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
Volkswagen Caravelle vs Kia Carnival Comparison
Volkswagen Caravelle
Kia Carnival
2025 Volkswagen
Caravelle
vs
2025 Kia
Carnival
How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Excellent
Read the 2025 Kia Carnival GT-Line Diesel reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Volkswagen Caravelle
Based on the Kia Carnival GT-LINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Transporting things
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
80L
528 km
72L
418 to 691 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$69,290
$47,480 - $76,360
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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
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1968 | 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 | ||
| 110kW | 148kW - 216kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 | 3800 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 340Nm | 355Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1500 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
