Kia Carnival MPV 0–60 Times
The Kia Carnival MPV 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 11 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested production Kia Carnival MPV is the 2022 Kia Carnival MPV SX, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.00 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.30 seconds at 93.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Kia Carnival MPV is the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV HEV SX Prestige, which took 8.00 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.20 seconds at 88.0 mph, according to MotorWeek.
Across the 11 verified production tests of the Kia Carnival MPV, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.56 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.78 seconds at 90.08 mph.
Fastest 0–60 7.00sec 2022 SX · stock
Average 0–60 7.56sec Across 11 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.78sec @ 90.1 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 8.00sec 2025 HEV SX
Across 11 verified production runs, the Kia Carnival MPV ranges from 7.00 to 8.00 seconds 0–60, with a 7.56-second average.
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Kia Carnival MPV Performance Overview
Serving as Kia’s current three-row MPV in this dataset, the Carnival is covered across 11 verified tests spanning 2022 to 2025, all within the KA4 generation. Early results centered on the naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6 (engine code G6DU), with output in this set reaching 290 hp. That launch-era configuration established the model’s quickest numbers here: the 2022 SX ran from 0-60 mph in 7.0 seconds and covered the quarter-mile in 15.3 seconds at 93 mph, setting the baseline for the nameplate’s current performance identity.
Subsequent KA4 testing shows the Carnival holding close to that pace across mainstream trims. A 2024 SX Prestige recorded 0-60 mph in 7.4 seconds, while the 2025 EX posted 7.7 seconds, keeping most gasoline versions in the mid-7-second range. The range broadened as the lineup added hybrid power, bringing output down to 242 hp and expanding the Carnival’s powertrain mix from gasoline alone to gasoline and hybrid. In current form, the quickest tested KA4 remains the 2022 SX at 7.0 seconds, while the 2025 HEV SX Prestige marks the other end of the spread at 8.0 seconds to 60 mph, defining where the Carnival stands today.
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Kia Carnival MPV 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KA4 | 2021–present | 7.56s | 7.00s — 2022 SX | 11 | The KA4 generation (2021–present) averaged 7.56 seconds to 60 mph across 11 production tests, led by the 2022 SX at 7.00 seconds. Output ranged from 242 to 290 hp across 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec, 3.5L V6 configurations. |
KA4 2021–present
Avg 0–60 7.56s
Fastest 7.00s
Tests 11
2022 SX
The KA4 generation (2021–present) averaged 7.56 seconds to 60 mph across 11 production tests, led by the 2022 SX at 7.00 seconds. Output ranged from 242 to 290 hp across 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec, 3.5L V6 configurations.
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Kia Carnival MPV 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
11 production tests · 3 years ▾
2025 Kia Carnival MPV
4 production runs Avg 0–60 7.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.00 sec
Production Tests 4
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2025 Kia Carnival MPV SX Prestige
7.50sec 0–60
15.70s ¼ mi @ 90.5 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 90.5 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 287 hp
- Torque
- 260 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,660 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 16.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Minivan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 11 production runs
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2025 Kia Carnival MPV HEV SX Prestige
7.80sec 0–60
16.10s ¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 87.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 242 hp
- Torque
- 271 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,921 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 20.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 34 C / 31 H / 29 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Minivan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #8 of 11 production runs
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2025 Kia Carnival MPV HEV SX Prestige
7.90sec 0–60
16.00s ¼ mi @ 88.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.2 mph
- Engine
- 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 242 hp
- Torque
- 271 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,921 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 20.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 34 C / 31 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Minivan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #10 of 11 production runs
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2025 Kia Carnival MPV HEV SX Prestige
8.00sec 0–60
16.20s ¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 242 hp
- Torque
- 271 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,921 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 20.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 34 C / 31 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Minivan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- MotorWeek
- Overall Rank
- #11 of 11 production runs
How we verify Kia Carnival MPV performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Kia Carnival MPV trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Kia Carnival MPV 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Kia Carnival MPV performance FAQs
10 questions For 2025, the Kia Carnival ranges from 7.5 to 8.0 seconds from 0-60 mph across verified runs. The gas-powered 2025 SX Prestige has run 7.5 seconds, while the 2025 HEV SX Prestige hybrid has posted 7.8, 7.9, and 8.0 second results.
The 2025 Kia Carnival SX Prestige has recorded a 0-60 mph time of 7.5 seconds. That test also logged a 15.7-second quarter-mile at 90.5 mph. In current-year testing, it is quicker than the 2025 HEV SX Prestige hybrid variants.
The 2025 Kia Carnival HEV SX Prestige has recorded 0-60 mph times of 7.8, 7.9, and 8.0 seconds. Its quarter-mile results span 16.0 to 16.2 seconds, with trap speeds from 87 to 88.2 mph. All recorded 2025 HEV SX Prestige tests are stock front-wheel-drive hybrids.
The quickest Kia Carnival on record is the 2022 SX, which reached 60 mph in 7.0 seconds. It also owns the model's fastest quarter-mile result at 15.3 seconds with a 93 mph trap speed. Across all 11 verified Carnival tests, that remains the benchmark run.
The fastest stock Kia Carnival is also the overall fastest one: the 2022 SX at 7.0 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are 11 production tests on record and no modified examples, so the quickest stock Carnival and the quickest Carnival overall are the same vehicle.
The KA4 Kia Carnival, covering the fourth generation from 2021 onward, averages 7.56 seconds from 0-60 mph across 11 tests. The quickest KA4 example is the 2022 SX at 7.0 seconds. Power outputs recorded for this generation range from 242 to 290 horsepower.
The fastest KA4 Kia Carnival is the 2022 SX, with a 0-60 mph time of 7.0 seconds. That same run also produced the quickest quarter-mile for the generation and the model overall: 15.3 seconds at 93 mph. No other KA4 Carnival has matched that acceleration figure.
The fourth-generation Kia Carnival, sold as the KA4 generation from 2021 onward, posts a 7.56-second average 0-60 mph time across 11 tests. Its fastest run is 7.0 seconds, and the generation includes both naturally aspirated gasoline and hybrid powertrains with 242 to 290 horsepower.
The SX Prestige is quicker. Across all recorded runs, the SX Prestige averages 7.4 seconds to 60 mph and has a best of 7.2 seconds. The HEV SX Prestige averages 7.9 seconds and has a best of 7.8 seconds. For 2025 specifically, SX Prestige ran 7.5 seconds versus 7.8 to 8.0 for the HEV.
The Kia Carnival averages 15.78 seconds in the quarter-mile at 90.1 mph across 11 tests. The quickest result on record is a 15.3-second pass at 93 mph from the 2022 SX. For 2025 models, quarter-mile times range from 15.7 seconds to 16.2 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Kia Carnival MPV can do, not a single marketing claim.
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