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Honda Odyssey vs. Kia Carnival

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$43,195
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2027 Honda Odyssey2027 Kia Carnival
Starting MSRP
$43,195
$37,490
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline V-6
Regular Gasoline V-6
MPG
19 City / 28 Hwy
18 City / 26 Hwy
Horsepower
280 hp
287 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
8
7
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
5 yr / 60,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2027 Honda Odyssey2027 Kia Carnival
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
262 @ 4700
260 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
280 @ 6000
287 @ 6400
Displacement
3.5 L/212
3.5 L/212
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline V-6
Regular Gasoline V-6
Transmission Options
  • 10-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
19 City / 28 Hwy
18 City / 26 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2027 Honda Odyssey2027 Kia Carnival
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Compact in
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
17 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
17 X 6.5 in
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Compact
Rear Tire Size
P235/60HR18
P235/65HR17
Front Tire Size
P235/60HR18
P235/65HR17

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2027 Honda Odyssey2027 Kia Carnival
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Trailing Arm
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Trailing Arm
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut

Steering

Steering comparison
2027 Honda Odyssey2027 Kia Carnival
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
40 ft
38 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2027 Honda Odyssey2027 Kia Carnival
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
33 ft³
40 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
87 ft³
87 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
141 ft³
145 ft³
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
7 in
Track Width, Rear
67 in
69 in
Track Width, Front
67 in
69 in
Height, Overall
70 in
69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
79 in
79 in
Length, Overall
205 in
203 in
Wheelbase
118 in
122 in
Third Hip Room
48 in
50 in
Third Shoulder Room
60 in
60 in
Third Leg Room
38 in
36 in
Third Head Room
38 in
39 in
Second Hip Room
65 in
66 in
Second Shoulder Room
62 in
63 in
Second Leg Room
41 in
41 in
Second Head Room
39 in
40 in
Front Hip Room
59 in
60 in
Front Shoulder Room
63 in
64 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
41 in
Front Head Room
39 in
41 in
Passenger Volume
160 ft³
168 ft³
Passenger Capacity
8
7

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2027 Honda Odyssey2027 Kia Carnival
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
20 gal
19 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 lbs
350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,500 lbs
3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 lbs
350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,500 lbs
3,500 lbs
Base Curb Weight
4,526 lbs
4,852 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2027 Honda Odyssey2027 Kia Carnival
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2027 Honda Odyssey2027 Kia Carnival
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2027 Honda Odyssey2027 Kia Carnival
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
180
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
660

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2027 Honda Odyssey2027 Kia Carnival
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
13 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2027 Honda Odyssey or the 2027 Kia Carnival?

The 2027 Honda Odyssey is more fuel efficient than the 2027 Kia Carnival with 22 MPG combined versus 21 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2027 Honda Odyssey or the 2027 Kia Carnival?

The 2027 Kia Carnival is cheaper than the 2027 Honda Odyssey with a $37,490 starting MSRP versus a $43,195 starting MSRP.

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