Kia Carnival MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Kia Carnival MPG for every engine and drivetrain from 2022 to 2027, plus a fuel cost calculator.
Carnival MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 9 configurations of the Carnival across gas and hybrid versions. Pick a year to compare engines and drivetrains.
Carnival MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every Carnival configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
Years When Carnival Fuel Economy Changed
The Carnival's ratings stay flat for long stretches. These are the model years where something changed enough to matter when you're comparing used ones.
- 2025: The first hybrid Carnival shows up in the EPA data. Its 33 MPG combined rating tops the previous year's best of 22 MPG.
How the Carnival Compares
The EPA rated 5 minivans for 2026. The best Carnival version, at 32 MPG combined, ranks 2nd of 5. Combined ratings in the class run from 22 to 36 MPG, with a median of 22. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Sienna | 36 MPG |
| 2 | Kia Carnival | 32 MPG |
| 3 | Chrysler Pacifica | 22 MPG |
| 3 | Chrysler Voyager | 22 MPG |
| 3 | Honda Odyssey | 22 MPG |
What Does a Carnival Cost to Fuel?
Pick a Carnival, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
Carnival MPG Questions
Which Carnival year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2027 Carnival Hybrid holds the top EPA rating at 33 MPG combined (34 city, 32 highway). Among 2026 models, the Carnival Hybrid is rated at 32 MPG combined.
What's the best gas mileage from a non-hybrid Carnival?
The 2022 to 2024 Carnival with the 3.5L 6-cylinder and front-wheel drive is rated at 22 MPG combined (19 city, 26 highway).
Is there still a gas-only Carnival?
Yes. The 2026 Carnival lineup includes 1 gas-only version, rated 21 MPG combined.
Why doesn't my Carnival match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, passengers and cargo, roof racks, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one vehicle against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
This page was built by Cedrick Reese from the U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset on fueleconomy.gov, which holds 9 ratings for the Kia Carnival from 2022 to 2027. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. When the EPA posts an updated file with new model years or corrected ratings, this page is rebuilt from it. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov