Head-to-head
2027 Chrysler Pacifica vs 2027 Kia Carnival
The Kia Carnival wins clearly, 99.8 to 81.6, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, safety.
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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…
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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…
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Verdict · default weights
2027 Kia Carnival
Clear winThe Kia Carnival wins clearly, 99.8 to 81.6, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, safety.
Tech & comfort 2027 Kia Carnival leads by 35.4
Fuel & range 2027 Kia Carnival leads by 33
Safety 2027 Kia Carnival leads by 12.5
| Category · weight | 2027 Kia Carnivaloverall 99.8 | 2027 Chrysler Pacificaoverall 81.6 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 67 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 87.5 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 99.2 | 98.9 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 99.7 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 64.6 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 99.8 | 81.6 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Kia Carnival: base trim LX FWD · Chrysler Pacifica: base trim Pacifica LX FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Kia Carnival wins
- It lists 34 standard driver-assist features against 20.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (49.5 points against 32 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It is rated 33 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica answers
- It gives rear passengers 36.5 in of legroom against 35.6.
- It carries 127 hp per ton against 126.
What they share
- 7 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
52 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Kia CarnivalLX FWD | Chrysler PacificaPacifica LX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $37,490 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3,470 cc | 3,605 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.5-liter V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda III Engine | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 DOHC 24-valve VVT |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 287 hp | 287 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 18 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 21 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.510:1 | 3.25 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | 5.1 in |
| Overall height | 68.5 in | 69.9 in |
| Overall length | 203 in | 204 in |
| Overall width | 78.5 in | 79.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 122 in | 122 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 145 cu-ft | 141 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 87.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 40.2 cu-ft | 32.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 197 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 | 7 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.9 in | 40.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.5 in | 39.6 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.6 in | 38.7 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.1 in | 41.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | 40.5 in | 39 in |
| Third-row legroom | 35.6 in | 36.5 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 4,521 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,555 lbs | 4,521 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,283 lbs | 6,055 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut | Independent MacPherson strut, coil-over gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link | Independent twist-blade with coil springs, twin-tube shock absorbers with integrated rebound springs |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Column-Mounted Electric Power steering | Electric rack and pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 19.9 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 325 mm | 330 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | vented rotor, twin-piston floating caliper |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electric |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm | 330 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid rotor, single-piston floating caliper |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | Cast aluminum |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | 7 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P235/65R17 | 235/65R17 BSW all-season |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19 gal | 19 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 64.2 in | 63.8 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 63.2 in | 63 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 59.5 in | 61.2 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
177 features · differences first, then sharedSafety38 differ · 46 listed
| Feature | Kia CarnivalLX FWD | Chrysler PacificaPacifica LX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | std | — |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCTA) | std | — |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA) | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning-Plus | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | std | — |
| Rear view monitor with dynamic parking guidance | std | — |
| Child Seat Anchor System (LATCH) | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning - Forward and Reverse (PDW-F/R) | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) | std | — |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) | std | — |
| 1st-row side airbags | std | — |
| 3-point seat belts | std | — |
| Auto high-beam headlamp control | std | — |
| Blind Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA) | std | — |
| Blind-spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path detection system | — | std |
| Electric parking brake with Safe Hold | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold | std | — |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | — | std |
| Four-wheel discs with anti-lock | — | std |
| Front seat-belt pretensioners | std | — |
| Height adjustable front headrests | std | — |
| Height adjustable rear headrests - 7 seats | std | — |
| Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors | std | — |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | std | — |
| Impact sensing door unlock | std | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | std | — |
| ParkSense rear park assist system with stop — assists while parking | — | std |
| ParkView rear backup camera (not available with 360-degree surround view camera system) | — | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Ultrasonic Sensor | std | — |
| Remote keyless/illuminated entry system | — | std |
| Remote proximity (all doors) | — | std |
| Security alarm | — | std |
| Speed sensing door lock | std | — |
| Third-row lockout | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | std | std |
| Pedestrian AEB | std | std |
| Advanced multistage driver and front passenger; includes low-risk deployment | std | std |
| Front seat-mounted side | std | std |
| Side-curtain for outboard passengers in all three rows | std | std |
| Driver and front passenger inflatable knee blocker | std | std |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | std | std |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | std | std |
Infotainment11 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Kia CarnivalLX FWD | Chrysler PacificaPacifica LX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4G LTE Wi-Fi hot spot | std | — |
| Bluetooth Hands-free with Voice Recognition | std | — |
| 12.3-inch audio display unit with navigation, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, HD Radio, SiriusXM, Bluetooth with Voice Recognition and integrated modem (AVN 5.0) | std | — |
| 2nd-row USB ports (integrated into side of 1st-row seats) | std | — |
| 3rd-row USB ports (located above arm rests) | std | — |
| 6-speakers (including tweeters) | std | — |
| Firmware OTA | — | std |
| Floor console media port with 2 USB ports | std | — |
| SiriusXM Radio | — | std |
| Sound System — Six speakers | — | std |
| Uconnect 5 with 10.1-in. display — includes 10.1-in. touchscreen, AM/FM, AUX/USB, voice text reply, wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay, HD radio, Amazon Alexa compatibility, SiriusXM 360L with Pandora, Firmware OTA and dual phone connectivity | — | std |
| Mounted audio controls | std | std |
Convenience12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Kia CarnivalLX FWD | Chrysler PacificaPacifica LX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Remote start system | — | std |
| Smart Key with push-button start, burglar alarm, immobilizer and panic | std | — |
| 12V power outlet (cargo) | std | — |
| 2nd-row power sliding doors | std | — |
| Power door locks with driver and passenger control | std | — |
| Power front and rear one-touch up/down | — | std |
| Power Outlets — Auxiliary, 12-volt in instrument panel | — | std |
| Power windows (front and rear) | std | — |
| Power windows with driver's one-touch auto-up/down and safety | std | — |
| Smart power sliding rear doors (hands-free) | std | — |
| Windows — Power second row | — | std |
| Manual liftgate | std | — |
Climate1 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Kia CarnivalLX FWD | Chrysler PacificaPacifica LX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysler clean air filtration system | — | std |
| Three-zone automatic temperature control | std | std |
Seating16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Kia CarnivalLX FWD | Chrysler PacificaPacifica LX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Eight-way power driver seat with four-way power lumbar support (includes Stow 'n Assist on driver side) | — | std |
| Heated front seats | — | std |
| Eight-way power driver seat with four-way power lumbar support (includes Stow 'n Assist on driver side) | — | std |
| 2nd-row removable seats (Excluding VIP seats) | std | — |
| 2nd-row side seat inner armrests | std | — |
| 2nd-row side seat outer armrests | std | — |
| 2nd-row sliding side seats | std | — |
| 3rd-row 60/40 split-folding seats with double recline | std | — |
| 3rd-row seatback hooks | std | — |
| 7-passenger seating | std | — |
| Cloth seat trim | std | — |
| Height adjustable driver's seat | std | — |
| Rear walk-in device | std | — |
| Seats — Caprice leatherette trim | — | std |
| Second-row Stow 'n Go bucket seats with in-floor storage bins | — | std |
| Third-row Stow 'n Go bench seat | — | std |
Interior30 differ · 34 listed
| Feature | Kia CarnivalLX FWD | Chrysler PacificaPacifica LX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated | — | std |
| 4.2-inch TFT LCD supervision meter cluster | std | — |
| 2nd-row (behind 1st-row Passenger Seat) shopping hook | std | — |
| 2nd-row puddle lamps | std | — |
| 3rd-row center armrest with cupholders | std | — |
| Cargo lamp | std | — |
| Coat hooks (x2) | std | — |
| Door pocket bottle holder | std | — |
| Door scuff plates | std | — |
| Floor console with center armrest, cupholders, storage and power outlet | std | — |
| Front door courtesy reflector | std | — |
| Glove box, locking | — | std |
| Lighting — Cargo compartment lamp | — | std |
| Lighting — Front and rear LED lamps | — | std |
| Lighting — Front, courtesy lamp | — | std |
| Lighting — Overhead, ambient surround | — | std |
| Lower instrument panel cubby | — | std |
| Map lamp | std | — |
| Matte silver inside door handles | std | — |
| Matte silver sliding inside door handle | std | — |
| Metal paint crashpad garnish | std | — |
| Metal paint door garnish | std | — |
| Room lamp | std | — |
| Shades — Second-row retractable | — | std |
| Steering column — tilt/telescoping | — | std |
| Storage — Floor tray | — | std |
| Storage — Super Console | — | std |
| Tilt and telescopic steering column | std | — |
| Carpet Floor Mats | opt | — |
| Rheostat | std | — |
| Techno leather-wrapped | std | std |
| Day/night rearview | std | std |
| Illuminated visor vanity | std | std |
| Trip computer — Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) 7-in. configurable digital display instrument cluster with controls mounted on steering wheel | std | std |
Exterior36 differ · 38 listed
| Feature | Kia CarnivalLX FWD | Chrysler PacificaPacifica LX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 17-inch Alloy wheels | std | — |
| Acoustic windshield | — | std |
| Black DLO surround molding | std | — |
| Black side sill garnish | std | — |
| Body-color outside mirrors | std | — |
| Door Handles — Body color | — | std |
| Doors — Power-sliding | — | std |
| Electric adjustable outside mirrors | std | — |
| Folding outside mirrors | std | — |
| Front, rain-sensing | — | std |
| Glass — Sunscreen | — | std |
| Grille — Black with Bright surround | — | std |
| Half chrome coating outside door handles | std | — |
| Heated tailgate glass | std | — |
| Inflator kit with sealant | — | std |
| LED Headlamps — Automatic | — | std |
| LED Multi-Focus Reflector headlights (MFR) | std | — |
| Liftgate — Power, adjustable height | — | std |
| Rear combination lamps | std | — |
| Rear spoiler | std | — |
| Shark fin antenna | std | — |
| Silver Paint trim on Radiator Grille | std | — |
| Silver-painted C-Pillar garnish | std | — |
| Silver-painted tailgate garnish | std | — |
| Single exhaust with black finish | std | — |
| Solar glass (windshield) | std | — |
| Tempered, first row | — | std |
| Tinted glass (Delta Fixed) | std | — |
| Tinted glass (Front Doors) | std | — |
| Tires — 235/65R17 BSW all-season (FWD) | — | std |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers (conventional) | std | — |
| Wheels — 17-in. Tech Silver (FWD) | — | std |
| Defroster — rear | — | std |
| Privacy glass (2nd-row Sliding Door, Tailgate, Quarter Fixed Glass, Rear Door, Backlite) | std | — |
| LED High Mounted Stop Lamp | std | — |
| Temporary Spare Tire (steel) | std | — |
| Foldaway, power, heated Gloss Black color, supplemental turn indicator | std | std |
| LED daytime running lamps | std | std |
Powertrain11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Kia CarnivalLX FWD | Chrysler PacificaPacifica LX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| FWD | — | std |
| 3.5L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 6-cylinder engine | std | — |
| 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 variable-valve timing (VVT) with engine stop-start (ESS) and nine-speed automatic transmission | — | std |
| 650-amp, maintenance free battery | — | std |
| 8-speed automatic transmission with H-Matic Shifting | std | — |
| Auxiliary battery | — | std |
| Column Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select | std | — |
| Engine block heater | — | opt |
| Fuel Tank — 19-gallon | — | std |
| High-efficiency 180 amp alternator | — | std |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Kia CarnivalLX FWD | Chrysler PacificaPacifica LX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Gas shock absorber | std | — |
| MacPherson strut and stabilizer bar front suspension | std | — |
| Multi-link rear suspension | std | — |
| Suspension — Touring-tuned | — | std |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Kia CarnivalLX FWD | Chrysler PacificaPacifica LX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Towing Trailer Hitch | opt | — |
| Cargo net hook | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPKia Carnival
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Chrysler Pacifica
Safety Signal 97 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (1), Engine (1)
Top recalls
- minor Back Over Prevention 26V531000 · 844,028 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia CarnivalLX FWD | Chrysler PacificaPacifica LX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $37,490 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $37,490 – $53,590 9 trims | — 7 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Carnival Hybrid | Pacifica |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 33 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,050 | $3,050 |
| 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, 99.8 to 81.6, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Carnival scores 99.8 and the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica 81.6. 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.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Kia Carnival and the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica?
Where the 2027 Kia Carnival wins: it lists 34 standard driver-assist features against 20, lists more comfort and tech equipment (49.5 points against 32 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and is rated 33 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica answers: it gives rear passengers 36.5 in of legroom against 35.6 and carries 127 hp per ton against 126. What they share: 7 seats.