FAMILY FIGHT -- 2022 Kia Carnival vs. 2021 Toyota Sienna: Comparison 

The look of the kia is just awesome! Looks really expensive, modern, cool. The Toyota hasn't really upgraded much as far as looks go. Love the gas mileage, smooth ride, AWD, and sunroof of the Toyota. Love the looks, technology, tires, of the kia. Honestly think they should talk to families with children to get input on the perfect minivan.

Great job! This is the comparison many have been waiting for. Thank you!

I'm not in the market for a minivan, but I thoroughly enjoyed this comparison video!! You guys have THE BEST car comparison videos on RU-vid, period!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

The KIA Carnival all the way! It's an amazing car. I love mine!

Wow you guys have done a really good job on this comparison great work.

Thank you so much for adding a real world decibel reading, this is an incredible important feature. Family vehicles usually = long trips = must have quiet cabin. Please start to add time stops with titles on your videos to make them even more easy to navigate through.

finally!!! someone did a comparison of the Sienna Hybrid and the new Carnival! Thank you very much!!!

You guys rock every time with these comparison videos! Much love!

Awesome Video, Also I Totally Love Both Of The Minivan's. I Totally Love The Different Design & The Fuel Economy.

Honestly if KIA brings the Carnival in AWD, it’s going to be a market game changer. I like that it’s a minivan but looks like more like an SUV too. I’ve never purchased a Korean car, but I’m really considering it with everything they’re doing.

13:43 don’t JUST wait until you get to to speed to do the quiet test. TEST IT AS YOUR ACCELERATING BECAUSE IT SHOULD BE QUIET THERE TOO.

Another quality comparison video you guys are really honing and mastering your craft with this video format great work as always 😎

All wheel drive is worth 10 point to me in the northwest, where the terrain tends to be slippery and hilly. MPG is far more important that drag racing. Even though your point system appears to give weight to rather minor differences, I appreciate the comparison.

What a way to compare vehicles. This side by side is just a neat idea. Kudos! We almost went with Sienna until we experienced the cabin quality. We chose Carnival at the end.

Test drove the Sienna last weekend and came away impressed. Would love to test drive the Carnival, but they're sold before they get to the dealership!

1k miles into my 2022 Carnival SX and I'm loving it thus far. More space than you know what to do with. The tech is awesome. It was either the Carnival or the Palisade, but I gave up the Palisade AWD for more space in the KIA, plus some savings with the Kia being cheaper. The ride is silky smooth. The vehicle never feels big. The 360 cam, cooled front seats and larger infotainment screen set the hook for me. Kids love the rear screens, but folks should know that the vehicle doesn't have a hotspot for mobile data. I purchased a T-Mobile 5G hotspot, and I dumped 30gbs of movies to USB sticks and the kids have everything they need. Only a few things that I would ding KIA on with the Carnival- none of them deal breakers at all. 1- Too much piano black accent in the cabin. Yes, it's what is in expensive European sports sedans, but it's not something you want in a vehicle with kids. I stash a microfiber towel in the glove for periodic wipe downs. 2. No wireless Apple Car/Android Auto. Bad MISS by KIA- actually all South Korean companies as they're all not supporting the wireless with the larger screen infotainment systems that have NAV. 3. No USB charge/power port in the console cubby. WHAT? The vehicle has like 9 USB charging ports, but none inside the cubby where you can stash things like a 5G hotspot to charge. I can't have wires exposed in my ride. Looks trashy IMO. Gotta be able to stash stuff away that's being charged. 4. The vehicle won't save your driver assist preferences. If you want to prevent the computer from applying brakes in emergency stop situations, there are options in the vehicle settings to switch to "Alarm only!" You can select those, but once you turn the key off, those settings revert back. Hopefully KIA resolves that with a future software update because that feels like a major glitch. I DO NOT want a computer applying my brakes. We've had a few folks on the Carni Owners forum report the vehicle performing emergency stops on the highway in error. That needs to be resolved. All in all, a wonderful vehicle!!

I've had 1 Toyota and 3 Kia's the Carnival hands down for me, that along with the Telluride are hard to come by, most are pre sold..

Comparing a limited FWD Toyota to a carnival SX would have been a closer comparison. AWD is a standalone feature; isolating this comparison to a cost equivalent doesn’t make sense. Also, from what I’ve noticed, the sticker price has very little to do with what you’ll actually pay. . . .

Excellent comparison…the points you rated that’s great Really good job in this..

Great review. The Kia Carnival is an non Hybrid engine. The Toyota Sienna being an Hybrid engine you don't hear the engine clearly.

Went with the Kia Carnival! You won’t be disappointed. Magnificently made!

I was struggling between Sienna and Odyssey. Now I'm struggling between Sienna, Odyssey and Carnival.

excellent video. i love your material how you covered this.

Great video. Only complaint is giving half a point for dual screens v no screens. Also, you can watch 2 different shows + streaming Netflix. You gave as many points to this game changer as 2 extra cup holders... Great content tho!

I think all the major minivan players (Honda, Kia, Toyota, Chrysler) have solid vehicles, but I think Kia just gives you much more bang for your buck.

Please do the same comparison between the KIA Carnival SX Prestige and a 2022 Honda Odyssey Touring model.

I tow fully optioned 16 foot Starcraft with my 2011 Sedona. It does a heck of a job for a minivan by the way. What are the towing capacity of these two?

Love your reviews! Just a suggestion, maybe have a segment for vehicles resale/trade in value? This is something to consider when I look for a vehicle knowing it's value after several years. Thanks.

I ordered a carnival because I looked at used odyssey’s and siennas they wanted the same price as a brand new Kia. I ordered the SX and it comes with an amazing warranty vs buying a used odyssey with 40k miles on it. I really am not worried about the lack of awd I live in a medium climate and have driven everything from cars to Escalades. I can’t wait for cheaper tires and the fancy inside compared to my suv.. We never use our moon roof even when we had a double with kids and heat pounding on your head they just aren’t that useful for me with kids so ours is usually closed except small gaps in fall and spring so no moonroof is fine. With the shortage it took almost 6 weeks to get it we are supposed to have it soon. First minivan so hopefully I made the right choice. Buying a Kia was weird and a van but I think new is better then used.

I went with a full loaded Sienna xle . Went from nyc to Boston for a long weekend on a tank and 1/2 of gas . It’s awesome !

Best, most professional car comparison videos I've seen on youtube. Congrats. You got a new subscriber.

This was a very well done video guys! Keep up the great work

Great review. Today's KIA is what Toyota use to be, but on a much higher technology/value proposition. When KIA brings on hybrid and/or electric flavors, it's game over.

I want the hybrid Sienna, and I wish there was a full PEV option. We have a large family and we've owned multiple different minivans--favorite for comfort was the Chevy Venture, but it had a horrible reliability rating. That was exactly my experience. The Mercury Villager felt very cheap--it was small, flimsy, and powerless. The Dodge Caravan wasn't as comfortable as the Venture, but better than the Villager. It worked well--until it didn't. It needed 3 transmissions by the time it hit 150,000 miles. Finally, we opted for the more expensive Sienna and that's where we've stayed. Reliable, comfortable, adequate power. Now I want to quit paying for gas. I don't ever want to deal with a transmission again. Bring on the EV.

We got the Kia Carnival SX. We are enjoying it so far and we have no complaints but I do love that Sienna MPG though.

You gave the Toy 1.5 points for the fuel savings, but I didn't hear a life expectancy on the batteries nor the cost of replacement to offset the gasoline differences. Why not include that in your evaluation?

Hi Enjoying most of the videos so please keep up the good work. lf l may makie a suggestion about the comparison vidoes, l know it may not be easy but may be you can do something about it. 1.Can you not do a side by side comparison not top and bottom with scores displayed in the corners? lf not the current format is fine. 2. Maybe narrow the blach spaces when doing comparisons, it looks like when you take pictures with a phone and there are those black bars which could be better used to show the cars. Anyway, thanks for the videos. :Looking forward to more good things from you.

Kia look nice i love your videos

Hi, we test drove the 2022 sienna. The cabin wind noise was pretty loud. Did you feel this when you were driving it and how do you feel the carnival compared as far as the cabin noise. I know your Sound meter showed that the carnival had a higher level of noise.

Has anyone done a comparison of the top of the line audio systems comparing the Kia Prestige's Bose with the Toyota Sienna Platinum's JBL?

Sienna all the way, had a 2011 and upgraded to a 2021 a few months ago and this thing is just a dream/fun to drive. On our 4th Toyota and wouldn't buy anything else. Reliability is what I look for and none of them have ever left me sit. And Toyota's resale value is off the charts! This family of 5 Approves! ;)

No AWD on the Carnival is a deal killer for me, totally would have jumped on it.

It’s hard to dismiss the MPG. Other brands offer more luxury but the Cabot match the MPG offered by the Sienna. We’re buying one because, living in the PNW, traffic would kill our gas mileage.

Nice job! Thanks 😊

Should put an asterisk next to the KIA 10 year 100,000 mile warranty as that is just for the first owner and does not transfer. As a Tech that currently has 2 Kia's in the shop getting ENGINES! I will go with the Toyota that I know last hundreds of thousand of miles.(I work on all makes and models and I barely see Toyota)

LOve the Carnival, but I'm going with the Sienna due to Hybrid drive train and AWD. That makes it a game changer .

Excellent review. Love the scoring system.

how are the sienna's silver alloys? They are allow with cheap chrome glued on.

I have heard Kia's have problems after 60k miles. I would like to know reliability after 100k to 150k. I would also like to know how easy standard maintenance is on both.

I'd definitely take the Carnival!

I could be mistaken but I believe the Carnival SX trim was originally supposed to have an all digital gauge cluster but that had to be nixxed because of the chip shortage. That speedometer and tach look exactly like the ones on the lower end Sedonas from the prior generation. I have a 2017 SX so my temp and gas gauge are digital but in the L and LX trims for the 2015 - 2021 model years they are analog. I think Kia basically had to reach into the parts bin here because of the chip shortage.

Great comparison. How does the Sienna's performance with a full load of passengers and luggages?

Hybrid is never the deal breaker for me when shopping for family hauler. Carnival ANYDAY👍👍

AWD is a must to me...Bring it on Kia!

Wow, excellent comparison video ever seen! You won new suscribe!

Really good side by side review. 👌 Awsome

Kia is prettier (to my liking) both exterior and interior. Utility are about the same. BUT, i live in Quebec , so AWD is a definitive advantage, and i do 30k mile per year, so fuel economy is also a MAJOR advantage. Resale value of the Toyota will be a lot better , cuz first it’s a Toyota, AND it’s the only Hybrid AWD currently on the market, so it will be the first one available used in a few years too. So Sienna was the clear winner for me, but i’d prefer the Carnival look

You are the man. AWESOME review. Yours was one of a few reviews that really helped us make our decision. We actually just bought a 2022 LX Seat Package Carnival and we really like it. After researched every minivan/MPV option VERY thoroughly we concluded that Carnival really has the best total package nailed, all things considered. Those include storage space, leg room, interior/exterior SUV design, more ground clearance, safety, better reliability than all other options in recent years, very respectable gas mileage (we’re getting 30+ on highway), unrivaled infotainment user experience, and the best warranty in the business. We used to be a Honda family but it feels like Honda has stopped trying (feels cheap, much less reliable, and VERY cramped drivers seat leg area), Chrysler interior still feels old school (with lackluster long-term satisfaction), and Toyota will cost you premium dollars for hybrid and AWD (but mechanics tell me that those options lead to more expensive maintenance in the long run). Regarding AWD, I discovered a great RU-vid video showing how snow tires (plus traction control) make a much bigger difference than having AWD in the winter. And the Carnival has the BEST 2nd row center/8th seat (especially vs Honda and Toyota), reversible (rear-facing 2nd row option), and with the LX seat package we can remove 2nd row seats if we need to. And the price is VERY competitive. Toyota’s CEO recently admitted that Hyundai/Kia is the one brand family that worries him when considering their competition. For good reason.

Howdy, awesome video and great comparison as always y’all! While I’d personally take the Carnival, both are great choices!😸😸

Good video! Curious about the cabin noise in sienna. I'm shopping minivans and it seeems every brand has its upperhand. For Sienna, it's the engine noise, low tech and limited availability that stops me.

I think if people can over looks, and status, minivan's are a great buy. Of course if you are hauling heavy trailers, a big SUV or truck is a better option. But minivan's provide so much for what you are paying for, especially when it comes to tech and comfortability. Not to mention it's great for smaller children to get in and out of and/or if you have elderly in your family. I can see Kia in the next few years have a hybrid (or even fully electric) option for it's minivan. Great comparison

Sienna for resale value and reliability. I love mine.

I love my Kia Sedona. The Carnival has a large SUV exterior but I love the two tone gray and tan leather seats with red threads. I'm on my second Sedona because the first one was totalled by a 60mph side collision to my Sedona. I believe the van saved my granddaughters and my life. I know what the Sedona held up to in that crash, so I bought another Sedona

Please, anybody can tell me? Timing belt in Sienna and Carnaval are is rubber or chain metal?

The Toyota sienna hybrid battery is actually up under the front two seats

Carnival for me!

Anyone knows which minivan has comfortable ride quality? Also reliability? Kia service department straight up GHETTO in LONG ISLAND NY ((( im debating whether to buy SIENNA or kia

The Carneval does not have LED tail light even at SX trim?

Since I already drive a hybrid and am used to how they drive, the Sienna, even though the Carnival looks better imo. I'd rather have the high mpg.

since when a bigger wheel size considered better?! especially in a mini-van, when comfort is a top priority.

your video says Sienna rear seats dont fold in to floor, saw other video showing that they do, who is correct, you state batteries in the way ???

Got my wife the 2021 Toyota Sienna. Love it. Great on gas huge inside . Drives ok. For a 4 Cylinder.

Thank you for your review.I made my final decision to go with Carnival.

The carnival is pretty stinkin nice! How is the reliability of kia's though? My aunt had a kia and it was always in the shop for something

Great review, great job guys. Thanks.

I have the 2022 Sienna, and it will collect debris inside the rear bumper causing part of the Toyota Safety Sense to fail (RCTA and BSM). It's a design flaw. So if you own this van, be prepared to regularly spray out the inside of the bumper. I would not recommend driving the Sienna on anything but dry roads with minimal dirt.

I have the Sienna and love it. I drove from Tampa to Atlanta and didn’t have to stop for gas when I got gas in Atlanta it only needed13 gallons to fill up then I drove to Indiana. I averaged 38 MPG. Also the turning radius is unbelievable can make upturns really tightly, and it is very stable on turn it is not top heavy at all. Drives like a dream and I have had no issues with power. When you need it it quickly accelerates

The question for me is..can a Carnival go over 200,000 miles?

Toyota has a very long history of the best cars. reliable and quality.thank you guys you did a very good job. I wish you all the best.

Carnival first year production has 2 recalls already. the 2022 sienna has a great warranty • Warranty o Basic warranty: 36 months/36,000miles o Corrosion perforation warranty: 60 months/ unlimited distance o Hybrid/electric system compone warranty: 96 months/100,000miles o Maintenance warranty: 24 months/25,000miles o Powertrain warranty: 60 months/60,000miles o Roadside assistance coverage: 24 months/ unlimited distance o Traction battery warranty: 120 months/150,000miles

I'm surprised kia didn't make a hybrid model

The Carnival is quite tempting, Kia has narrowed the gap, but it's hard to overlook Toyota's strengths, my biggest dislike in the Sienna is the CVT

How much markup can you pay on the fuel cost differences?

What about resale value or reliability? Are they both similiar?

I would have like to seen how they compare when converted to cargo carriers. You mentioned that the Sienna's rear (third) seat doesn't fold flat into the floor, but how much does it stick up? How much room (length) can you get from front to back? Can the 2nd and 3rd row seats be removed? How hard is it to do so?

I have the Sienna and like it a lot... but I think if the Carnival was available at the time back in Febraury, I would had gone with the Carnival. I test drove it 3 times and I thought it was more comfortable and had more cargo space behind the third row...something I miss with the new Sienna vs my previous Gen3 Sienna. Also, all the hollow plastic in the interior of the Sienna still bothers me.... but hey, the MPGs are outstanding and makes me content with the Sienna, gas is $4+ where I am.... averaging 38.7 overall and on a recent road trip driving for a long period, I was getting 42+ mpg.

Great comparison, The VIP lounge seats in the top of the line Kia Carnival made me choose Kia. Those seats are better than the Lexus LX Luxury edition ($140-150k)

Thanks for doing this exact comparison. Was planning on buying a used Sienna in a week. Didn't realize Mia still made a minivan. I thought the Carnival was another suv. I just made a reservation for a Carnival in transit

I love minivans! Everytime I rent a car to travel out of town, I rent a minivan. I own a minivan and a car. Was debating between the Sienna and the Carnival but this video helped me make my decision.

It all depends on your dealbreakers. Mine are: hybrid, AWD, and that X factor of reliability… hard to beat the Toyota.

Which is the best one to have? .. I’m asking because I’m handicapped with a power wheelchair 😬😅

I like both am looking for driving in uber which one is the best for driving uber.

My heart says kia but my brain says toyota! 😭 How do I choose?

The price is similar but the trim level is not the same...

Fuel economy wins... With the current situation of the world.. Plus sienna is reliable.. Good job kia. But safety test is always very good with Toyota..

Love KIA

Based on some sales metrics I read recently, minivan models w/ avail AWD make up only 10% of sales numbers (forget the source). I think given the cost of R&D and manufacturing that goes into AWD, I can see why manufacturers aren't too inclined. In addition, AWD tends to be found in the higher end models as well. So unless you're in bad weather all the time, it's just not worth the returns for manufacturers. Also, IMO, AWD can give you a false sense of security. I have a Subaru w/ AWD. Without the proper tires, AWD isn't going to help you in snowy/icy conditions. Will certainly help in wet weather, but you're better off driving more carefully. Just my opinion of course. I also want to add that 19" wheels are going to introduce more road noise into the cabin as equipped. Not sure how much less noisy the Kia would be w/ the standard 17" wheels, but noise should be lower.

Kia big time

Which has a higher clearance?

Kia carnival Is totally awesome I'm buying that and it's gonna be blue