Comparison: Turning circle Kia Carnival vs. competitors 2025

Turning circle is important for city driving, even for a Vans like the Kia Carnival 2.9 CRDi are frequently utilized for transporting large groups of individuals or a significant amount of cargo. These vehicles are popular for this purpose due to their spacious interiors and practical design. However, their length (4810 mm) and lengthy wheelbase (2890 mm ) can make them difficult to maneuver in tight spaces. A van with a good turning circle is able to make sharp turns and navigate small spaces easily, which is especially useful when reversing into a parking spot or driving into a narrow driveway.Turning circle is measured in meters it takes for the Carnival 2.9 CRDi to complete a whole circle (diameter). With it’s length of 4810 mm and wheelbase of 2890 mm, the Kia Carnival 2.9 CRDi has a turning circle of 11 m. The best turning abilities you can find amongst similar vehicles has Mazda 2 1.4 CD (DY ), which is 9 m. For comparison, the wheelbase of the 2 1.4 CD is 2490 mm and the length is 4810 mm. On the contrary, the worst-in-class value of 13 m belongs to the Hyundai Trajet 2.0 CRDi . It’s wheelbase is 2830 mm and width is 1840 mm.

Kia Carnival - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?

Kia Carnival generations
Kia Carnival generations
Generation yearTurning circle
Carnival, Model year 1999 (UP)0 m
Carnival, Model year 2001 (UP (1. Facelift))0 m
Carnival, Model year 2006 (VQ)11 m
  • Carnival, Model year 1999 (UP) 0 m
  • Carnival, Model year 2001 ) (UP (1. Facelift) 0 m
  • Carnival, Model year 2006 (VQ) 11 m
The difference in Turning circle between first generation (UP) from 1999 and last generation (VQ) from 2006 is 11 m.
The turning circle of the current generation of Carnival is 11 m.

The turning circle compared to other Kia models

Kia Carnival vs other current cars by Kia
Turning circle: Carnival vs. other models by Kia
Variant nameTurning circle
Picanto9 m
Sportage10 m
Niro EV10 m
Niro Hybrid10 m
EV310 m
e-Niro10 m
Niro10 m
XCeed10 m
Ceed10 m
Ceed GT10 m
Ceed Sportswagon10 m
ProCeed10 m
ProCeed GT10 m
Stonic10 m
EV611 m
Sorento11 m
PV5 Cargo11 m
PV5 Passenger11 m
EV912 m
EV9 GT12 m
  • Picanto 9 m
  • Sportage 10 m
  • Niro EV 10 m
  • Niro Hybrid 10 m
  • EV3 10 m
  • e-Niro 10 m
  • Niro 10 m
  • XCeed 10 m
  • Ceed 10 m
  • Ceed GT 10 m
  • Ceed Sportswagon 10 m
  • ProCeed 10 m
  • ProCeed GT 10 m
  • Stonic 10 m
  • EV6 11 m
  • Sorento 11 m
  • PV5 Cargo 11 m
  • PV5 Passenger 11 m
  • EV9 12 m
  • EV9 GT 12 m

How does the turning circle of the Kia Carnival compare to it's nearest competitors?

Kia Carnival vs. similar cars
Turning circle: Kia Carnival vs. similar cars
Car modelTurning circle
Mazda 2 20039 m
Ford Tourneo Custom 201210 m
KIA Carnival 200611 m
Dodge Journey 200811 m
Mercedes-Benz R-Klasse 200511 m
Lancia Phedra 200211 m
Mitsubishi Grandis 200411 m
SsangYong Rodius 200511 m
Lancia Zeta 199511 m
Fiat Freemont 201111 m
Citroen Spacetourer 201611 m
Peugeot Traveller 201611 m
Opel Vivaro 201911 m
Opel Zafira Life 201911 m
Nissan NV400 201012 m
Citroen Jumper 199712 m
Peugeot Boxer 199812 m
Peugeot Expert 199812 m
Fiat Talento 201612 m
Nissan NV300 201612 m
Renault Trafic 202112 m
Hyundai Trajet 200013 m
  • mazdaMazda 2 2003 9 m
  • fordFord Tourneo Custom 2012 10 m
  • kiaKIA Carnival 2006 11 m
  • dodgeDodge Journey 2008 11 m
  • mercedes-benzMercedes-Benz R-Klasse 2005 11 m
  • lanciaLancia Phedra 2002 11 m
  • mitsubishiMitsubishi Grandis 2004 11 m
  • ssangyongSsangYong Rodius 2005 11 m
  • lanciaLancia Zeta 1995 11 m
  • fiatFiat Freemont 2011 11 m
  • citroenCitroen Spacetourer 2016 11 m
  • peugeotPeugeot Traveller 2016 11 m
  • opelOpel Vivaro 2019 11 m
  • opelOpel Zafira Life 2019 11 m
  • nissanNissan NV400 2010 12 m
  • citroenCitroen Jumper 1997 12 m
  • peugeotPeugeot Boxer 1998 12 m
  • peugeotPeugeot Expert 1998 12 m
  • fiatFiat Talento 2016 12 m
  • nissanNissan NV300 2016 12 m
  • renaultRenault Trafic 2021 12 m
  • hyundaiHyundai Trajet 2000 13 m

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