,495 lbs

Dimensions sourced from the NHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications database. Figures are measured per body style and can vary slightly by trim, wheel package, and suspension.

Kia Carnival data analysis

How Kia Carnival overall length varies

Across 7 configurations recorded for the 2022 through 2026 Kia Carnival, overall length runs from 203 inches to 203 inches. The strongest figure belongs to the 2024 Kia Carnival (CARNIVAL MINIVAN) at 203 inches, and the weakest to the 2023 car (CARNIVAL MINIVAN) at 203 inches — a spread of 0%. The narrow spread means any year of the Kia Carnival in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.

What changed for 2026

Average overall length for the 2026 Kia Carnival is 203 inches, against 203 inches for the 2025 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.

How to read this Kia Carnival data

This page lists every 2022 through 2026 Kia Carnival record we hold for this measurement — 7 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Kia Carnival figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Kia Carnival record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Will the Kia Carnival fit your garage and parking space?

Measured against a standard single garage door (8 ft wide, 7 ft tall, 20 ft deep stall) and a standard US surface parking space (9 ft x 18 ft). Measure your own opening before buying — older garages are frequently narrower.

Garage door width

Fits

78.3 in wide (body only, mirrors folded) — about 17.7 in of total clearance, so roughly 9 in per side.

Garage door height

Clears

68.5 in tall — 15.5 in of headroom before roof rails, antennas, or a roof box are added.

Parking space

Fits a standard stall

203.2 in long leaves 12.8 in to spare in an 18 ft space, and 29.7 in of side clearance in a 9 ft one.

Its wheelbase (121.7 in) accounts for about 60% of overall length. A higher share generally means shorter overhangs — better approach and departure clearance on driveways and ramps, and more cabin space for the same parking footprint.

Want to see it against another vehicle at the same scale? Open the car size comparison tool or check the Kia Carnival curb weight to pair footprint with mass.

Frequently Asked Questions About Carnival Dimensions

How long is the Kia Carnival?

The Kia Carnival is 203.15 inches long, 78.3465 inches wide and 68.5039 inches tall. That is roughly 16.9 feet — compare it with your garage depth before buying.

Will the Kia Carnival fit in a standard garage?

A standard single-car garage is about 20 feet (240 in) deep and 10 feet (120 in) wide. At 203.15 in long and 78.3465 in wide, the Kia Carnival fits with 37 in of room to spare front-to-back. Remember to allow for mirrors and door swing.

How much does the Kia Carnival weigh?

Curb weight for the Kia Carnival is about 4,630 lbs. Curb weight excludes passengers and cargo, so add roughly 150 lbs per occupant when calculating payload.