Kia Carnival vs Honda Odyssey in Cumberland, MD
Kia Carnival vs Honda Odyssey in Cumberland, MD
Western Maryland families looking for a balance of everyday practicality and vacation-friendly amenities in their minivans have plenty to choose from in an otherwise crowded, highly competitive segment. The new Kia Carnival MPV and the Honda Odyssey are two top options, each offering its own winning blend of go-anywhere capability, interior comfort, and modern tech-savvy. If you're planning to finance or lease either model, the experts at Timbrook Kia have made it easier to compare them. Check out our head-to-head here, then bring the gang along and head to our dealership in Cumberland, MD, to explore more of the Carnival firsthand.
Performance
Every Kia Carnival comes ready to hit the road for weekly carpooling and after-school activities. All trims feature a hardworking 287-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces plenty of pulling power: up to 260.4 pound-feet of torque. Paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, the MPV can tow up to 3,500 pounds, which is enough for transporting a light trailer, a pair of jet skis, or a pop-up camper. It's even an efficient urban runabout, achieving an EPA-estimated 21 mpg combined, 25 mpg highway, and 18 mpg city.
The Honda Odyssey may be comparably equipped, with a 280-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 that generates 262 pound-feet of torque, plus a 10-speed auto gearbox and similar towing and fuel-economy ratings. However, with higher horsepower, the Carnival is better at accelerating, changing lanes, and merging in traffic.
Interior & Technology
Inviting from the get-go, the Carnival provides ample room for taking an extended family on a long vacation. It accommodates seven or eight passengers, depending on whether you opt for second-row captain's chairs or Slide-Flex seats, and provides cargo space ranging from 40.2 to a capacious 145.1 cubic feet.
- The base LX trim features plush cloth-trimmed upholstery, a pleasant-feeling leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel, and a technological command center designed to keep you connected away from civilization. It's comprised of a 12.3-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth, navigation, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, a Wi-Fi Hotspot, and, for entertainment, a 6-speaker audio system.
- Step up to the LXS trim. You get SynTex seat trim, heated front seating, and an eight-way power driver's seat with four-way power lumbar adjustment.
- The midrange EX trim adds an 8-way power passenger's seat, upgrades the audio system to an eight-speaker setup, and includes a wireless phone charger for powering compatible peripherals.
- The premium penultimate SX trim brings such luxuries as ventilated front seats, dual sunroofs, and a sizable 12.3-inch curved instrument cluster that displays key vehicle metrics at a glance.
- Leather-trimmed upholstery, a heated steering wheel, and 12-speaker Bose premium audio come standard in the SX Prestige trim at the top of the line.
The Odyssey is comparably equipped but features a smaller 9.0-inch touchscreen and only an 11-speaker audio upgrade.
Safety Features & Driver Aids
The Carnival is purpose-built to protect you and your loved ones between school, work, and the after-hours. It incorporates a wide range of standard driver-assist technologies, including:
- Blind-spot, forward, and rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist systems
- Front and rear park distance warning sensors
- Lane departure warning and lane keeping assistance
- A Lane Following Assist 2 system
- Navigation-based smart cruise control with stop & go
- A Highway Driving Assist system
- Driver attention warning with leading vehicle departure alert
Plenty of upgrades are available as you ascend trim levels, too, including a blind-spot & 360-degree Surround View Monitor, evasive steering assist detection, and a more advanced Highway Driving Assist 2 system. The Odyssey may offer a similar suite, proprietary to Honda, called Honda Sensing, but no 360-degree camera is available anywhere in the lineup, and the Carnival offers more standard features.
Buy or Lease Your Family's New Carnival at Timbrook Kia
Get in touch with us to schedule an exciting test drive today. Once you and your crew have made that long-planned buying decision, you're welcome to discuss financing options with our experts. Whether that was to lease a new Kia or save on your investment by buying a pre-owned or certified pre-owned model, we'll help you realize your ownership dream. Start our credit application process online, and we can have a range of low-APR minivan loans and flexible leasing opportunities ready for you to compare during your visit.
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Timbrook KIA
10210 Mount Savage Rd NW
Cumberland, MD 21502-4927
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