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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 Volkswagen Caddy Comparison
Kia Carnival
Volkswagen Caddy
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2026 Kia
Carnival
vs
2025 Volkswagen
Caddy
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Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
72L
353 to 691 km
50L
245 to 320 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$50,570 - $76,630
$40,990 - $64,225
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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
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined and efficient turbo-diesel engine
- Car-like driving dynamics
- Practical storage spaces
Misses
- Tiny standard touchscreen
- Ticking option boxes gets expensive
- Halogen headlights as standard
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 1498 - 1968 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 6 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 148kW - 216kW | 75kW - 90kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6400 | 2750 - 4500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 355Nm - 440Nm | 220Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
