2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Chrysler Pacifica vs Kia Carnival
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Carnival uses 0.8 L/100 km less combined (7.2 vs 8), about 160 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the Carnival: 7.7/10 vs 5.5/10.
- Only the Pacifica offers AWD or 4WD, useful in a Canadian winter.
- Transport Canada lists 3 safety recalls for the 2026 Pacifica and 1 for the Carnival.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec |  | KiaKia Carnival |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | — | $42,445 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 5.5/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Body | Minivan | Minivan |
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid | Hybrid |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 8 | 7.2 |
| City | 8 | 6.9 |
| Highway | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| Electric range | 51 km | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 74 | 169 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | — | 288 hp |
| Seats | — | 8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | No |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 3 | 10 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 3 | 1 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.