Ford Maverick vs Kia Carnival Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Ford Maverick · Kia Carnival

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

Side view
  • Length199.7 in
  • Height68.7 in
  • Wheelbase121.1 in
  • Ground clearance8.6 in
Front / width
  • Width72.6 in
  • Kia Carnival width78.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Maverick is 3.3 in shorter (199.7 in vs 203.0 in)
  • Width: Ford Maverick is 5.9 in narrower (72.6 in vs 78.5 in)
  • Height: Kia Carnival is 0.5 in taller (68.7 in vs 69.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (121.1 in vs 121.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Maverick has 1.8 in more ground clearance (8.6 in vs 6.8 in)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Ford Maverick has 1.8 in more ground clearance (8.6 in vs 6.8 in)
  2. Width: Ford Maverick is 5.9 in narrower (72.6 in vs 78.5 in)
  3. Length: Ford Maverick is 3.3 in shorter (199.7 in vs 203.0 in)
  4. Height: Kia Carnival is 0.5 in taller (68.7 in vs 69.2 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (121.1 in vs 121.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord MaverickFord Maverick is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Maverick · garage fit for Kia Carnival
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord MaverickFord Maverick is narrower by 5.9 in
  • More ground clearanceFord MaverickFord Maverick has 1.8 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord MaverickBased on length × width (Ford Maverick)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord MaverickKia CarnivalDifference
Length199.7 in203.0 in3.3 in
Width72.6 in78.5 in5.9 in
Height68.7 in69.2 in0.5 in
Wheelbase121.1 in121.7 in0.6 in
Ground clearance8.6 in6.8 in1.8 in
Curb weight4,552 lb

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