KIA Carnival Specifications: Full Technical Details

Kia Carnival is a premium large MPV that combines a spacious, car-like cabin with upmarket features and a powerful diesel engine, making it one of the most refined family haulers available in Malaysia. This page lists the generations sold in Malaysia, newest first.

Current Generation (2021-Present)

The current Carnival (KA4, 2021-present) launched in Malaysia in 2022. It uses a 2.2-litre CRDi turbodiesel four-cylinder producing 197–199 hp and 440 Nm, paired with an 8-speed automatic and front-wheel drive, seating 7 or 8.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 5-DOOR MPV

Segment LARGE MPV

Seats 8

Fuel DIESEL

Transmission 8-speed automatic

Drive Front-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement2,151 cc

Engine type2.2L CRDi Turbodiesel I4

Peak power147 kW (197–199 hp)

Peak torque440 Nm

Transmission8-speed automatic

Driven wheelsFront-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × H5,155 × 1,995 × 1,775 mm mm

Wheelbase3,090 mm

Kerb weight2,037–2,105 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank72 L

Seats8

Fuel economy (city)≈7.5 L/100km (city estimate, diesel)

Fuel economy (highway)≈6.0 L/100km (highway estimate, diesel)

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc

Rear brakesVentilated disc

Front suspensionMacPherson strut

Rear suspensionMulti-link

SteeringRack and pinion (motor-driven EPS)

Front tyres235/55 R19

Previous Generation (2014-2021)

The 2014-2021 KIA Carnival is powered by a 2,151 cc engine producing Not available and Not available, paired with 8-speed automatic. It seats Not available.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 4-DOOR WAGON

Segment LARGE MPV

Seats 5

Fuel DIESEL

Transmission 8-speed automatic

Drive Front-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement2,151 cc

Engine type2.2L CRDi Turbodiesel I4

Peak power147–149 kW (200–202 hp)

Peak torque441–450 Nm

Transmission8-speed automatic

Driven wheelsFront-wheel drive

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tankNot available

Seats5

Fuel economy (city)≈8.5 L/100km (diesel city estimate)

Fuel economy (highway)≉6.5 L/100km (highway estimate)

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Earlier Generation (2006-2014)

Detailed specifications for the 2006-2014 KIA Carnival are not available.

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tankNot available

SeatsNot available

Fuel economy (city)≈9.0 L/100km (city estimate)

Fuel economy (highway)≉7.0 L/100km (highway estimate)

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Earlier Generation (1998-2005)

The 1998-2005 KIA Carnival is powered by a Multi Point F/INJ engine producing 129 kW and 224 Nm, paired with 4-speed automatic. It seats 7.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 4-DOOR WAGON

Segment LARGE PEOPLE MOVER

Seats 7

Fuel PETROL

Transmission 4-speed automatic

Drive Front-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement2,497 cc

Engine typeMulti Point F/INJ

Peak power129 kW

Peak torque224 Nm

Transmission4-speed automatic

Driven wheelsFront-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × HNot available mm

Wheelbase2,905 mm

Kerb weight2,030 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank75 L

Seats7

Fuel economy (city)≈10.0 L/100km (city estimate)

Fuel economy (highway)≉8.0 L/100km (highway estimate)

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc

Rear brakesDrum

Front suspensionMacPherson strut

Rear suspensionCoil spring

SteeringRack and pinion

Front tyres215/70 R15

Model Timeline / Generations

Generations Overview

Gen.	Years	Engine	Power	Variants
Current Generation (2021-Present)	2021–Present	2.2 L	147 kW (197–199 hp)	Not available
Previous Generation (2014-2021)	2014–2021	2.2 L	147–149 kW (200–202 hp)	Not available
Earlier Generation (2006-2014)	2006–2014	Not available	Not available	Not available
Earlier Generation (1998-2005)	1998–2005	2.5 L	129 kW	Not available

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