Kia Carnival vs Hyundai Palisade Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Kia Carnival · Hyundai Palisade
- Length203.0 in
- Height68.5 in – 69.9 in
- Wheelbase121.7 in
- Ground clearance6.8 in
- Curb weight4,376 lb – 4,727 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Hyundai Palisade width77.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Palisade is 6.3 in shorter (203.0 in vs 196.7 in)
- Width: Hyundai Palisade is 0.7 in narrower (78.5 in vs 77.8 in)
- Height: Kia Carnival is 0.3 in taller (69.2 in vs 68.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (121.7 in vs 114.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Palisade has 1.1 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Carnival is 213 lb heavier (4,552 lb vs 4,339 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Palisade has 1.1 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 7.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (121.7 in vs 114.2 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Carnival is 213 lb heavier (4,552 lb vs 4,339 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Palisade is 6.3 in shorter (203.0 in vs 196.7 in)
- Width: Hyundai Palisade is 0.7 in narrower (78.5 in vs 77.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Palisade — Hyundai Palisade is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Kia Carnival · garage fit for Hyundai Palisade
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Palisade — Hyundai Palisade is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Palisade — Hyundai Palisade has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Palisade — Based on length × width (Hyundai Palisade)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Carnival | Hyundai Palisade | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 203.0 in | 196.7 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 77.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 69.2 in | 68.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 114.2 in | 7.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | 7.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,552 lb | 4,339 lb | 213 lb |
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