Kia Carnival vs Volkswagen Atlas Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Kia Carnival · Volkswagen Atlas
- 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
- Volkswagen Atlas width78.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 2.3 in shorter (203.0 in vs 200.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.2 in narrower (78.5 in vs 78.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 1.0 in taller (69.2 in vs 70.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (121.7 in vs 117.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Carnival is 118 lb heavier (4,552 lb vs 4,434 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (121.7 in vs 117.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Carnival is 118 lb heavier (4,552 lb vs 4,434 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 1.0 in taller (69.2 in vs 70.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 2.3 in shorter (203.0 in vs 200.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.2 in narrower (78.5 in vs 78.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Atlas — Volkswagen Atlas is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Kia Carnival · garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Atlas — Volkswagen Atlas is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Atlas — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Atlas)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Carnival | Volkswagen Atlas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 203.0 in | 200.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 78.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 69.2 in | 70.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 117.3 in | 4.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,552 lb | 4,434 lb | 118 lb |
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