Model Year | 2010 | 2023 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Kia Carnival | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 121.7 in | -3.6 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 203.0 in | -0.9 in |
Width | 77.1 in | 78.5 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 68.8 in | 68.5 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4385 lb. | 4376 lb. | 9 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.9 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.5 in | 64.2 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 59.8 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.1 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.1 in | 63.2 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.4 in | 66.4 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 40.5 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.4 in | 38.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 59.5 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.5 in | 50.4 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 41.1 in | 35.6 in | 5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 121.9 in (over 3 rows) | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | 4.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 40.2 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 91.1 ft3 | 86.9 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 147.4 ft3 | 145.1 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 |
2010 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Absolutely no complaints here. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
No complaints for the second row. Have never sat in the third row. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | Just acceptable. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | These seats kill both my wife and my back on long trips. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 | 0 | Why can't manufacturers make the passenger seat as comfortable with as many adjustments as the driver's side? see full Honda Odyssey review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival.