Ford Flex vs Kia Carnival Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Ford Flex · Kia Carnival

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length201.8 in
  • Height68.0 in
  • Wheelbase117.9 in
  • Ground clearance5.9 in
  • Curb weight4,439 lb – 4,828 lb
Front / width
  • Width75.9 in
  • Kia Carnival width78.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Flex is 1.2 in shorter (201.8 in vs 203.0 in)
  • Width: Ford Flex is 2.6 in narrower (75.9 in vs 78.5 in)
  • Height: Kia Carnival is 1.2 in taller (68.0 in vs 69.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 121.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Kia Carnival has 0.9 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 6.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Flex is 82 lb heavier (4,634 lb vs 4,552 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Kia Carnival has 0.9 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 6.8 in)
  2. Width: Ford Flex is 2.6 in narrower (75.9 in vs 78.5 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 121.7 in)
  4. Curb weight: Ford Flex is 82 lb heavier (4,634 lb vs 4,552 lb)
  5. Height: Kia Carnival is 1.2 in taller (68.0 in vs 69.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord FlexFord Flex is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Flex · garage fit for Kia Carnival
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord FlexFord Flex is narrower by 2.6 in
  • More ground clearanceKia CarnivalKia Carnival has 0.9 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord FlexBased on length × width (Ford Flex)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FlexKia CarnivalDifference
Length201.8 in203.0 in1.2 in
Width75.9 in78.5 in2.6 in
Height68.0 in69.2 in1.2 in
Wheelbase117.9 in121.7 in3.8 in
Ground clearance5.9 in6.8 in0.9 in
Curb weight4,634 lb4,552 lb82 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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