Kia Carnival: YP vs KA4 Facelift
Verdict
This is a straight old-versus-new Carnival call. The Kia Carnival KA4 Facelift is the bigger people-mover, stretching to 5,155 mm with a 3,090 mm wheelbase and 11 seats, so it suits shuttle-style family use better. The Kia Carnival YP is shorter at 5,115 mm and seats eight, but its 359-litre boot is far more usable than the KA4 Facelift’s 56 litres when every row is occupied. Power is close: 190 hp versus 197 hp, with both diesels making 440 Nm.
Pick the Kia Carnival YP if eight seats are enough and you want the much larger 359-litre boot behind the passengers.
Pick the Kia Carnival KA4 Facelift if you need 11 seats, eight airbags and the longer 3,090 mm wheelbase.
Key differences
- Price: Kia Carnival YP RM149,522; Kia Carnival KA4 Facelift RM188,888
- Seats: Kia Carnival YP 8; Kia Carnival KA4 Facelift 11
- Boot space: Kia Carnival YP 359 litres; Kia Carnival KA4 Facelift 56 litres
- Engine and output: Kia Carnival YP 2,199 cc, 190 hp; Kia Carnival KA4 Facelift 2,151 cc, 197 hp
- Size: Kia Carnival YP 5,115/1,985/1,740 mm; Kia Carnival KA4 Facelift 5,155/1,995/1,775 mm
- Airbags: Kia Carnival YP 6; Kia Carnival KA4 Facelift 8
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 149,522✓ | RM 188,888 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 8 | 11 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 2,199 cc | 2,151 cc |
| Power | 190 hp | 197 hp✓ |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 13.6 s | — |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.4 L/100km | — |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 199 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,115 mm | 5,155 mm |
| Width | 1,985 mm | 1,995 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,060 mm | 3,090 mm |
| Boot space | 359 L✓ | 56 L |
| Fuel tank | 80 L | 72 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 8✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 599 | RM 561✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
YP
- Much bigger 359-litre boot
- Larger 80-litre fuel tank
- Lower road tax at RM599 versus engine size
- Seats eight, not 11
- Six airbags versus eight
- Less power at 190 hp
KA4 Facelift
- Carries 11 occupants
- More power at 197 hp
- Longer 3,090 mm wheelbase
- Tiny 56-litre boot with all seats in use
- Smaller 72-litre fuel tank
- Costs RM39,366 more
YP vs KA4 Facelift FAQ
Is the Kia Carnival YP or Kia Carnival KA4 Facelift better?
The Kia Carnival KA4 Facelift is better for maximum passenger capacity, with 11 seats and eight airbags. The Kia Carnival YP is the more practical pick if eight seats are enough, because it has a far larger 359-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Kia Carnival KA4 Facelift costs RM39,366 more: RM188,888 versus RM149,522 for the Kia Carnival YP.
Which one has more luggage space?
The Kia Carnival YP has far more luggage room, with 359 litres compared with just 56 litres in the Kia Carnival KA4 Facelift.