Vehicle Overview
Key specifications and features at a glance
Carnival 3.5L V6
Overview
Transporter T6 Highline
2025
Year
2015 - 2024
3470
Engine
2000
200
Power
110
Petrol
Fuel
Petrol
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
7
Seating
7
Detailed Specifications
Complete technical specifications comparison
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Carnival 3.5L V6
Specification
Transporter T6 Highline
3470
Engine Capacity
2000
Lambda III / Smartstream G3.5
Engine Code
—
V6
Cylinder Configuration
Inline-4
6
Number of Cylinders
4
—
Aspiration
Turbocharged
200
Power
110
331
Torque
280
190
Top Speed
182
FWD
Drive Type
FWD
7
Fuel Economy City
10
10
Fuel Economy Highway
13
8
Fuel Economy Combined
—
—
Emission Standard
Euro 6
235 / 60R18
Tyre Size
215 / 65 R16
18
Wheel Size
16
5
Number of Doors
5
7
Seating Capacity
7
Ventilated Disc
Front Brakes
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid disc
MacPherson Strut
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut with coil springs
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension
Double wishbone
Electric Power Steering
Steering Type
Electric rack and pinion
7
Number of Airbags
4
—
Towing Capacity
2500
5.8
Turning Circle
11.8
Dimensions & Weight
Physical specifications and measurements
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Carnival 3.5L V6
Dimension
Transporter T6 Highline
72
Fuel Tank Capacity
80
5155
Length
4904
1995
Width
1904
1775
Height
2297
3090
Wheelbase
3000
172
Ground Clearance
193
2095
Kerb Weight
2007
627
Boot Space
885
Features Comparison
Standard and optional equipment comparison
Safety
Carnival 3.5L V6
Feature
Transporter T6 Highline
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 3.5L V6
Feature
Transporter T6 Highline
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 3.5L V6
Feature
Transporter T6 Highline
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 3.5L V6
Feature
Transporter T6 Highline
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
Pros & Cons
Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle
Kia Carnival 3.5L V6
Pros
- +Luxury family cabin
- +Powerful V6 engine
- +Comfortable lounge seats
- +Spacious seven seats
- +Premium road presence
Cons
- −High fuel consumption
- −Very expensive
- −Large city footprint
- −Costly maintenance
- −No hybrid option
Volkswagen Transporter T6 Highline
Pros
- +Spacious seven-seat cabin
- +Strong 150 hp turbo engine
- +Large 885-litre luggage space
- +High 2500 kg towing capacity
- +Good highway fuel economy
Cons
- −Used-import price is high
- −Manual gearbox only
- −Large size is difficult in cities
- −Volkswagen parts can be costly
- −Limited authorised local support
Which one should you buy?
Best Overall: Volkswagen Transporter T6 Highline
Leads this comparison on best overall with a score of 55.
Our Recommendation
Choose Kia Carnival 3.5L V6 if: Space, seating, and everyday practicality come first.
Choose Volkswagen Transporter T6 Highline if: Space, seating, and everyday practicality come first.
Bottom Line: Volkswagen Transporter T6 Highline offers the strongest overall profile in this comparison.
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