0/5 (0)
$58,700
Recommended Retail Price (RRP)
Excludes on-road costs
0/5 (0)
$59,990
Recommended Retail Price (RRP)
Excludes on-road costs
Vehicle Overview
Key specifications and features at a glance
Carnival Sport Diesel
Overview
Caddy People Mover
2020
Year
2021 - Present
2151
Engine
1968
148
Power
—
Diesel
Fuel
Diesel
Automatic
Transmission
DCT
8
Seating
7
Detailed Specifications
Complete technical specifications comparison
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Carnival Sport Diesel
Specification
Caddy People Mover
2151
Engine Capacity
1968
Smartstream CRDi
Engine Code
—
Inline
Cylinder Configuration
Inline
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Turbocharged
Aspiration
—
148
Power
—
440
Torque
—
FWD
Drive Type
FWD
6.5
Fuel Economy Combined
5.5
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
235 / 60R18
Tyre Size
215 / 55R17
18" alloy
Wheel Size
17
5
Number of Doors
5
8
Seating Capacity
7
Ventilated disc
Front Brakes
Ventilated disc
Solid disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
MacPherson strut
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Rear Suspension
Rigid axle with Panhard rod
Electric power steering
Steering Type
Electromechanical power steering
8
Number of Airbags
9
2000
Towing Capacity
1500
11.7
Turning Circle
12.1
Dimensions & Weight
Physical specifications and measurements
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Carnival Sport Diesel
Dimension
Caddy People Mover
72
Fuel Tank Capacity
50
5155
Length
4853
1995
Width
1855
1775
Height
1800
3090
Wheelbase
2970
162
Ground Clearance
143
2230
Kerb Weight
1758
627
Boot Space
446
Features Comparison
Standard and optional equipment comparison
Safety
Carnival Sport Diesel
Feature
Caddy People Mover
Adaptive Cruise Control
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Traffic Sign Recognition
Driver Attention Monitor
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
360 Camera
Reverse Camera
Hill Start Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Rear Occupant Alert
Comfort
Carnival Sport Diesel
Feature
Caddy People Mover
Keyless Entry
NFC Keyless Entry
Push Button Start
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Power Tailgate
Remote Start
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Memory Seats
Auto Dimming Mirror
Rain Sensing Wipers
Adaptive Headlights
Interior Exterior
Carnival Sport Diesel
Feature
Caddy People Mover
Leather Seats
Fabric Seats
Ambient Lighting
Sunroof
Panoramic Roof
LED Headlights
Matrix LED Headlights
Daytime Running Lights
Alloy Wheels
Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Power Folding Mirrors
Technology
Carnival Sport Diesel
Feature
Caddy People Mover
Touchscreen Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Phone Charging
Built-in Navigation
Premium Audio System
Head-Up Display
USB-C Ports
Bluetooth Connectivity
Voice Control
Connected Car App
Diesel Utility
Carnival Sport Diesel
Feature
Caddy People Mover
Trailer Sway Control
Side Steps
Tow Bar Prep
Pros & Cons
Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle
Kia Carnival Sport Diesel
Pros
- +KA4 Sport diesel uses the Smartstream 2.2 producing 148 kW / 440 Nm in Kia Australia Carnival sheets
- +Eight-speed automatic, FWD, 72-litre tank and about 2000 kg braked towing
- +Eight-seat people-mover packaging at 5155 mm length with 3090 mm wheelbase
- +AEB, lane keep, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic assist are standard on recent Carnival grades
- +627 L luggage behind the third row (VDA) is published for the KA4 body
Cons
- −Current MY sheets emphasise S/Sport+/GT-Line naming; Sport diesel is retained from earlier KA4 grade walks
- −People-mover width and length challenge tight urban parks
- −Diesel feature catalog cannot store Reverse Camera / Alloy Wheels despite fitment
- −Kerb weight is a published band (tare vs max kerb) — left blank as a single cell
- −Third-row access needs the sliding doors and is slower than a conventional SUV
Volkswagen Caddy People Mover
Pros
- +Flexible seven-seat cabin
- +Efficient 2.0 litre diesel
- +Large cabin with sliding doors
- +Strong 1500 kg towing capacity
- +Nine airbags and five-star safety
Cons
- −Modest 90 kW output
- −Front-wheel drive only
- −Third-row boot space is limited
- −Long body needs more parking room
- −Diesel suits longer trips best
Which one should you buy?
Best for Value: Kia Carnival Sport Diesel
Boot space relative to list price contributes positively to the value score.
Best for Practicality / Space: Kia Carnival Sport Diesel
Boot and practicality-related dimensions score well for everyday use.
Best Overall: Kia Carnival Sport Diesel
Across performance, value, efficiency, and practicality, this variant shows a balanced overall profile.
Our Recommendation
Choose Kia Carnival Sport Diesel if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.
Choose Volkswagen Caddy People Mover if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.
Bottom Line: Kia Carnival Sport Diesel leads on value and Kia Carnival Sport Diesel leads on practicality.
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