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2022-2027 Kia Carnival MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 21–33 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
2022-2027 Kia Carnival at a glance
The 2022-2027 Kia Carnival covers 6 model years in the EPA database (9 configurations in all), rated 21–33 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $1,980 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD (33 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2023, 2025, 2026 and 2027; 2024 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 33 MPG, was reached in 2025 and 2027.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (2 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
2022-2027 Kia Carnival by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Gas, Hybrid | 21–33 MPG | $1,980–$3,140 | Ratings changed |
| 2026 | Gas, Hybrid | 21–32 MPG | $2,010–$3,140 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas, Hybrid | 21–33 MPG | $2,010–$3,120 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Gas | 22 MPG | $2,970 | Same EPA ratings as 2023 |
| 2023 | Gas | 22 MPG | $2,970 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 22 MPG | $2,970 | First year |
What the 2027 Carnival 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$262
$3,140 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.23
Per 100 miles
$20.93
Five years
$15,700
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2027 Kia Carnival MPG
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (2 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
Versus 2026: The most efficient configuration moves from 32 to 33 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,010 to $1,980, $30 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,140 |
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 34 | 32 | 33 | $1,980 |
2026 Kia Carnival MPG
21–32 MPG · $2,010–$3,140/yr
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration moves from 33 to 32 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost stays at $2,010.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,140 |
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 34 | 31 | 32 | $2,010 |
2025 Kia Carnival MPG
21–33 MPG · $2,010–$3,120/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 33 MPG, up 11. Its annual cost goes from $2,970 to $2,010, $960 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,120 |
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 34 | 31 | 33 | $2,010 |
2024 Kia Carnival MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2023
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2024 Kia Carnival as for the 2023 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2023 section above.See 2023
2023 Kia Carnival MPG
22 MPG · $2,970/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,970.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
2022 Kia Carnival MPG
22 MPG · $2,970/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Carnival 3.5L 6-cyl FWD: $4,270 in California and $2,740 in Texas, a $1,530 difference.
- California $4,270
- Washington $3,960
- New York $3,140
- Florida $2,970
- Texas $2,740
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2027 minivan models.
Generations
- 2022-2027* (KA4)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2022-2027 Kia Carnival get?
EPA rates the 2022-2027 Kia Carnival at 21–33 MPG combined across 9 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2027 Hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 33 MPG (34 city, 32 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 21–22 MPG; Hybrid: 32–33 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2022-2027 Kia Carnival?
The Hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 33 MPG, in 2025 and 2027. The lowest top rating, 22 MPG, was in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2022-2027 Kia Carnival?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2023, 2025, 2026 and 2027. In 2024 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Kia Carnival per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Carnival 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,140 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $1,980–$3,140 a year. That is a $1,160 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Kia Carnival 100 miles?
About $20.93 per 100 miles for the Carnival 3.5L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $13.20 and $20.93 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2027 Kia Carnival more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Carnival 3.5L 6-cyl FWD is rated 18 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
Is the 2027 Kia Carnival hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?
Yes. The best hybrid (Hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD) is rated 33 MPG against 21 MPG for the best gas version (Carnival 3.5L 6-cyl FWD), 12 MPG more. At regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $1,980 versus $3,140 a year, a saving of $1,160.
Is the 2027 Kia Carnival different from the 2026 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 32 to 33 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,010 to $1,980, $30 less. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2027 against 2 configurations for 2026. See the 2026 Kia Carnival for that year.