Chrysler Voyager vs. Kia Carnival
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chrysler Voyager and Kia Carnival contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chrysler Voyager and the Kia Carnival.
When we compare the Chrysler Voyager's and the Kia Carnival's specifications and ratings, The Kia Carnival has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The Chrysler Voyager and Kia Carnival have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Chrysler Voyager's and the Kia Carnival's specifications and ratings, the Kia Carnival is a better car than the Chrysler Voyager.
Pricing: A used 2024 Chrysler Voyager ranges from $35,998 to $67,979 while a used 2024 Kia Carnival is priced between $33,988 to $49,498. For a new model, the Chrysler Voyager's price is between $37,442 and $64,345, with the Kia Carnival priced between $36,195 and $49,814.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chrysler Voyager loses 45.9 percent of its value and the Kia Carnival loses 44.8 percent of its value. This means the Kia Carnival retains 1.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chrysler Voyager.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chrysler Voyager’s base engine makes 287 horsepower, and the Kia Carnival base engine makes 290 horsepower. Both the Voyager and the Carnival are rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 532 and 494 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are minivans, the Kia Carnival has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Chrysler Voyager has the advantage in the areas of rear head room The Chrysler Voyager and Kia Carnival are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Chrysler Voyager has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
37442 - 64345
Starting MSRP:
37935
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
37294
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
33600 - 39400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
36195 - 49814
Starting MSRP:
33600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
37294
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
33600 - 39400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
64658
Price Range:
35998 - 67979
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
51199
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
40962 - 64658
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
20
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
24234
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
40962
Price Range:
33988 - 49498
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
51199
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
40962 - 64658
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
490
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
25182
# Good or Great Deals:
108
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
17737
Depreciation %:
0.46755647
Resale Value $:
20198
Residual Value %:
0.53244353
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Minivans)
0.45181957
Category Depreciation Range:
(Minivans)
0.41333296 - 0.4872193
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
15359
Depreciation %:
0.45712596
Resale Value $:
18241
Residual Value %:
0.5428740400000001
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Minivans)
0.45181957
Category Depreciation Range:
(Minivans)
0.41333296 - 0.4872193
Chrysler Voyager Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.640846 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Kia Carnival Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.71138 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chrysler Voyager
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Carnival
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.188791205529101
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
5.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
4.2 - 15.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.410631663853049
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
5.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
4.2 - 15.4
Chrysler Voyager Rankings
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6 out of / 7Kia Carnival Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
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2 out of / 7Ranking
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2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
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4 out of / 7Ranking
7 out of / 7Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chrysler Voyager Trim Levels
LX
Kia Carnival Trim Levels
EX, LX, SX, SX Prestige
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
287 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
262 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
262 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 28 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
361 / 532 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
361 / 494 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63 inches
Cargo Space:
32.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
87.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
197.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.2 inches
Cargo Space:
40.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
87.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
208.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4330 lbs
Width:
90.4 inches
Height:
69.9 inches
Length:
203.8 inches
Wheelbase:
121.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4431 lbs
Width:
89.2 inches
Height:
68.5 inches
Length:
203 inches
Wheelbase:
121.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat / Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Gray
Baltic Grey Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Red Hot Pearl Coat
Silver
Silver Mist Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Blue
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Panthera Metal
White
Snow White Pearl
Blue
Deep Chroma Blue
Interior Colors
Black
Black/Alloy
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Gray
