How Many Seats Does a Kia Carnival Have?

The 2022 Kia Carnival can seat eight passengers with three rows of seating. Learn more here.
Written by Rob Shapiro
Reviewed by Jessica Barrett
The 2022 Kia Carnival can fit up to eight passengers with its third row of seating. Its total passenger volume is 168.2 cubic feet and its cargo space maxes out at 145 cubic feet behind the front row.   
The 2022 Kia Carnival offers a ton of room for large families or those who require a good amount of cargo space for everyday life and recreational fun. This minivan also has the desired safety features to help it keep pace with other eight-passenger minivans. 
Once you’ve been charmed by the bells and whistles of the Carnival, you need to understand how many passengers it can fit and how much cargo you can transport. 
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How many seats does the 2022 Kia Carnival have?

The 2022 Carnival is equipped to comfortably carry eight passengers. It’s also spacious enough to accommodate the average driver's cargo needs.  
The Carnival is designed for large families not only with its passenger capacity but with its safety tech. The 2022 Carnival comes standard with:
  • Dual front advanced airbags
  • Front seatbelt pretensioners
  • Anti-lock braking system
  • Electronic stability control
  • Dual front side airbags
  • Dual rear side airbags
  • Full-length side curtain airbags
  • Driver’s knee airbags
While none of these features should be considered advanced, they are important and can keep passengers safe in the event of a crash. 

Does the Carnival have three rows of seats?

Yes, the 2022 Carnival comes with three rows of seats necessary to fit all eight passengers.  
Most owners would agree that it can feel a bit cramped with a full load of passengers. The third row only has 38.6 inches of headroom and 35.6 inches of legroom, but 59.5 inches of shoulder room should at least help with side-to-side space. 
With less than eight passengers, there should be ample space for everyone and it’s worth noting that even with every seat being used this minivan is far less cramped than a similar SUV.  
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2022 Kia Carnival interior

Kia doesn’t have a reputation for having the most eye-catching interiors on the market. The 2022 Carnival’s interior is serviceable but more practical than stunning. Its tech is best described as “okay” but does do a good deal to enhance its safety and reliability.
Large families with small children shouldn’t be concerned about the interior’s comfort, but taller teens and adults might have to adjust how they sit. In fairness, this can be said about many competing minivans at the Kia Carnival’s price point. 

Dimensions

Let’s dive into how spacious the three rows of seats are in the 2022 Carnival. These dimensions will give you the best idea of how comfortable the passengers you most often transport will be, or if you need something bigger.
Seating dimensions
Total passenger volume
168.2 cubic feet
Front headroom
40.9 inches
Front legroom
41.1 inches
Front shoulder room
64.2 inches
Front hip room
59.8 inches
Second-row headroom
39.5 inches
Second-row legroom
40.5 inches
Second-row shoulder room
63.2 inches
Second-row hip room
64.2 inches
Third-row headroom
38.6 inches
Third-row legroom
35.6 inches
Third-row shoulder room
59.5 inches
Third-row hip room
50.4 inches
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Cargo space

Cargo space is where the 2022 Carnival earns its keep. It has 145.1 cubic feet behind the front row, which is pretty impressive. 
If you are using your Carnival mostly to transport cargo, you will probably fold down the second and/or third row when needed. The cargo space behind the second row is 86.9 cubic feet and 40.2 cubic feet behind the third row. 
We’d call this more than enough space for most. For instance, the Kia Telluride only offers 87 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the front seats and a minuscule 21 cubic feet behind the third row. The Carnival can handle a lot more and for those who need a lot of cargo space—the decision should be an easy one. 
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Which other Kia vehicles can seat eight people?

Besides the Carnival, Kia also has the above-mentioned
Kia Telluride
as an eight-passenger option
The Telluride also comes with many desirable safety features like side curtain airbags, 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions, driver’s side knee airbags, and more. It offers decent performance too thanks to a 3.8 L naturally aspirated Lambda V6 DOHC engine, which generates 291 hp @ 6,000 rpm and 262 lb-ft of torque at 5,200 rpm.    
The Telluride is also a few thousand dollars cheaper, so if the price is a concern, the Telluride might make more sense for you.  

How to save on Kia Carnival insurance costs

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