Volkswagen Caddy vs Kia Carnival Comparison

Volkswagen Caddy

Kia Carnival

How they stack

Our Take

2024 Volkswagen

Caddy

2024 Kia

Carnival

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Transporting things

Driving the family

Long distance driving

Fuel Efficiency

50L

245 to 320 km

72L

418 to 691 km

ANCAP Safety Rating

Warranty

5 year
warranty

7 year
warranty

MSRP

$40,990 - $64,090

$50,150 - $76,210

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CarExpert's Take

Jack Quick

Assistant Production Editor

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

Matt Campbell

Senior Contributor

Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Smooth hybrid powertrain
Brilliant cabin with five ISOFIX points
Impressive fuel use

Misses

Annoying speed limit tech
No spare wheel
Diesel makes a heap more ‘dollars and sense’!

Standard Features

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Wireless phone charger

Powered tailgate

Rear air vents

Adaptive cruise control

Climate control

Reversing sensors

Reversing camera

Autonomous emergency braking

Optional Features

Alarm System/Tow Away Protection/Int Surveillance (+$620)
Alloy Spare Wheel with OE Tyre/Tool Kit/Jack (+$255)
Discover Media Navigation with 10 inch Touchscreen (+$1,625)
Light Assist - Auto High Beam Function (+$265)
LED Headlights & Separate Daytime Running Lights (+$1,370)

Reviews

2025 Volkswagen Caddy review

The Volkswagen Caddy Maxi people mover offers van practicality with car-like driving dynamics. It doesn't come cheap, however.

Jack Quick

8.5

2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid review

There’s finally a hybrid version of the Kia Carnival with way better fuel consumption than the old V6. But is it better than the diesel?

Matt Campbell

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Specs

Type
TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI		TURBO CDI, GASOLINE DIR & MPFI, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ
Size (cc)
1498 - 1968		1598 - 3470
Size (L)
1.5L, 2.0L		2.2L, 3.5L, 1.6L
Induction
TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4		DIESEL TURBO 4, V6, TURBO 4
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16		16 - 24
Power
75kW - 90kW		132kW - 216kW
Power RPM
2750 - 4500		3800 - 6400
Torque
220Nm - 320Nm		265Nm - 440Nm
Torque RPM
1500 - 1750		1500 - 5000
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
12.5 - 16.5		10.5 - 16

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Volkswagen Caddy vs Kia Carnival Comparison