Carnival Hybrid — Hybrid · FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 32 MPG
Official vehicle configuration guide
2026 Kia Carnival
Compare 2 EPA-tested configurations, including the exact powertrain, fuel, driven wheels, engine, transmission and efficiency data available for this model year.
Official source verified U.S. market 2 EPA configurations GasolineHybrid 2 feature guides
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2 configurationsChoose the closest tested configuration.
These entries distinguish powertrains and driveline combinations recorded by the U.S. EPA. They help narrow the vehicle, but they are not guaranteed retail trim or option-package names.
Match the fuel type, drive and transmission shown on the vehicle documents. A dealer package may use a different name.
Selected configurationCarnival — Gasoline · FWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 21 MPG
Gasoline- Fuel
- Regular
- Engine
- SIDI & PFI
- Drive
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)
- EPA combined
- 21 MPG combined
- City / highway
- 18 / 25 MPG
- Electric motor
- Not listed
- Range
- Not listed
- 240 V charge time
- Not listed
- Secondary / blended economy
- Not listed
- EPA vehicle class
- Minivan - 2WD
- Stop-start system
- No
Carnival — Gasoline · FWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 21 MPG selected.
Configuration is not the same as trim. EPA records can separate engines, fuel systems, transmissions or driven wheels without identifying badges such as LX, XLE or Touring. Confirm the retail trim with the window sticker, build sheet or manufacturer VIN portal.
Compare every tested configuration
2 official recordsMechanical and efficiency differences.
All rows are visible in the page and link to their exact government record. EPA configurations identify tested hardware, not guaranteed retail trim names.
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| EPA carline | Powertrain | Engine / motor | Drive | Transmission | Combined | Range / charge | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival — Gasoline · FWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 21 MPG | GasolineRegular | SIDI & PFI | FWD | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG18 city / 25 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Carnival Hybrid — Hybrid · FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 32 MPG | HybridRegular | SIDI; Hybrid | FWD | Automatic (AM-S6) | 32 MPG34 city / 31 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
At a glance
What the official records cover.
Each option above is tied to a unique FuelEconomy.gov vehicle ID. EPA names sometimes expose a retail badge such as LE or Woodland Edition, but many records identify only the tested mechanical configuration.
Carnival, Carnival Hybrid
Gasoline, Hybrid
FWD
3.5L 6-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl
How to identify yours
Match the hardware before the badge.
- 1
Start with fuel and powertrain. Check whether the vehicle is gasoline, diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric or fuel-cell.
- 2
Match driven wheels and engine. Use FWD, RWD, AWD or 4WD plus displacement/cylinder information from the window sticker or registration.
- 3
Confirm the exact EPA record. Select the closest option and open its FuelEconomy.gov link. Use a VIN-specific build sheet when you need the retail trim or option package.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset ↗ · U.S. market snapshot 2026-11-04. Economy values are official estimates, not a promise of real-world consumption.
Before you try a feature: equipment, trim, powertrain, market and software can change availability. Open the guide and check its exact scope.
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Features worth knowing.
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Cargo & utility Official source verified
Open the Liftgate Hands-Free With the Smart Key
After the equipped Carnival is locked, standing in the rear detection area with the smart key triggers an alert and then opens the liftgate.
Key fob & access Official source verified
Remote-Start the Carnival With the Smart Key
The lock-then-start sequence starts an equipped Carnival from nearby and automatically shuts it down after ten minutes if nobody enters to drive.