Hybrid minivan test: Edmunds compares the Kia Carnival Hybrid and Toyota Sienna

It was a bold move when the current-generation Toyota Sienna debuted five years ago exclusively as a hybrid. It may have sacrificed acceleration bragging rights to its V6-powered minivan competitors, but its fuel economy smoked them with a 13- to 14-mpg advantage that could translate to nearly $1,000 in annual fuel savings. Choosing something else could have had big consequences for your budget.

The 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid represents the first time minivan shoppers have had a true “something...