FAMILY FIGHT! -- 2024 Toyota Sienna vs. 2024 Kia Carnival: Comparison

Here's our comparison between the 2024 Toyota Sienna Platinum and 2024 Kia Carnival SX Prestige!
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0:00 Intro
0:48 Pricing Breakdown
1:56 Detailed Exterior Comparison
4:12 Interior Comparison
10:55 Test Drive & Impressions Comparison
14:19 Sound Level Reading (dB) Comparison
16:54 Comparison Conclusion
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[@CarConfections]

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[@jihooncha-vs4om]

What happened to Toyota manipulating quality control and deceiving consumers for 34 years?

[@Hippo562]

Just purchased a carnival sx a month ago. One of the most comfortable rides ever along with it will turn on a dime and once you put ceramic tint on the windows you will be 10 degrees cooler giving you a great ride. Carnival has great pull while getting on the freeways and is excellent on gas. I was able also to fit three car seats in the third row side by side!

[@amberamor]

Thank you so much for this comment!! This is exactly what I need - 3 car seats in the third row.

[@Hippo562]

@@amberamor it’s a bit tricky the slimmer car seat models fit better but all in all after 15 mins I was able to secure them correctly. Trunk space can fit two small filing cabinets side by side it’s extremely large.

[@ericeskew3175]

Love the Carnival for SUV looks and less money up front. Great job guys!!

[@michaelglynn278]

Have been researching both vehicles. We will be putting 20,000+ miles per year on whatever we buy (a third of that touring Canada and Alaska) so the mileage is pushing us to the Sienna. We currently have a 2016 Prius and a 2015 Tundra so we are pretty sold on the reliability and value retention metrics. Great review guys!

[@obieWanmotivation]

Sienna is the king of Minivans. I have 2013 XLE with 185K miles. Apart from routine $100 jiffy lube (plus tire changes), just gas and go. The peace of mind factor is priceless!

[@tomsmith8547]

We are living in 2024.

[@obieWanmotivation]

@@tomsmith8547 I know. I also own a 2024 vehicle - on my channel - but thanks for the reminder! 🙏🏽

[@phatgringo2.0]

​@@tomsmith8547I live in 1999, too scared of Y2K

[@Itojunya7904]

@@tomsmith8547idiot

[@CaribSurfKing1]

@Ka-IankI took care of my 2011 Chrysler Town and Country Limited. 57,000 miles, kept in garage, it’s completely fallen apart. Just got new alternator, now the transmission is going, it’s misfiring on a cylinder, total mess!

[@neil5703]

My 2021 Sienna XLE 8pass is essentially similar I get 41mpg when driving locally and under 50mph. At 55mph we get 39mpg. When cruising long distance at 65mph we get 32-36mpg. At 70 and up 29-32mpg. 18gal tank. We have 215,000 miles trouble free

[@TheWankyDank]

How the heck did you put that much mileage in just a couple of years?

[@AliSidTex]

215K?? R u driving uber on it??

[@MarkM58]

I own the Carnival and it is an amazingly comfortable vehicle on long drives. On the road, I get 28-30 mpg. At that rate, the Sienna would take a long time to make up for the cost of fuel difference. Add the additional cost of the hybrid and unless you plan on driving it until the wheels turn square, the Kia is the best value proposition hands down.

[@ASD-DAD]

My $ goes to Carnival, $8K difference is not small, almost 20% less than the Sienna. Besides, a car this big, I like a V6 better than a 4 cylinder.

[@urvishshah6327]

Great review! I like your point system! I understand that 2024 Carnival has Plug in Hybrid, a big advantage for short distance daily drivers! Also, it is going to be available as Hybrid with turbo power train 2025!

[@ExpertYouTubeCommentator]

this channel never disappoints when it comes to being early in consumer review and most importantly, in my opinion, the comaprison of cars that people want....thanks guys

[@CarConfections]

We appreciate that!

[@CarConfections]

We appreciate that!

[@yankeesusa1]

The reason that your sx prestige did not have the executive seats is because they are now doing the 8 seat set up standard and allowing customers to change it if they want it. More customers want 8 seats versus the reclining seats.

[@brandononbrand]

Need a rematch when the Carnival Hybrid comes out!

[@vt819]

Yes waiting for this as well!

[@anaragayevafr2]

You forgot to mention one of the most important difference, highway assistant. Lane centering is awesome in Hyundai and Kias

[@candlewatt]

I note the driver's arm rest, on the Toyota, is very useful. You can rest your arm on the armrest while driving. Not possible with the Kia.

[@nhanvu4185]

Got my new XLE Sienna with the same color last week after 14 months on the waiting list. It’s worth the waiting time.

[@LoveStallion]

Did you get stuck paying an extra premium, given Toyota's bizarre refusal to make enough vehicles?

[@nodak81]

I can't imagine putting myself on a waiting list for a minivan. lol

[@CHayes121]

Came here to say this! Imagine waiting 14 months for a mini van 🤣 @@nodak81

[@andresmattos7541]

waiting for a f Toyota no way... I won't even wait for a BMW.

[@PalluIsrael]

we just purchased the 2024 sienna platinum its a beast and supper smooth. The sport mode brings the extra power that you want. The gas efficiency with sport and EV mode is next level.

[@hangtimeracing7958]

Appreciate the timely review. Our Carnival arrived in the US and now we await it's trip to the Midwest to arrive at the dealer. The price, warranty and availability made our decision easier.

[@Beanercounter]

Carnival is cooler and has better tech and interior quality. However, Sienna has AWD, significantly better gas mileage, and potentially depreciates less. I drove a Sienna AWD Platinum last week and it appeared to have the same wheels and they were not hub caps. Does anyone else know if the platinum awd trim has hub caps in some areas or countries?

[@jxt214]

Almost every Kia Carnival SX Prestige model I've seen online and in person has rear seat entertainment (mounted tablets behind both front seats) for the 2nd row

[@DesertRox]

We went from sienna to kia, reason being we live at 6000ft and travel thousands of feet up and down and losing 60hp in the sienna wasn't something we wanted. Going 0 to 60 is great but traveling from Phoenix to Flagstaff is a better test and the sienna suffers.

[@markhall3434]

2024 Carnival SX Prestige w/Recliners in the back.. WOW!.. The KING of Minivans.. Toyota don't have this, but will have to catch up. The Driver's Aids, the Smoothness, the Torque just off idle.. I'm getting 25/28 MPG using 93. You should try the good gas.. amazing difference. I gain an O.D. gear on cruise control at 85, and another 3 MPG. Might not be worth the additional cost to you.

[@abcAccessories4u]

You gave a 0.5 of a point to the sienna because your model had the backseat entertainment? I thought you said both had it available?

[@GideonStHelen]

I looked at both vehicles 2 years ago. I fell in love with the carnival but my mind went with the sienna. I'm in California with $4+ gas. The carnival would be a killer every time I'd have to gas up.

[@cutlassrkt]

On y'all's website cabin noise list it would be helpful to include the trim level.

[@curtpederson2923]

I won't talk about the trouble I've had with Kia and 2 Hyundais (although the Kia made it to 165,000 miles before the motor self destructed). Our 2021 Sienna XSE AWD has been great and gets a solid 35 non-winter non-freeway mpg. My problem with Toyota right now is the 21 months we have waited (as of today) for our next SIENNA XSE AWD !

[@andresmattos7541]

Have you seen the trouble many Toyota owners are having by Toyota manipulating and safety and performance data of millinos of their cars? Google it. Have you noticed the recent massive Toyota recalls? You forgot entire families died due to Toyota Sticky pedal while back? There is your Toyota reputation and reliability.

[@forestantemesaris8447]

Carnival's real world MPG is much better than the EPA estimate in my experience. My family rented a Carnival and got 30 MPG on the highway driving 1300 miles

[@brix172617]

Carnival. 👍👍

[@phatgringo2.0]

Go join the circus

[@tmyere.]

The carnival has 12 way while the sienna has 8 way? The controls are the same tho with 4 way lumbar

[@scottmacdonald5170]

Great comparison!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@papabear4066]

Very good review.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@neil5703]

I wish like the drivers seat that all seats in front and rear row were fully adjustable up and down and heated also i wish the second and first row could swivel out to allow passengers to sit facing out while entering and exiting and raise and lower for easier entrance and exit also hybid mode battery should last 10miles not 1mile in traffic. A better road noise insullation package also should be offered. A plug in hybrid should be offered for trips under 150miles.

[@jam5359]

I would choose the Sienna!!! Thank you. Great video!😀

[@T-Bone5160]

Nice review and well done. I appreciate your points system and how you weighed things out. That said my money goes to Toyota due to AWD, reliability (brand reputation), and resale.

[@CarConfections]

Thank you!

[@tech_gear]

Can't wait for the Carnival Hybrid to come to the states. If they end up being able to offer it with AWD as well, it's game over for the competitors.

[@peteryang8652]

I had the AWD version with 18" wheels... I can imagine the FWD models with 20" wheels are worse! I didn't have an XSE to test drive beforehand, but I had a sienna LE rental and I liked it. I didn't think the XSE would be THAT much stiffer... well, it is folks. Find a way to go for a test drive. the XSE also does not have the acoustic glass or sound deadening, so with the stiffer suspension I feel that it transfers more noise into the cabin. the suspension is just overkill for a minivan.

[@russellhowell8729]

One thing I noticed on car reviews of Hyundai's or kias they always say it doesn't have wireless hookup. It does, they just don't know how to use it. I own 2 Hyundai's and 2 kias and I have wireless hookups on all my cars.

[@mulleygraves]

Not for android auto/Apple CarPlay on one of their 12.3” infotainment units you don’t.

[@Blahbevava]

I want a minivan back with a traditional column shifter option and where one can still climb into the rear seats to attend to the kids without having to get out of the van in the rain and snow. I want a mini-van with less clap trap features that I never wanted or asked for. I don't like when modern tastes in visual appeal take away from useful and efficient functionality that makes owning a mini-van so sensible and practical. I like a van to be a van and not a van trying to identify as a car. I guess I'm just a fan of older designs. Cars today are WAY over-priced and full of features you don't need to get the job done. Whatever happened to an affordable vehicle that every day middle class consumers can afford without breaking the bank.

[@marybethg5505]

I agree!!!

[@BEEDOGG70]

Just got my 25, smoothest ride ever

[@PokerDummyface1024]

CAR-nival all day

[@kanehi3275]

For towing the Carnival would be better especially going uphill.

[@laipply1]

What about height adjustable front passenger seat?Very important for long trips.

[@MarkM58]

Depends on the model you get with KIA. With the SX models in the US, the front passenger seat has power adjustments, including power forward and backward and leaning buttons on the inside of the seat back so the driver can adjust the seat.

[@trongnhangoaipho1090]

was debating this same 2 models, end up with Sienna for hybrid tech + long term reliability and maybe higher resell value

[@ltserge3226]

You got baited the carnival 3.5 v6 is more desirable for reliability people

[@kathyhayward5730]

Hard to make a true comparison without seeing how the rear seats fold down in both.

[@lionintu]

The same

[@joreldavis4069]

Sienna and Carnival have the same amount of adjustability on the drivers seat

[@anthonyraitani]

If the Kia Carnival had AWD, it would win every time. @kia please make an AWD version. And please make hybrid versions. Not full Battery.

[@adrienchan2097]

Do one on Camry and accord 24 and 25

[@pstolee]

I think that you guys missed on the price evaluation grade evaluation.. Yes you graded price and factored in fuel efficiency but I think the differences are more significant. if you keep your cars for 10 years with 150k of use with 60% city and 40% highway with the average price of gas being $3.62 (something we can't count on), it would cost $26G for the Kia and 15G for the Sienna (rounded numbers). That is a chunk of change. I plan on doing 250K miles with a ratio of 80\20% so my savings would not be $10 grand but rather $12 G. Add Toyota reliability and a tried and tested hybrid technology over the last 2 decades and I know which van I'm looking at. Thanks for a sound analysis for the most part.

[@thecarsectionthecarsection6420]

I wish the toyota sienna would not got rid of the duel sunroof but still love my 2012 toyota sienna limited awd.

[@chrissimmons9969]

If it's long term ownership then it is no contest warranty be damned. Sienna all the way.

[@DimonNovok]

why nobody tell if the second row seats are removable?? I am working on minivan as a contractor I have caravan now and we are removing the seats for work so its is important for as to know about this the options in minivans

[@haventsleptinyrs]

They both have 3rd row stow and go, Kia I believe the middle seats can be removed easily, sienna is a pain and requires turning off air bag sensors last I knew. 😅 I am wanting to KNOW for certain the same question.

[@Shambles7698]

I would choose Toyota Sienna because it's legendary name and most importantly it's Toyota. reliability is number one

[@nodak81]

It's also more complex. Which means difficult to diagnose and expensive to repair. Toyota (and Honda) aren't nearly as reliable as they were even just ten years ago. I love my Prius but it's a nightmare to fix. I'd go with the Kia just because it's simple.

[@darkivaz-aaa1145]

Okay toyota fanboy. The favorite you like to use is "reliability"

[@andresmattos7541]

HERE IS YOUR RELIBILITY👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌 Recent mass Toyota recall due to air bag issues NEW YORK, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) reached a settlement potentially worth $150 million to resolve U.S. class-action litigation tied to recalls of about 3.36 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles whose defective fuel pumps could cause engines to stall. A preliminary settlement was filed on Wednesday night in federal court in Brooklyn. It requires a judge's approval. The settlement covers owners and lessees of dozens of Toyota and Lexus vehicle models manufactured in the 2013 to 2020 model years and equipped with Denso low-pressure fuel pumps.

[@ltserge3226]

I would choose carnival for that sweet v6 3.5

[@deltaview2151]

If you are old style and keep cars for 15 years.. then toyota. If it's only till 5 years, then choose the exciting one. Life is too short to drive boring vehicles

[@critlet]

The only use case i have for a minivan, and why we purchased a Sienna is because our child kicks, and in a sienna you can push the seat to a point where he cannot kick the front passenger or driver seat. This feature is not available in any other car sold in the US. Every Sienna review i have seen does not talk about this feature and use case.

[@JessicaFranklin1995]

Exactly. Small children are annoying in road trips. 😅

[@wardevil91]

I can do that in my carnival

[@lionintu]

Our child used to kick, but the parent lashes

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent comparison, I definitely prefer the Carnival!

[@nicoso6551]

I really love the carnaval kia all the specs

[@Thatsmessedupman]

Seems like Karnival raised rates as I am not seeing any below $45,000 in the NE

[@davidthewarriorsfan]

Nice

[@woodrmp1]

The cost difference will be made up with major repairs on the carnival out of warranty. Add resale to boot. 3.5 points for the price difference is dumb imo. If you buy new and drive into the ground the price difference is gone if you have to replace a transmission for instance on the carnival

[@slbanjo]

Cool review. I honestly would have given the Toyota reliability at least 3 points since stats say the Kia will not be worth the price after 5yrs where you either have to get a new one or pay to up keep. Plus the hybrid has savings should have offset the price of the Kia vs Sienna. Eventually the Sienna would be cheaper on just these 2 things alone. I don't think people who buy minis will be wanting a new one every 5 years.

[@bets7177]

Carnival for sure! I absolutely love it

[@Levi-nq1di]

I love the Kia Carnival

[@Target135]

4:30 LOL! That hiccup/burp

[@omarjaber692]

Check back in 10 years and let me know how the kia drives. We both know the sienna will be driving like new, is the kia as reliable?

[@user-mt2zf7bw7o]

kias are reliable tho depends what country you in

[@1bannahpoam]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@HwmLauj210]

My family van sienna is at 320 and still running great lol. So I agree with you bro.

[@Big_Mike_1116]

Prefer the newer facelifted Kia Carnival. looks like the facelift is going to also introduce a hybrid in the US too. that would be a much better comparison with the sienna.

[@CarConfections]

We look forward to doing it again next year

[@goldmountain206]

KIA looks Mature, Elegant and even stout. The Toyota looks adolescent and has has too many Sharp points which makes it way too aggressive for a Family Minivan. Looking forward to the Hybrid KIA Carnival.

[@BSBS-gk4iy]

3.5L + 8 speed gear + front wheal drive = reliability & durability since there is nothing to break there!

[@raymildancel674]

I still go with reliability and resale value. Toyota for me

[@AngieCoalGal23]

1st How have you been doing drew and mason. It been a minute since i was here

[@CarConfections]

Good! Hope you are doing well

[@AngieCoalGal23]

Yes I am doing good to

[@joseleysa5137]

Driving a van is not a race but to drive your family from A to Z safely and efficiently / reliability / economy in GAS. Sienna is not brainer here. Duh!

[@jonhansen4745]

Let's see which one is the best deal in 10 years. Or 5. or 2...

[@darriontunstall3708]

I would pick the Kia carnival! It’s a swagger wagon! 😂

[@TheMishMonster]

The Sienna is AWD and the Carnival is only FWD. If you live where there are often chain controls the Sienna is the better option, unless you would rather put chains on.

[@muhammadharits3237]

Carnival 😊😊

[@sergiysirichenko5741]

Sienna looks like a cheaper option in the long run. By 100K miles it will be already $8K more for gas expenses (in current prices) in the case of Carnival. Plus 2 years of free maintenance, reliability, and higher resale value for Sienna.

[@jeanpaulbadjo]

Why did you give the Toyota a point for having a Tv when you said they both have it, but just the one you have doesn't??

[@jkeagle8349]

All cars are almost levelling up.The design will decide everything. The Kia Carnival looks way ahead.

[@jlcartoon]

but KIA's are marked up $4~5k over MSRP. In hawaii, 2025 non-hybrid EX trim OTD price is $51,326(including tax.doc.title) sigh!

[@corypowell3731]

The part you didn't account for is that the Carnival you test drove came from Cartown Kia which adds an $8,000 dollar "location adjustment" to their vehicles. When I bought my 2022 Carnival Cartown Kia was $140 MORE per month than Don Franklin Somerset Kia was for an IDENTICAL van...I mean literally identical same trim, options and color. The experts tell you to shop around to the best deals and in this case it saved me thousands.

[@CarConfections]

We definitely recommend shopping around because markups can vary wildly depending on location, although they aren't as common now that inventory has improved

[@tobygexu]

The KIA will cost more for maintenance over time. Not factored in for long term cost of care

[@estebanramos4215]

My favorite Toyota Sienna

[@gregoryw.bushii7642]

How many points does the Sienna get for ease of maintenance, longevity, and reliability? Features aren’t the only reasons to buy a vehicle.

[@jenniferherring8901]

My insurance was going to triple with the Carnival! It went down with Sienna.

[@Equinsu_Ocha]

Sienna hands down. Value, reliability, looks, and all the above.

[@CaribSurfKing1]

Reliability in 5 and 10 years?

[@444thunderstr0ke]

I like that Sienna, damn

[@Kurnia_aesmg]

All in Carnival

[@aryehrosenthal2138]

Great review.

[@CarConfections]

Thank you, as always!

[@ms1crash]

Current gen Sienna does not have removable 2nd row seats -- losing much flexibility to carry bulky items. Get a Honda van instead

[@Mpaiolet]

Would totally get the carnival if it had AWD!

[@carrera2320]

GOT MY SIENNA LIMITED 2023 AND JUST GOT TO 5,000 MILES, AND IT STILL SMELLS LIKE NEW AND RUNS SMOOTH, ITS A LUXURY PLANE IN THE ROAD

[@zayns_the_mane5066]

Sadly it's too weak power wise for that kind of money. Should be V6 or at the very least the same new engine that's in the Grand Highlander Max trim.

[@yagop8719]

KIA CARNIVAL ATW!!!

[@shussing]

Our 2022 Sienna gets us 35mpg City/Hwy.. Its resale value cant be beat. Nuff said.

[@andresmattos7541]

YEAH BUT YOU ARE PAYING 5,000 MORE UPFRONT! LOL

[@bunmanou3948]

2” Lift with 33s …… that Carnival will sure blend in nicely with other SUVs….. way to go KIA!

[@YasminWilson-no3bh]

When the 2025 Carnival comes out you’ll have to review the hybrid model against the hybrid Sienna

[@CarConfections]

Definitely!

[@joshuawang5859]

Suggest to include the resale value!

[@LeMary1208]

Well, Carnival is new, but here we're I live, used Sedona and Odyssey sells for the same price tag. So no difference.

[@ehsanull]

I drive Uber, never seen carnival on the road, sienna left and right I see them. There is a reason why people buy Toyota sienna in particularly vans

[@boonswithbenedictions8468]

carnival the prettier one anyday .

[@minalpatel1126]

Kia carnival is best

[@andreylosetskiy5217]

for long term and durability and car value mpg Sienna is the winner

[@unkindguy88]

Sienna has rattling noises at the front passenger side , drone noises when you drive it 😂

[@supersonicslicer]

do you take any insurance pricing/costs into consideration? I heard that a lot of insurers are chaging high prices for the Kia or are flat out not even covering the Kia

[@CarConfections]

We don't consider this because it very dependent on where you live and what your personal driving record is. We have owned two Hyundai's in the last few years and the insurance in KY was no higher than anything else in our case