Chrysler vs. Kia
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Chrysler and Kia contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Chrysler and Kia cars.
When comparing the Chrysler brand to the Kia brand, Kia has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, depreciation, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.
Chrysler versus Kia: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Chrysler versus Kia pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Kia in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Kia models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Chrysler versus Kia: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Chrysler and Kia vehicles have similar horsepower in 2 comparisons.
Chrysler versus Kia: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Kia shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Safest Car Rankings: Kia has better car rankings in 2 categories: Kia Carnival Hybrid in Safest Hybrid Cars and Kia Sedona in Safest Minivans.
Available Body Styles: Chrysler offers only 3 minivans. In comparison, Kia offers 13 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, and 2 minivans.
Drivetrain Options: Chrysler offers 2 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid. Kia offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles.
Chrysler offers 1 all-wheel-drive model and 3 front-wheel-drive models. Kia offers 11 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
Minivans
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
$43,458 - $58,265
Chrysler Voyager
$40,826 - $42,985
New Car Pricing
Minivans
Kia Carnival
$38,870 - $53,311
Kia Carnival
$38,870 - $53,311
Used Car Pricing
Minivans
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
Not Yet Available
Chrysler Voyager
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
Minivans
Kia Carnival
$39,285 - $53,445
Kia Carnival
$39,285 - $53,445
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Minivans
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
54.7%
Chrysler Voyager
54.1%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Minivans
Kia Carnival
50.1%
Kia Carnival
50.1%
Horsepower / Torque
Minivans
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
287 hp / 262 foot-lbs
Chrysler Voyager
287 hp / 262 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Minivans
Kia Carnival
287 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Kia Carnival
287 hp / 260 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Minivans
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
Not Yet Available
Chrysler Voyager
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Minivans
Kia Carnival
Not Yet Available
Kia Carnival
Not Yet Available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Minivans
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
Not available
Chrysler Voyager
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Minivans
Kia Carnival
Not available
Kia Carnival
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Minivans
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
Not available
Chrysler Voyager
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Minivans
Kia Carnival
Not available
Kia Carnival
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Minivans
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
9.0 / 10
Chrysler Voyager
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Minivans
Kia Carnival
Not available
Kia Carnival
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Minivans
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
7.5 / 10
Chrysler Voyager
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Minivans
Kia Carnival
7.8 / 10
Kia Carnival
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
Minivans
Chrysler Pacifica
#4 of 5 in
Safest Minivans
Chrysler Voyager
#5 of 5 in
Safest Minivans
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
Minivans
Kia Carnival
#3 of 5 in
Safest Minivans
Kia Carnival
#3 of 5 in
Safest Minivans
