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2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid MPG & fuel economy

The 2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid is a minivan with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 32 MPG combined (34 city / 31 highway) on regular gasoline. That's down 1 MPG from the 2025 model. Among 7 minivans rated for 2026, it ranks 3rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,453 a year to fuel.

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Combined 32 MPG 34 MPG city · 31 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,453 15,000 mi/yr · $9.69 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2026 #3 of 7 Minivans by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid's fuel average is 13.6 km/L (7.4 L/100 km), or 32 MPG combined: 14.5 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City3414.56.9
Highway3113.27.6
Combined3213.67.4

How it ranks among 2026 Minivans

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  1. 1Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid82 MPGe + 30 MPG $1,280
  2. 2Toyota Sienna Hybrid36 MPG $1,292
  3. 3Kia Carnival Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Honda Odyssey22 MPG $2,114
  5. 5Chrysler Pacifica22 MPG $2,114
  6. 7Kia Carnival21 MPG $2,214
2026 Carnival HybridOther minivansClass median: $2,114/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Carnival Hybrid MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed dual-clutch
Carnival Hybrid
Hybrid 34 MPG 31 MPG 32 MPG — $1,453

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.6L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
6-speed dual-clutch
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
275 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
6/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
6/10

2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid vs. rivals

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Same year, other powertrains: 2026 Kia Carnival (21 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid?

Up to 32 MPG combined (34 city / 31 highway).

What fuel does the 2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid?

The 2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid's fuel average is 13.6 km/L (7.4 L/100 km), or 32 MPG combined: 14.5 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid per year?

About $1,453 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $9.69 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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