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2025 Chrysler Pacifica vs 2025 Kia Carnival

The 2025 Chrysler Pacifica uses less fuel: 10.7 against 11.2 l/100km, about 4% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica costs about $444 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2025 Kia Carnival has fewer NHTSA recalls (1 against 9).

2025 Chrysler Pacifica leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 15 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2025 Chrysler Pacifica10.7 l/100km
2025 Kia Carnival11.2 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2025 Chrysler Pacifica249.2 g/km
2025 Kia Carnival264.7 g/km
Kerb weight
2025 Chrysler Pacifica2,299.3 kg
2025 Kia Carnival2,181.8 kg
NHTSA recalls
2025 Chrysler Pacifica9
2025 Kia Carnival1
Owner complaints
2025 Chrysler Pacifica28
2025 Kia Carnival124

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2025 Chrysler Pacifica2025 Kia Carnival
CO2249.2 g/km264.7 g/km
Combined10.7 l/100km11.2 l/100km
Complaints28124
Recall campaigns91
Cylinders66
Displacement3,600 cc3,500 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30L3ULEV50
Extra-urban8.4 l/100km9.1 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears18
Gross weight2,857.6 kg2,849.9 kg
Kerb weight2,299.3 kg2,181.8 kg
TransmissionAutomatic 9-spdAutomatic (S8)
Urban12.4 l/100km13.1 l/100km

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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