2025 Kia Carnival GT-Line Diesel review
The Kia Carnival is the best-selling and, frankly, the best people mover on the market. But is the GT-Line diesel the best option?
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William Stopford
Kia Carnival vs Ford Transit Custom Comparison
Kia Carnival
Ford Transit Custom
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2025 Kia
Carnival
vs
2025 Ford
Transit Custom
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
WorkFuel Efficiency
72L
418 to 691 km
63L - 70L
107 to 560 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$47,480 - $76,360
$55,990 - $79,990
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, versatile interior
- Comfortable ride
- Looks pretty damn good for a people mover
Misses
- Unsupportive front seats
- Servicing is a bit pricey
- Some intrusive safety aids
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious and practical
- Solid dynamics
- Good technology
Misses
- No physical climate controls
- More expensive than rivals
- Annoying automatic high-beam
Colours Available
Frozen White is standard, with Agate Black, Magnetic and Moondust Silver a $700 option.
You can also opt for one of 58 special-order colours for an extra $1400
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 1995 - 2490 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 6 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 148kW - 216kW | 125kW - 171kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6400 | 3500 - 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 355Nm - 440Nm | 390Nm - 415Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 1750 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
