Honda Odyssey vs Kia Carnival Annandale NJ

Are you primed for a long adventure outside of Annandale, Clinton, or Somerville, New Jersey, or just an amusing, yet temporary foray to Easton, Pennsylvania? Between the 2022 Honda Odyssey and the 2022 Kia Carnival, you’ll get one or the other. This comparison by Clinton Honda should clear up what matches your itinerary.

Which Offers More Space?

Both the Odyssey and the Carnival look very spacious and seat eight passengers each, but one provides more space when you peer closely. If you compare the cargo space, the Odyssey extends past what the Carnival offers. The Honda spans a total of 158 cubic feet of cargo volume, while the Kia Carnival gives you a maximum of 145.1 cubic feet.

For one of the areas where you may expect space to be a little tight, the Honda offers plenty. Let’s check out the third-row dimensions of both vehicles:

(3^rd-row dimensions)	Honda Odyssey	Kia Carnival
Headroom	38.3 inches	36.8 inches
Legroom	38.1 inches	35.6 inches
Shoulder Room	60.0 inches	59.5 inches

Third-row riders will enjoy stretching out in multiple directions in your Honda minivan.

Continuing with getting into the right position, the driver can adjust their seat in more ways with the Honda. Upgrade to the 12-way power adjustable driver’s seat for more versatility. With the Kia, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat is the most premium seat available.

Honda Odyssey vs Kia Carnival: Safety

Your safety means a lot to both Honda and Kia, so they outfitted these cars with plentiful driver-assist features. Honda offers the Honda Sensing® suite of systems. Two of them are Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, and Traffic Sign Recognition. These can be helpful when you’re headed for congestion or need to know the speed limit changes.

While you’ll have optional Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go in the Kia, Honda provides a comparable system standard. No traffic sign awareness system can be found in the Kia, though.

Rearview cameras come standard in both cars, so you’ll be given extra eyes when backing out of a space. The Honda sports a multi-angle rearview camera, which covers three different angles for a good perspective. Coming standard in the Kia, a Rear View Monitor watches your back—but that’s it. It doesn’t offer more than one angle.

Honda Odyssey vs Kia Carnival: Performance

So many similarities mirror each other with the Honda Odyssey and the Kia Carnival. They include:

3.5L V6 engine
3,500-pound towing capacity
EPA-estimated 19 city MPG*

But the differences do show up, too. If you’re embarking on any long road trips or driving down to Florida for spring break or to see your favorite mouse, the Honda Odyssey keeps up with an EPA-estimated 19 city/28 highway MPG on all trims.*

Although the Kia keeps up with its city gas mileage, it doesn’t with the highway. It achieves an EPA-estimated 26 highway MPG.

For speedy shifting and multiple gears to work with the road, the Honda mates a 10-speed automatic transmission with the engine. The Kia gives you an 8-speed automatic transmission, so you’re not getting as much versatility as you may want.

Adventure or Amusement? 2022 Honda Odyssey vs 2022 Kia Carnival

The 2022 Honda Odyssey is prepared for a long adventure while the 2022 Kia Carnival may offer an amusing jaunt. What works best for your Annandale, Clinton, or Somerville, NJ, or Easton, PA, lifestyle? Clinton Honda recommends the Odyssey for its capabilities and features. Try it out with a test drive to be sure.

*19 city/28 highway/22 combined mpg rating. Based on 2022 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.