2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid vs 2024 Honda Odyssey
Overview | |
MSRP$38,240 | MSRP$40,800 |
Listings913 | Listings516 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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2024 Honda Odyssey Reviews Summary | |
2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid Reviews SummaryThe 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid is a new addition to the Kia Carnival minivan lineup, giving buyers the option of a hybrid powertrain for the first time. The Carnival gets a number of updates as well, including refreshed exterior styling and tech features, to help it remain competitive with the Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, and Toyota Sienna in the small—but still significant—minivan segment. Verdict: The Carnival's new hybrid powertrain enhances an already-impressive package. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 280 hp V6 | Engine1.6L 242 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower280 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity1.5 kWh |
MPG City19 | MPG City34 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 280 hp V6 | Engine Name1.6L 242 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower280 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity1.5 kWh |
MPG City19 | MPG City34 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space32.8 cu ft | Cargo Space40.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight4482 lbs | Curb Weight4852 lbs |
Height69.6 in | Height68.5 in |
Length205.2 in | Length203.0 in |
Width78.5 in | Width89.2 in |
Wheelbase118.1 in | Wheelbase121.7 in |
Maximum Payload1537 lbs | Maximum Payload1652 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $38,240 | $40,800 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid is a new addition to the Kia Carnival minivan lineup, giving buyers the option of a hybrid powertrain for the first time. The Carnival gets a number of updates as well, including refreshed exterior styling and tech features, to help it remain competitive with the Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, and Toyota Sienna in the small—but still significant—minivan segment. Verdict: The Carnival's new hybrid powertrain enhances an already-impressive package. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 280 hp V6 | 1.6L 242 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 8 |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.5 kWh | |
MPG City | 19 | 34 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 280 hp V6 | 1.6L 242 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.5 kWh | |
MPG City | 19 | 34 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 32.8 cu ft | 40.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4482 lbs | 4852 lbs |
Height | 69.6 in | 68.5 in |
Length | 205.2 in | 203.0 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 89.2 in |
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 121.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1537 lbs | 1652 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 2500 lbs |
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