Kia Carnival vs. Dodge Caravan
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Carnival and Dodge Caravan 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 Kia Carnival and the Dodge Caravan.
When comparing the Kia Carnival's and the Dodge Caravan's specifications and ratings, the Kia Carnival has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Dodge Caravan has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Kia Carnival's and the Dodge Caravan's specifications and ratings, the Kia Carnival is a better car than the Dodge Caravan.
Pricing: A used 2024 Kia Carnival ranges from $33,988 to $49,498 while a used 2007 Dodge Caravan is priced between $2,461 to $10,675.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Carnival’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the Dodge Caravan base engine makes 150 horsepower. The Carnival is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles. The Caravan is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 480 miles. This gives the Kia Carnival the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Dodge Caravan. The Carnival uses regular unleaded, and the Caravan uses gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$36,195 - $49,814
Starting MSRP:
$33,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$37,294
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$33,600 - $39,400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$19,420
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$22,769
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$18,230 - $29,350
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$40,962
Price Range:
$33,988 - $49,498
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$51,199
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$40,962 - $64,658
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
337
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
10,196
# Good or Great Deals:
59
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$5,169
Price Range:
$2,461 - $10,675
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$6,009
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$5,169 - $7,542
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
135,973
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Kia Carnival Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Dodge Caravan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Caravan
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
5.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
4.2 - 15.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
1.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.8 - 8.7
Kia Carnival Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
7 out of / 7Dodge Caravan Rankings
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Kia Carnival Trim Levels
EX, LX, SX, SX Prestige
Dodge Caravan Trim Levels
C/V, SE, SXT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
150 hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque:
165 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.040 hp per pound
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
340 / 480 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
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:
86.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
208.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
62.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
86.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3763 lbs
Width:
78.6 inches
Height:
68.9 inches
Length:
189.3 inches
Wheelbase:
113.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
215/70R15
Exterior Colors
Blue
Deep Chroma Blue
Silver
Panthera Metal
White
Snow White Pearl
Black
Not available
Gold
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Blue
Marine Blue Pearlcoat / Modern Blue Pearlcoat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat
White
Stone White Clearcoat
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat
Gold
Linen Gold Metallic Pearlcoat
Green
Magnesium Pearlcoat
Red
Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat
Interior Colors
Gray
Gray
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Medium Slate Gray
Beige
Dark Khaki/Light Graystone