Kia Carnival vs Honda Odyssey
Overview | |
Years produced1995-Present | Years produced2022-Present |
MSRP$33,040 | MSRP$33,600 |
Average price$28,147 | Average price$39,830 |
Listings1006 | Listings241 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
Pros
| |
Reviews SummaryIf you are a minivan aficionado like we are, then you know that the 2022 Honda Odyssey is the most enjoyable one to drive. It has that light, effortless, responsive driving character that Honda bakes into every one of its cars, trucks, SUVs, and minivans. But you also know that the Odyssey’s rivals are successfully outflanking it in terms of stylish design, all-weather capability, electrified efficiency, infotainment technology, and outright luxury. In response to these new threats, Honda makes no changes to the 2022 Odyssey. Good thing its “original recipe” approach remains pretty tasty. | |
Reviews SummaryAhead of a 2025-model-year refresh, the 2024 Kia Carnival carries over unchanged as Kia’s entry into a small, but competitive, minivan segment that also includes the Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, and Toyota Sienna. The Carnival offers a great driving experience and affordable starting price, but these upsides are tainted by a lack of all-wheel drive and mixed safety ratings. | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 280 hp V6 | Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower280 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 280 hp V6 | Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Torque262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower280 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space32.8 cu ft | Cargo Space40.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight4398 lbs | Curb Weight4431 lbs |
Height68.3 in | Height68.5 in |
Length205.2 in | Length203.0 in |
Width78.5 in | Width89.2 in |
Wheelbase118.1 in | Wheelbase121.7 in |
Maximum Payload1621 lbs | Maximum Payload1279 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1995-Present | 2022-Present |
MSRP | $33,040 | $33,600 |
Average price | $28,147 | $39,830 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
| |
Summary | If you are a minivan aficionado like we are, then you know that the 2022 Honda Odyssey is the most enjoyable one to drive. It has that light, effortless, responsive driving character that Honda bakes into every one of its cars, trucks, SUVs, and minivans. But you also know that the Odyssey’s rivals are successfully outflanking it in terms of stylish design, all-weather capability, electrified efficiency, infotainment technology, and outright luxury. In response to these new threats, Honda makes no changes to the 2022 Odyssey. Good thing its “original recipe” approach remains pretty tasty. | Ahead of a 2025-model-year refresh, the 2024 Kia Carnival carries over unchanged as Kia’s entry into a small, but competitive, minivan segment that also includes the Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, and Toyota Sienna. The Carnival offers a great driving experience and affordable starting price, but these upsides are tainted by a lack of all-wheel drive and mixed safety ratings. |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 280 hp V6 | 3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6000 rpm | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 280 hp V6 | 3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6000 rpm | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 32.8 cu ft | 40.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4398 lbs | 4431 lbs |
Height | 68.3 in | 68.5 in |
Length | 205.2 in | 203.0 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 89.2 in |
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 121.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1621 lbs | 1279 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 3500 lbs |
By: CarGurus + AI
At CarGurus, our team of experienced automotive writers remain at the heart of our content operation, conducting hands-on car tests and writing insightful guides that are backed by years of industry experience. To complement this, we are harnessing AI to make our content offering more diverse and more helpful to shoppers than ever. To achieve this, our AI systems are based exclusively on CarGurus content, ratings and data, so that what we produce is both unique to CarGurus, and uniquely helpful to car shoppers.