Kia Carnival: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Kia Carnival across 5 model years, from the 2022 Kia Carnival through the 2026 Kia Carnival. The most recent 2026 Kia Carnival returns 21 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2024 Kia Carnival at 22 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Kia Carnival page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Kia Carnival. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Kia Carnival | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2025 | 2025 Kia Carnival | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2024 | 2024 Kia Carnival | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2023 | 2023 Kia Carnival | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2022 | 2022 Kia Carnival | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
How the Kia Carnival compares against the Minivan - 2WD class
Buyers usually compare the Kia Carnival against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Minivan - 2WD class for the 2026 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.