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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
Mercedes-Benz V vs Kia Carnival Comparison
Mercedes-Benz V
Kia Carnival
2025 Mercedes-Benz
V
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2026 Kia
Carnival
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Excellent
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz V
Based on the Kia Carnival GT-LINE
Best suitable for...
Work
Luxury
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
70L
483 km
72L
353 to 691 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$113,832 - $143,193
$50,570 - $76,630
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CarExpert's Take
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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
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Ready To Buy
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1950 | 1598 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4, 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 174kW | 148kW - 216kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 | 3800 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 440Nm - 500Nm | 355Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 | 1500 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
