2027 Chrysler Pacifica vs 2027 Kia Carnival
The Kia Carnival wins clearly, 100 to 84, on fuel & range, safety.
2027 Chrysler Pacifica
The 2027 Chrysler Pacifica is sold in the U.S. as a gas minivan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Pacifica, is EPA-rated at 22 mp…
2027 Kia Carnival
The 2027 Kia Carnival is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas minivan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Carnival Hybrid, is EPA-r…
2027 Kia Carnival
Clear winThe Kia Carnival wins clearly, 100 to 84, on fuel & range, safety.
| Category · weight | 2027 Kia Carnivaloverall 100 | 2027 Chrysler Pacificaoverall 84 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 66.7 |
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 97 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 100 | 84 |
Kia Carnival: model-level data · Chrysler Pacifica: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPKia Carnival
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Chrysler Pacifica
Top recalls
- minorBack Over Prevention26V531000 · 844,027 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia Carnival | Chrysler Pacifica | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Carnival Hybrid | Pacifica |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 33 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,900 | $2,850 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Kia Carnival or the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica?
The Kia Carnival wins clearly, 100 to 84, on fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Carnival scores 100 and the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica 84. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Kia Carnival or the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica?
2027 Kia Carnival: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Chrysler Pacifica: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.