Kia Sorento vs Kia Carnival Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · Kia Carnival
- Length189.0 in
- Height66.7 in – 70.3 in
- Wheelbase110.8 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in – 8.2 in
- Curb weight3,794 lb – 4,120 lb
- Width74.8 in
- Kia Carnival width78.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 14.0 in shorter (189.0 in vs 203.0 in)
- Width: Kia Sorento is 3.7 in narrower (74.8 in vs 78.5 in)
- Height: Kia Carnival is 0.7 in taller (68.5 in vs 69.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 10.9 in longer wheelbase (110.8 in vs 121.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Sorento has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 6.8 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Carnival is 595 lb heavier (3,957 lb vs 4,552 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Carnival is 595 lb heavier (3,957 lb vs 4,552 lb)
- Ground clearance: Kia Sorento has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 6.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 10.9 in longer wheelbase (110.8 in vs 121.7 in)
- Length: Kia Sorento is 14.0 in shorter (189.0 in vs 203.0 in)
- Width: Kia Sorento is 3.7 in narrower (74.8 in vs 78.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 14.0 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for Kia Carnival
- 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 Sorento | Kia Carnival | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.0 in | 203.0 in | 14.0 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 78.5 in | 3.7 in |
| Height | 68.5 in | 69.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 121.7 in | 10.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 6.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,957 lb | 4,552 lb | 595 lb |
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