2023 Kia Carnival 3.5L GDI EX vs 2026 Ford Transit 2.2L Custom 330L M/T
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 122,890Ford Transit: AED 117,495Ford Transit is AED 5,395 cheaper (5%).
- PowerKia Carnival: 268 hpFord Transit: 125 hpKia Carnival makes 143 hp more.
- TorqueKia Carnival: 331 NmFord Transit: 350 NmFord Transit makes 19 Nm more.
- Fuel economyKia Carnival: 10.4 km/LFord Transit: 19.2 km/LFord Transit goes 8.8 km further per litre.
- LengthKia Carnival: 5155 mmFord Transit: 4972 mmKia Carnival is 183 mm longer.
- SeatingKia Carnival: 7 SeaterFord Transit: 3 SeaterKia Carnival seats 7 Seater; Ford Transit seats 3 Seater.
Which is better in the UAE: Kia Carnival or Ford Transit?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Ford Transit is AED 5,395 cheaper (5%). Kia Carnival makes 143 hp more. Ford Transit goes 8.8 km further per litre. Kia Carnival seats 7 Seater; Ford Transit seats 3 Seater. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Kia
Carnival 3.5L GDI EX
AED 122,890*
Ford
Transit 2.2L Custom 330L M/T
AED 117,495*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
6
3500
268
331
Petrol
4.0
2200
125
350
Diesel
No. Of Cylinders
6
4.0
Displacement (cc)
3500
2200
Power (hp)
268
125
Peak Torque (Nm)
331
350
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
Front Wheel Drive
Manual
6-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
No. of Gears
8-speed
6-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
80
10.4
80
19.2
Fuel Tank Size (L)
80
80
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
10.4
19.2
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
8.2
190
17
150
0 to 100 (s)
8.2
17
Top Speed (km/h)
190
150
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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-
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-
-
-
-
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-
Motor Type
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-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
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-
Charging Time
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-
Battery Warranty
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-
Range (km)
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Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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5
5155
1995
1775
3060
-
235/60R18
235/60R18
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-
5
4972
2272
2020
2933
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6000
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
5
Length (mm)
5155
4972
Width (mm)
1995
2272
Height (mm)
1775
2020
Wheelbase (mm)
3060
2933
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
3 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
7 Seater
3 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
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ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist