2025 Honda Odyssey vs. 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda Odyssey

2025 Honda
Odyssey

MSRP*: $42,220 to $51,180
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Picture of the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid

2025 Kia
Carnival Hybrid

MSRP*: $40,800 to $52,900
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MPG - City 19 MPG 34 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 140.7 ft3 145.1 ft3
Engine
  • 280-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 242-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 280 hp 242 hp
Exterior Length 205.2 in 203.0 in
Exterior Width 78.5 in 78.5 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 40.9 in
Front 41.1 in
Rear 40.5 in
Head Room Front 38.7 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 39.7 - 40.9 in
Rear 37.6 - 39.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Honda Odyssey offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Kia Carnival Hybrid, with comparable head- and legroom. The Kia Carnival Hybrid will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Honda Odyssey.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda Odyssey as you will with the Kia Carnival Hybrid, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Honda Odyssey or the Kia Carnival Hybrid, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Honda Odyssey is about the same width as the Kia Carnival Hybrid. When looking at overall length, the Honda Odyssey takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Kia Carnival Hybrid.

Handling
The Honda Odyssey has a smaller turning radius than the Kia Carnival Hybrid, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Honda Odyssey has a little more horsepower than the Kia Carnival Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Honda Odyssey does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Kia Carnival Hybrid.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Honda Odyssey and the Kia Carnival Hybrid. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Honda Odyssey as you will in the Kia Carnival Hybrid.