2025 Toyota Sienna vs. Kia Carnival

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2025 Sienna
Sienna

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2025 Carnival
Carnival

Overview

Features

2025 Sienna

2025Carnival

Base MSRP

$39,185

$40,800

Engine

2.5L inline 4-cylinder

1.6L V6

Horsepower

245

242

Seats

8

8

Cargo Space

33.5

40.2

Folding Rear Seats

40/20/40

40/20/40

Headroom (front/rear)

40.1 / 39.9

40.9 / 39.5

Leg Room (front/rear)

40.3 / 39.9

41.1 / 40.5

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

Features

2025 Sienna

2025Carnival

Base MSRP

$39,185

$40,800

Delivery

$1,450

$1,435

Hybrid & Electric

Features

2025 Sienna

2025Carnival

Battery kWh (max)

1.90

1.49

Battery type

Nickel Metal Hydride

Lithium Iron Phosphate

Hybrid type

Active Hybrid

Active Hybrid

Both the 2025 Toyota Sienna LE Hybrid FWD and the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS have available hybrid powertrains. 

 

Engine

Features

2025 Sienna

2025Carnival

Compressor

Not Available

Turbo, Standard

Engine

2.5L inline 4-cylinder

1.6L V6

Horsepower

245

242

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

Features

2025 Sienna

2025Carnival

Tank capacity (gal)

18.0

19.0

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

Features

2025 Sienna

2025Carnival

Drive

FWD

FWD

Transmission Speeds

Variable

6

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

Features

2025 Sienna

2025Carnival

Blind spot warning sensor

Standard

Standard

Collision warning system activates at low speed

Front

Front

Collision warning system includes automatic braking

Yes

Yes

Corner view camera

Not Available

Not Available

Cornering brake control

Not Available

Standard

Cross-traffic alert (front / rear)

Not Available / Standard

Not Available / Standard

Day Time Running Lights

Standard

Standard

Electronic traction control

Standard

Standard

Front airbags (driver / passenger)

Standard / Standard

Standard / Standard

Hill holder

Standard Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)

Standard Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)

Knee airbags (driver / passenger)

Standard / Not Available

Standard / Not Available

LATCH system

Standard

Standard

Lane departure warning

Standard

Standard

Lane departure warning activates steering

Yes

Yes

Low tire pressure warning

Standard

Standard

Power steering

Standard

Standard

Rear parking distance sensors

Standard Camera

Standard Rear Camera Display Sensor & Camera

Side airbags (front / rear / third row)

Standard / Standard / Not Available

Standard / Not Available / Not Available

Side curtain airbags (front only / front and rear / all three rows)

Not Available / Not Available / Standard

Not Available / Not Available / Standard

Side parking distance sensors

Not Available

Not Available

Stability control

Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Standard

Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

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

Features

2025 Sienna

2025Carnival

Adaptive cruise control

Yes

Yes

Automatic high beams

Standard

Standard

Automatic trunk/hatch closing

Not Available

Not Available

Climate control type

Auto

Auto

Climate control zones

3

3

Coming home device

Optional

Optional

Electronic parking brake

Standard

Standard

Folding Rear Seats

40/20/40

40/20/40

Front seat height adjustment (driver / passenger)

Electric / -

Electric / -

Heated door mirrors (driver / passenger)

Standard / Standard

Standard / Standard

Heated front seats (driver / passenger)

Not Available / Not Available

Standard / Standard

Heated steering wheel

Not Available

Not Available

Intermittent windshield wiper type

Variable

Variable

Multi-function steering wheel

Standard

Standard

Smart key

Standard, Smart Key System

Standard, Smart Key

Steering wheel adjustment (height / telescopic / easy entry)

Standard / Standard / Not Available

Standard / Standard / Not Available

Ventilated front seats (driver / passenger)

Not Available / Not Available

Not Available / Not Available

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

Features

2025 Sienna

2025Carnival

Android Auto compatible

Standard

Standard

Apple CarPlay compatible

Standard

Standard

Navigation system

Not Available

Standard

Rear entertainment display (middle / back of front seats)

Not Available / Not Available

Not Available / Not Available

Satellite radio

Standard

Standard

Speakers

6 , Optional 8

6

Telematics system

Safety Connect

-

Voice activation

Standard

Standard

Wireless charging pad

Standard

Not Available

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

Features

2025 Sienna

2025Carnival

12V power outlet (front / rear / cargo)

Standard / Not Available / Standard

Not Available / Standard / Standard

Armrest (front / rear)

Standard / Standard

Standard / Standard

Cupholders (front / rear)

Standard / Standard

Standard / Standard

Front sunroof

Optional

Not Available

Overhead console storage

Standard

Not Available

Reading lights (front / rear)

Standard / Standard

Standard / Standard

Seats

8

8

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. 

Exterior

Features

2025 Sienna

2025Carnival

Disc brakes

4

4

Front fog lights

Not Available

Not Available

Front wheels

17" Alloy

17x6.5" Alloy

Headlights

LED

LED Auto Light Control

Rear spoiler

Not Available

Not Available

Rear tires (standard)

235/65/TR17 All Seasons

235/65/HR17 Hankook All Seasons

Rear wheels

17" Alloy

17x6.5" Alloy

Side mirror indicator lights (driver / passenger)

Not Available / Not Available

Standard / Standard

Spare/Temporary Tire

Optional

Not Available

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

Features

2025 Sienna

2025Carnival

Stabilizer bar (front / rear)

Standard / Standard

Standard / Not Available

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

Features

2025 Sienna

2025Carnival

Cargo Space

33.5

40.2

Curb weight (lbs)

4610

4852

Headroom (front/rear)

40.1 / 39.9

40.9 / 39.5

Leg Room (front/rear)

40.3 / 39.9

41.1 / 40.5

Overall height (in)

69.7

68.5

Overall length (in)

203.7

203.0

Overall width (in)

78.5

78.5

Wheelbase (in)

120.5

121.7

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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