Overview
In our Sienna vs. Carnival comparison, we examine how these minivans measure up.
The 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD has a starting MSRP of $39,185, while the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS has a starting MSRP of $40,800.
The 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD has an EPA-estimated 36 mpg combined fuel economy rating, while the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS has an EPA-estimated 33 mpg combined fuel economy rating. Both the 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD and the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS have a seating capacity of eight.
With the seats up, the 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD has 33.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity, and the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS has 40.2 cubic feet of cargo capacity. And, with the rear seats folded down, the 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD has 101.0 cubic feet of cargo capacity and the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS has 145.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity.
Pricing
Hybrid & Electric
Both the 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD and the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS have available hybrid powertrains.
Engine
The 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD has 245 net combined horsepower, while the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS has 242 net combined horsepower. Both the 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD and the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS have four valves per cylinder. The 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD has a 2.5L inline 4-cylinder engine. The 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS has a 1.6L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine.
Fuel Economy
The 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD has EPA-estimated mpg ratings of 36/36/36 (city/hwy/comb), while the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS has EPA-estimated mpg ratings of 34/31/33 (city/hwy/comb).
Transmission
Both the 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid and the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS have FWD. The 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD has variable transmission speeds, and the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS has six transmission speeds.
Safety and Driver Assist
Both the 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD and the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS have standard driver front airbags and standard passenger front airbags. The 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD and the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS both have standard driver knee airbags. Both the 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD and the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid have standard side curtain airbags in all three rows.
Comfort and Convenience
The 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD has standard driver one-touch power windows, standard passenger one-touch power windows, and standard rear one-touch power windows, while the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS has standard driver one-touch power windows, no passenger one-touch power windows, and no rear one-touch power windows. Both the 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD and the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS have 40/20/40 folding rear seat types. Both the 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD and the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS have standard height steering wheel adjustment and standard telescopic steering wheel adjustment.
Infotainment
The 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD has a standard wireless charging pad, while the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS has no wireless charging pad. Both the 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD and the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS have standard satellite radio and standard voice activation.
Interior
The 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD has standard overhead console storage, while the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS has no overhead console storage. The 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD has an optional front sunroof, while the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS has no front sunroof. Both the 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD and the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS have a seating capacity of eight.
Warranty
The 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD comes with ToyotaCare, a plan that covers normal factory scheduled maintenance for 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, and 24/7 Roadside Assistance for 2 years/unlimited mileage, while this coverage is not available for the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS. The 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS comes with 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first, of roadside assistance. The 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD has a 120-month/150,000-mile hybrid battery warranty, while the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS has a 120-month/100,000-mile hybrid battery warranty.
Exterior
Both the 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD and the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS have a liftgate cargo door type. The 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD has no trailer hitch, while the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS has an optional trailer hitch. The 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD has an optional spare/temporary tire, while the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS has no spare/temporary tire.
Suspension
Both the 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD and the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS have no available terrain type selection. The 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD has a standard front and rear stabilizer bar. The 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS has a standard front stabilizer bar but no rear stabilizer bar.
Dimensions
With the seats up, the 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD has 33.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity, and the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS has 40.2 cubic feet of cargo capacity. With the rear seats folded down, the 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD has 101.0 cubic feet of cargo capacity, and the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS has 145.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity. The 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD has a payload capacity of 1,560 lbs, while the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS has a payload capacity of 1,652 lbs.
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