Compare the 2022 Kia Carnival vs. Honda Odyssey

Minivans are the new premier family vehicle, allowing you to comfortably accommodate your whole family and all their gear on your Mansfield drives. Spitzer Kia Mansfield recognizes that you have many choices for a new minivan. If you’re trying to decide between a 2022 Kia Carnival vs. Honda Odyssey, we can help. The Kia Carnival is a better overall value with higher horsepower, a stronger warranty, and more premium features than the Odyssey at about $700 less!. Explore the differences between the Carnival vs. Odyssey here and contact us with any questions.

2022 Carnival vs. Odyssey: Engine Performance

When deciding between the Kia Carnival vs. Honda Odyssey, you’ll see that they both have a 3.5L V6 engine. But the 2022 Kia Carnival provides higher horsepower, giving you exceptional responsiveness on Lexington roads.

2022 Kia Carnival Engine Specs

• Engine: 3.5L V6
• Horsepower: 290 hp with 262 lb-ft of torque
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission
• Maximum Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs
• Fuel Economy: 19/26/22 mpg city/hwy/combined

2022 Honda Odyssey Engine Specs

• Engine: 3.5L V6
• Horsepower: 280 hp with 262 lb-ft of torque
• Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission
• Maximum Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs
• Fuel Economy: 19/28/22 mpg city/hwy/combined

Carnival or Odyssey: Safety & Warranty

Both the Kia Carnival and Honda Odyssey include standard automatic emergency braking to keep you safe on Shelby drives, but the 2022 Kia Carnival has some safety features that the Honda Odyssey doesn’t:

Kia Carnival Standard Safety Features

• Active lane control
• Blind-spot monitors

Kia Carnival Available Safety Features

• Blind-spot cameras
• Surround-view camera system

Spitzer Kia Mansfield knows you want to feel confident and secure on Ashland drives and the Carnival makes it easy! Another difference between the Kia Carnival vs. Honda Odyssey is in their warranties. The Kia Carnival provides an impressive 5-year/60,000-mile warranty, while the Odyssey offers only a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty.

Carnival vs. Odyssey: Features

The 2022 Honda Odyssey has sliding side doors and a keyless entry, but its standard infotainment screen is only 5.0 inches, disappointedly small by today’s standards in the industry. Many standard and optional amenities in the Carnival are only available as an upgrade in the Odyssey or not available at all! For example:

Kia Carnival Standard Features

• Wireless smartphone charging
• Power-sliding doors
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
• 8.0-inch touchscreen

Kia Carnival Available Features

• Leather upholstery
• 12-speaker Bose® audio
• 12.3-inch digital display
• Twin-pane sunroof

Experience the Kia Carnival at Spitzer Kia Mansfield

If you’re still trying to decide between a Kia Carnival or Honda Odyssey, why not head to Spitzer Kia Mansfield to experience the Kia Carnival in person? Let’s go for a test drive around Mansfield! Contact us to schedule an appointment ahead of time, or just drop by the dealership. Check out our new vehicle specials to get a great deal on your new Kia!