2026 Kia Carnival GDI EX 3.5L vs 2022 Ford Transit 3.7L 350XL (High Roof) Extended Length
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Kia Carnival vs Ford Transit, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceKia Carnival: AED 179,500Ford Transit: AED 186,795Kia Carnival is AED 7,295 cheaper (4%).
- PowerKia Carnival: 268 hpFord Transit: 275 hpFord Transit makes 7 hp more.
- TorqueKia Carnival: 331 NmFord Transit: 340 NmFord Transit makes 9 Nm more.
- Fuel economyKia Carnival: 10.4 km/LFord Transit: 6.8 km/LKia Carnival goes 3.6 km further per litre.
- LengthKia Carnival: 5155 mmFord Transit: 6758 mmFord Transit is 1603 mm longer.
- SeatingKia Carnival: 7 SeaterFord Transit: 2 SeaterKia Carnival seats 7 Seater; Ford Transit seats 2 Seater.
Which is better in the UAE: Kia Carnival or Ford Transit?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Kia Carnival is AED 7,295 cheaper (4%). Ford Transit makes 7 hp more. Kia Carnival goes 3.6 km further per litre. Kia Carnival seats 7 Seater; Ford Transit seats 2 Seater. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Kia
Carnival GDI EX 3.5L
AED 179,500*
Ford
Transit 3.7L 350XL (High Roof) Extended Length
AED 186,795*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
6
3500
268
331
Petrol
6
3700
275
340
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
6
6
Displacement (cc)
3500
3700
Power (hp)
268
275
Peak Torque (Nm)
331
340
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
8-speed
-
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
80
10.4
95
6.8
Fuel Tank Size (L)
80
95
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
10.4
6.8
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
8.2
190
8.8
155
0 to 100 (s)
8.2
8.8
Top Speed (km/h)
190
155
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
5
5155
1995
1775
3060
-
235/60R18
235/60R18
-
-
5
6758
2065
2778
3759
-
-
-
6000
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
5
Length (mm)
5155
6758
Width (mm)
1995
2065
Height (mm)
1775
2778
Wheelbase (mm)
3060
3759
Weight (kg)
-
-
Front Tyres
235/60R18
-
Rear Tyres
235/60R18
-
Cargo Space (L)
-
6000
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
7 Seater
2 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
7 Seater
2 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
-
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Listed prices are the lowest published trim for each model, ex-showroom UAE, excluding 5% VAT, registration and insurance — how we publish prices.