2022 Toyota Sienna vs. 2022 Kia Carnival

Are you looking for a three-row minivan to take your family on long weekend drives in the Arizona desert? We’re sure you must have considered the 2022 Toyota Sienna and the 2022 Kia Carnival MPV. Both these multi-purpose vehicles, aka minivans, make for the perfect family vehicles, but the Sienna has some nice tricks up its sleeve that help it leave the Kia Carnival in the dust.

Join our team at Bill Alexander Toyota in Yuma, AZ, as we pit the 2022 Toyota Sienna against the 2022 Kia Carnival and see which car offers the most bang for your buck!

2022 Toyota Sienna vs. 2022 Kia Carnival: Why Should You Buy the 2022 Toyota Sienna?  

When comparing the 2022 Toyota Sienna and the 2022 Kia Carnival, the noticeable and most significant difference is the choice of powertrains. While the Sienna is a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) with a 2.5-liter hybrid engine with Permanent magnet synchronous motors, the Kia Carnival is purely a gasoline-fueled engine.   

The advantage of having the hybrid powertrain in the Toyota Sienna at your disposal is that you can expect significantly higher fuel efficiency. Sienna’s hybrid engine smartly combines the power of gas and electric power to offer unmatched fuel economy for a vehicle its size. As a matter of fact, the 2022 Toyota Sienna offers double the city mpg ratings that the Kia Carnival and ten mpg more on the highway. This means you can rest easy about not running out of fuel any time soon and the anxiety that comes with having to stop frequently at the gas station to get a fill. The 2022 Toyota Sienna also comes with four different drive modes, which you can choose depending on your current driving situation. There are:  

• Normal – combines gas and electric power for balanced power and efficiency 
• Eco – for the best fuel economy  
• EV – for all-electric driving, ideal for short-distance travel in the city   
• Sport – for added power and fun, ideal for the off-roads