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Kia Carnival Dimensions
Measuring your garage or comparing minivans? This guide uses the 2027 Carnival MPV and Carnival MPV Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 4, 2026, for length, width, height, ground clearance, interior room, seating and weight by trim. Other model years can differ.
203.0 in.overall length
78.5 in.width without mirrors
121.7 in.wheelbase
6.8 in.ground clearance
What are the Kia Carnival dimensions?
Kia lists the 2027 Carnival at 203.0 inches long and 78.5 inches wide without side mirrors (89.2 inches with them), on a 121.7-inch wheelbase, with 6.8 inches of ground clearance. Height is 68.5 inches on the LX and LXS and 69.9 inches with roof rails on the EX, SX and SX Prestige. The Carnival Hybrid shares the same exterior dimensions.
2027 Carnival exterior dimensions
| Dimension | Every 2027 Carnival and Carnival Hybrid trim |
|---|---|
| Length | 203.0 in. |
| Wheelbase | 121.7 in. |
| Width without side mirrors | 78.5 in. |
| Width with side mirrors | 89.2 in. |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in. |
| Approach angle | 15.4 degrees |
| Departure angle | 20.0 degrees |
From the Technical Specifications rows of the 2027 Carnival MPV and Carnival MPV Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 4, 2026. Each figure is the same on every gas trim (LX, LXS, EX, SX, SX Prestige) and every hybrid trim (LXS, EX, SX, SX Prestige).
You can also see the Carnival at Michigan City Kia and the Carnival Hybrid.
Carnival height and track width by trim
| 2027 trims | Height | Track, front/rear |
|---|---|---|
| Carnival LX, LXS; Carnival Hybrid LXS | 68.5 in. (no roof rails) | 68.9/68.9 in. (17-inch wheels) |
| Carnival EX, SX, SX Prestige; Carnival Hybrid EX, SX, SX Prestige | 69.9 in. (with roof rails) | 68.5/68.5 in. (19-inch wheels) |
From the Height (with and without roof rails) and Track rows for 17-inch and 19-inch wheels in the 2027 Carnival MPV and Carnival MPV Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 4, 2026.
Carnival interior room
| Measurement (1st/2nd/3rd row) | Every 2027 Carnival and Carnival Hybrid trim |
|---|---|
| Legroom | 41.1/40.5/35.6 in. |
| Shoulder room | 64.2/63.2/59.5 in. |
| Hip room | 59.8/66.4/50.4 in. |
| Headroom without dual sunroof (LX, LXS, EX) | 40.9/39.5/38.6 in. |
| Headroom with dual sunroof (SX, SX Prestige) | 39.7/37.6/36.5 in. |
From the Legroom, Shoulder Room, Hip Room and Headroom rows of the 2027 Carnival MPV and Carnival MPV Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 4, 2026. The same headroom split applies to the hybrid (LXS and EX without the dual sunroof, SX and SX Prestige with it).
Kia lists cargo volume (SAE) of 40.2 cubic feet minimum and 145.1 cubic feet maximum on every trim. For what that means seat by seat, see our Carnival cargo space guide.
Carnival seating by trim
| 2027 trim | 7-passenger | 8-passenger |
|---|---|---|
| Carnival LX | Standard | Not available |
| Carnival LXS | Not available | Standard |
| Carnival EX, SX, SX Prestige | Available | Standard |
| Carnival Hybrid LXS | Not available | Standard |
| Carnival Hybrid EX, SX, SX Prestige | Available | Standard |
From the Seating Capacity rows of the 2027 Carnival MPV and Carnival MPV Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 4, 2026.
Carnival curb weight
| 2027 trim | 7-passenger | 8-passenger |
|---|---|---|
| Carnival LX | 4,555 lb. | Not available |
| Carnival LXS | Not available | 4,630 lb. |
| Carnival EX | 4,678 lb. | 4,725 lb. |
| Carnival SX | 4,762 lb. | 4,810 to 4,824 lb. |
| Carnival SX Prestige | 4,771 lb. | 4,720 to 4,733 lb. |
| Carnival Hybrid LXS | Not available | 4,852 lb. |
| Carnival Hybrid EX | 4,804 lb. | 4,852 lb. |
| Carnival Hybrid SX | 4,804 lb. | 4,852 lb. |
| Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige | 4,967 to 5,053 lb. | 4,852 lb. |
From the front-wheel-drive Curb Weight rows (minimum/maximum) of the 2027 Carnival MPV and Carnival MPV Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 4, 2026. Kia lists a gross weight of 6,283 lb. for every gas Carnival and 6,504 lb. for every Carnival Hybrid.
The gas Carnival uses a 3.5-liter V6 Kia rates at 287 hp; the Carnival Hybrid uses a 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with a full parallel hybrid system.
Michigan City Kia service hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. |
From the service department hours in Michigan City Kia's website structured data, November 4, 2026. No Sunday service hours are listed. Holiday hours can differ.
Kia Carnival dimension questions
How long is a Kia Carnival?
Kia lists every 2027 Carnival and Carnival Hybrid trim at 203.0 inches long on a 121.7-inch wheelbase.
How wide is the Kia Carnival?
Kia lists the 2027 Carnival at 78.5 inches wide without side mirrors and 89.2 inches wide with side mirrors, on every trim.
How tall is the Kia Carnival?
Kia lists the 2027 Carnival LX and LXS, and the Carnival Hybrid LXS, at 68.5 inches tall without roof rails. The EX, SX and SX Prestige, gas and hybrid, are listed at 69.9 inches with roof rails.
What is the Kia Carnival ground clearance?
Kia lists 6.8 inches of ground clearance for every 2027 Carnival and Carnival Hybrid trim, with a 15.4-degree approach angle and a 20.0-degree departure angle.
Is the Carnival Hybrid bigger than the gas Carnival?
No. Kia lists the same 203.0-inch length, 121.7-inch wheelbase, 78.5-inch width, 6.8-inch ground clearance and 40.2 to 145.1 cubic feet of cargo volume for both. The hybrid is heavier: 4,804 to 5,053 lb. curb weight, against 4,555 to 4,824 lb. for the gas Carnival.
Questions about a Carnival?
Visit Michigan City Kia at 710 E. US Hwy 20 in Michigan City, IN. Our sales team can help you compare Carnival and Carnival Hybrid trims, and our service team can help keep your Carnival maintained.
Sources
All dimensions, seating figures and weights are from the 2027 Carnival MPV and Carnival MPV Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 4, 2026. Other model years can differ. Address and hours are from Michigan City Kia's own website. Image: Kia America.
- 2027 Carnival MPV specifications (LX, LXS, EX, SX, SX Prestige): exterior dimensions, height with and without roof rails, track, ground clearance, approach and departure angles, interior dimensions, cargo volume, seating capacity, curb and gross weight, engine, Kia America, read November 4, 2026
- 2027 Carnival MPV Hybrid specifications (LXS, EX, SX, SX Prestige): exterior dimensions, height, track, ground clearance, interior dimensions, cargo volume, seating capacity, curb and gross weight, engine, Kia America, read November 4, 2026
- 2027 Carnival MPV model page: hero image, Kia America, read November 4, 2026
- Address, map coordinates, logo and service department hours (structured data), Michigan City Kia, November 4, 2026
- Schedule service page, Michigan City Kia, November 4, 2026
- Kia service center at Michigan City Kia, Michigan City Kia, November 4, 2026
