Kia Carnival SX Prestige
Minivan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Kia Telluride SX
Suv · Gasoline
Kia Carnival SX Prestige
Car A
Kia Carnival SX Prestige
A seven-seat, front-wheel-drive family hauler with strong power and quick acceleration, it suits large families and long trips. Expect higher fuel use and limited cargo space when all three rows are up.
7 seatsMinivanGasoline5-star safety
Kia Telluride SX
Car B
Kia Telluride SX
With seven seats, a 601-liter cargo area, and an emphasis on reliability and safety, the Kia Telluride SX suits large families and road trips. Its 291 hp and 8.0 s 0–100 km/h are sufficient, while city driving and fuel use (10.1 L/100 km) are less compelling.
7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety10.1 L/100km291 hp
Why compared different body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatsdifferent segmentsimilar price

Usage fit

Family 62 / 86
City 21 / 29
Budget / value 33 / 56
Road trip 59 / 69
Performance 30 / 32
Cargo 25 / 46
Practical 34 / 59
Premium 36 / 36
Winter 30 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Kia Carnival SX Prestige · Orange = Kia Telluride SX

Specs side-by-side

Spec Kia Carnival SX Prestige Kia Telluride SX
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Pros & cons

Kia Carnival SX Prestige

  • Seats seven, making it a natural fit for large families
  • Strong 290 hp and 8.0 s 0–100 km/h aid confident highway merging and passing
  • Ranks well for safety in our data
  • Good value in its segment for a three-row FWD family vehicle

Kia Telluride SX

  • Seats seven with 601 L cargo space—practical for large families and luggage
  • Prioritizes reliability and safety, aligning with family use
  • Confident highway performance for road trips (291 hp, 8.0 s 0–100 km/h)
  • Priced at $44,790, offering good value in its segment

Verdict

Pick Kia Carnival SX Prestige if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Kia Carnival SX Prestige is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Kia Telluride SX if…
More power
Kia Telluride SX puts out 291 hp vs 290 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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