Volkswagen Atlas vs Kia Carnival Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Atlas · Kia Carnival
- Length198.3 in
- Height70.0 in
- Wheelbase117.3 in
- Curb weight4,222 lb – 4,502 lb
- Width78.3 in
- Kia Carnival width78.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 4.7 in shorter (198.3 in vs 203.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.2 in narrower (78.3 in vs 78.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.8 in taller (70.0 in vs 69.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (117.3 in vs 121.7 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Carnival is 190 lb heavier (4,362 lb vs 4,552 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Carnival is 190 lb heavier (4,362 lb vs 4,552 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (117.3 in vs 121.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 4.7 in shorter (198.3 in vs 203.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.8 in taller (70.0 in vs 69.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.2 in narrower (78.3 in vs 78.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Atlas — Volkswagen Atlas is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas · garage fit for Kia Carnival
- 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 | Volkswagen Atlas | Kia Carnival | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.3 in | 203.0 in | 4.7 in |
| Width | 78.3 in | 78.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 69.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.3 in | 121.7 in | 4.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,362 lb | 4,552 lb | 190 lb |
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