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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
Volkswagen ID.Buzz vs Kia Carnival Comparison
Volkswagen ID.Buzz
Kia Carnival
2025 Volkswagen
ID.Buzz
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2026 Kia
Carnival
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Excellent
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Based on the Volkswagen ID.Buzz
Based on the Kia Carnival GT-LINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
72L
353 to 691 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$79,990 - $109,990
$50,570 - $76,630
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CarExpert's Take
NA
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
NA
Ready To Buy
Gallery
NA
Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1598 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4, 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW | 148kW - 216kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 3800 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 550Nm - 560Nm | 355Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
