Kia Carnival vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Kia Carnival · Kia Sorento
- 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
- Kia Sorento width74.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 14.0 in shorter (203.0 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Kia Sorento is 3.7 in narrower (78.5 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Kia Carnival is 0.7 in taller (69.2 in vs 68.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 10.9 in longer wheelbase (121.7 in vs 110.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Sorento has 0.8 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Carnival is 595 lb heavier (4,552 lb vs 3,957 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Carnival is 595 lb heavier (4,552 lb vs 3,957 lb)
- Ground clearance: Kia Sorento has 0.8 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 7.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 10.9 in longer wheelbase (121.7 in vs 110.8 in)
- Length: Kia Sorento is 14.0 in shorter (203.0 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Kia Sorento is 3.7 in narrower (78.5 in vs 74.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 14.0 in Check garage fit for Kia Carnival · garage fit for Kia Sorento
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is narrower by 3.7 in
- More ground clearanceKia Sorento — Kia Sorento has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sorento — Based on length × width (Kia Sorento)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Carnival | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 203.0 in | 189.0 in | 14.0 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 74.8 in | 3.7 in |
| Height | 69.2 in | 68.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 110.8 in | 10.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | 7.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,552 lb | 3,957 lb | 595 lb |
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