2026 Kia CarnivalFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
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Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8) | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 428 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 14.2 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 3.5L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- 8-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Minivan/Van
- GVWR
- Class 2 (6,001–8,500 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 3.5L, 6-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Direct Injection
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $3,207/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $4,255/yrHIGHEST | +$1,048 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $2,777/yrLOWEST | $-430 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,954/yr | $-253 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $3,230/yr | +$23 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $3,221/yr | +$14 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $3,994/yr | +$787 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $3,299/yr | +$92 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $3,103/yr | $-104 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $3,177/yr | $-30 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 21 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)Crash Test Scores
| Front Crash — Overall | |
| Front Crash — Driver Side | |
| Front Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Rollover | |
| Rollover Probability | 14.0% |
Safety Equipment
Recall History2
Source: NHTSAOwner-Reported Problems17 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 17 owner complaints for the 2026 Kia Carnival. Top reported issues include electrical system, power train and speed control. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2026 Kia Carnival problems by category: Electrical System: 5 complaints, Power Train: 4 complaints, Speed Control: 3 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 3 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.