Kia Carnival Special Edition performance summary
The 2026 Kia Carnival Special Edition makes 290 hp and 355 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 8.0s, about 7.5s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 137 mph (220 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 15.79s.
On Carspeed's data it is relaxed — quicker off the line than 31% of the cars in our database, with more power than 52% of them and a higher top speed than 55%. That works out to roughly 157 per horsepower at list price.
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How the Kia Carnival Special Edition ranks against 1,483 cars
Kia Carnival Special Edition vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Carnival Special Edition | 290 | 8.0s | 220 km/h | 15.79s |
| Kia Carnival EX | 290 | 8.0s | 220 km/h | 15.79s |
| Kia Carnival LXS | 290 | 8.0s | 220 km/h | 15.79s |
| Kia Carnival SX Prestige | 290 | 8.0s | 220 km/h | 15.79s |
| Kia Carnival MPV EX | 290 | 8.0s | 220 km/h | 15.79s |
| Nissan Cima | 270 | 8.0s | 210 km/h | 15.82s |
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Kia Carnival Special Edition FAQ
What is the Kia Carnival Special Edition 0-60 mph time?
The Kia Carnival Special Edition does 0-60 mph in about 7.5s, based on its 8.0s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Kia Carnival Special Edition?
The listed top speed is 137 mph, or 220 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Kia Carnival Special Edition have?
The Kia Carnival Special Edition is listed at 290 hp with 355 Nm of torque.
What is the Kia Carnival Special Edition quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Kia Carnival Special Edition quarter-mile at 15.79s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Kia Carnival Special Edition?
Similar performance rivals include Kia Carnival EX, Kia Carnival LXS, Kia Carnival SX Prestige.