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Kia Carnival Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1998–2002) — First Generation

The first-generation Kia Carnival brought full-size minivan space to families looking for seven or eight seats, sliding doors and a flexible cabin without the running costs of a large SUV.

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11 modificationsAll supplied years

Kia Carnival Engines and Transmissions

Buyers chose between petrol and diesel versions, and the split matters in daily use. A Kia Carnival engine on petrol runs quieter and smoother around town, while diesel powertrains pull a loaded cabin more easily and stretch fuel further on long trips. Manual and automatic transmissions were offered, with drive going to the front wheels.

Minivan — Kia Carnival Engines and Transmissions

Minivan Kia Carnival Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.5 MTGasoline2497 cm³150 hp110 kW224 N⋅mManualFWD
2.5 MTGasoline2497 cm³165 hp121 kW222 N⋅mManualFWD
2.5 ATGasoline2497 cm³165 hp121 kW222 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.5 ATGasoline2497 cm³175 hp129 kW186 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.9 MTDiesel2902 cm³126 hp93 kW309 N⋅mManualFWD
2.9 ATDiesel2902 cm³126 hp93 kW309 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.9 MTDiesel2903 cm³135 hp99 kW309 N⋅mManualFWD
2.9 ATDiesel2903 cm³135 hp99 kW309 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.9 MTDiesel2903 cm³144 hp106 kW310 N⋅mManualFWD
2.5 ATGasoline2497 cm³150 hp110 kW224 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.9 ATDiesel2903 cm³144 hp106 kW310 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Kia Carnival Dimensions

Minivan — Kia Carnival Dimensions

Minivan Kia Carnival Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
2.5 MT4890 mm1900 mm1730 mm2905 mm1885 kg2550 kg170 mm
2.5 MT4890 mm1900 mm1730 mm2905 mm1765 kg2425 kg170 mm
2.5 AT4890 mm1900 mm1730 mm2905 mm1805 kg2465 kg170 mm
2.5 AT4890 mm1900 mm1730 mm2905 mm1745 kgNot provided170 mm
2.9 MT4890 mm1900 mm1730 mm2905 mm1885 kg2545 kg170 mm
2.9 AT4890 mm1900 mm1730 mm2905 mm1925 kg2585 kg170 mm
2.9 MT4890 mm1900 mm1730 mm2905 mm1835 kgNot provided170 mm
2.9 AT4890 mm1900 mm1730 mm2905 mmNot providedNot provided170 mm
2.9 MT4890 mm1900 mm1730 mm2905 mm2000 kg2665 kg170 mm
2.5 AT4890 mm1900 mm1730 mm2905 mmNot provided2550 kg170 mm
2.9 AT4890 mm1900 mm1730 mm2905 mmNot provided2665 kg170 mm

Kia Carnival Cargo Space

Minivan — Kia Carnival Cargo Space

Minivan Kia Carnival Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
2.5 MT2000 l
2.5 MT2000 l
2.5 AT2000 l
2.5 AT2000 l
2.9 MT2000 l
2.9 AT2000 l
2.9 MT2000 l
2.9 AT2000 l
2.9 MT2000 l
2.5 AT2000 l
2.9 AT2000 l