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Kia Carnival MPG Guide
How far will a Carnival go on a gallon? This guide uses the 2027 Carnival MPV specifications on kia.com and the 2027 Carnival MPV Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 4, 2026, for EPA MPG estimates by trim, plus engines, transmissions, fuel and towing. Other model years can differ.
21 mpgcombined, Carnival V6
32 mpgcombined, Carnival Hybrid
242 hpcombined, Hybrid
19.0 gal.fuel tank, every trim
What MPG does a Kia Carnival get?
Kia lists EPA estimates for the 2027 Carnival MPV of 18 city/26 highway/21 combined mpg on every V6 trim (LX, LXS, EX, SX and SX Prestige), and 34 city/31 highway/32 combined mpg on every Carnival MPV Hybrid trim (LXS, EX, SX and SX Prestige).
2027 Carnival MPG by trim
| 2027 model and trims | Powertrain | EPA MPG city/highway/combined |
|---|---|---|
| Carnival MPV LX, LXS, EX, SX, SX Prestige | 3.5-liter V6, 8-speed automatic, FWD | 18/26/21 |
| Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS, EX, SX, SX Prestige | 1.6-liter turbo 4-cylinder hybrid, 6-speed automatic, FWD | 34/31/32 |
From the EPA MPG Estimates (City/Highway/Combined) rows of the 2027 Carnival MPV specifications on kia.com and the 2027 Carnival MPV Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 4, 2026, with all trims shown. Kia marks these as EPA estimates; see the MPG disclaimer on kia.com.
Every 2027 Carnival trim with the same powertrain carries the same EPA estimate, so the choice that changes fuel economy is gas or hybrid: Kia lists 21 mpg combined for the V6 and 32 mpg combined for the Hybrid. You can also see the Carnival at Michigan City Kia or the Carnival Hybrid.
Carnival engines and transmissions
| Spec | Carnival MPV (gas) | Carnival MPV Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.5-liter V6 | 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder and full parallel hybrid system |
| Output | 287 hp @ 6,400 rpm; 260 lb.-ft. @ 5,000 rpm | 242 hp and 271 lb.-ft. combined |
| Electric motor | None | 74 hp, 224 lb.-ft. |
| Hybrid battery | None | Lithium-ion polymer, 270 V, 1.49 kWh |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive | Front engine, front-wheel drive |
From the Engine Type, Horsepower, Torque, Electric Motor Horsepower, Electric Motor Torque, Hybrid Battery, Combined Horsepower, Combined Torque, transmission and Layout rows of the 2027 Carnival MPV specifications on kia.com and the 2027 Carnival MPV Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 4, 2026.
Carnival fuel tank, fuel and towing
| Spec | Carnival MPV (gas) | Carnival MPV Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank capacity | 19.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. |
| Fuel requirement | Regular unleaded, 87 octane or higher | Regular unleaded, 87 octane or higher |
| Towing capacity with trailer brakes | 3,500 lb. | 2,500 lb. |
From the Fuel Tank Capacity, Fuel Requirement and Towing Capacity rows of the 2027 Carnival MPV specifications on kia.com and the 2027 Carnival MPV Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 4, 2026. Kia lists 1,000 lb. without trailer brakes for the Hybrid.
What affects your Carnival's MPG
EPA figures are for comparison. Your mileage will vary with how and where you drive, the weather, the load you carry, tire pressure and how the van is maintained. Keeping tires at the pressure on the door placard and following the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual helps your Carnival run as designed. For size and space, see our Carnival cargo space guide.
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 MPG questions
What MPG does a Kia Carnival get?
Kia lists EPA estimates of 18 city, 26 highway and 21 combined mpg for every 2027 Carnival MPV trim with the 3.5-liter V6, and 34 city, 31 highway and 32 combined mpg for every 2027 Carnival MPV Hybrid trim.
Which Carnival gets the best gas mileage?
The 2027 Carnival MPV Hybrid, which Kia lists at 32 mpg combined on the LXS, EX, SX and SX Prestige.
Is the Carnival available with AWD?
Kia lists the 2027 Carnival MPV and Carnival MPV Hybrid with a front engine, front-wheel drive layout on every trim.
How big is the Carnival gas tank?
Kia lists a 19.0-gallon fuel tank on every 2027 Carnival MPV and Carnival MPV Hybrid trim.
Does the Carnival need premium fuel?
No. Kia lists regular unleaded, 87 octane or higher, for the 2027 Carnival MPV and Carnival MPV Hybrid.
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 trims, and our service team can help keep your Carnival maintained.
Sources
All figures are from the 2027 Carnival MPV specifications on kia.com and the 2027 Carnival MPV Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 4, 2026. EPA estimates are for comparison; your mileage will vary. 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): EPA MPG estimates, engine type, horsepower, torque, transmission, layout, fuel requirement, fuel tank capacity, towing, Kia America, read November 4, 2026
- 2027 Carnival MPV Hybrid specifications (LXS, EX, SX, SX Prestige): EPA MPG estimates, engine and hybrid system, electric motor, hybrid battery, combined output, transmission, layout, fuel requirement, fuel tank capacity, towing, 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
