Honda Odyssey vs Kia Sedona
Overview | |
Years produced2002-2012 | Years produced1995-Present |
MSRP$26,400 | MSRP$42,220 |
Listings850 | Listings9460 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryIn order to carve a niche for its Sedona model, Kia marries SUV design cues with the utility and practicality of a minivan. Then, for extra measure, the top-of-the-line SXL model gets the materials and features of a luxury car. Blend these attributes with top-notch safety ratings, and the 2016 Kia Sedona might just be the best minivan available. | |
Reviews SummaryHonda hasn’t redesigned the Odyssey since 2018, but this minivan does get a few updates that will appeal to the Odyssey faithful. They include subtle styling changes, a new 7-inch digital driver display, an updated 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, modernized USB-C charging ports, and a smartphone charging pad. A new Amazon Fire TV rear-seat entertainment system also arrives for 2025. While appreciated, these improvements don’t rescue the Odyssey from its increasingly uncompetitive position. Verdict: The 2025 Odyssey doesn’t offer a hybrid powertrain or an all-wheel-drive (AWD) option. The updated tech merely meets minimum standards and expectations. And in a new crash-test evaluation, Honda’s minivan earns a rare low rating. Certainly, the Odyssey remains comfortable, exceptionally practical, and enjoyable to drive. But it needs a redesign, and soon. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.3L 276 hp V6 | Engine3.5L 280 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower276 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower280 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City18 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.3L 276 hp V6 | Engine Name3.5L 280 hp V6 |
Torque248 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | Torque262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower276 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower280 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City18 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space33.9 cu ft | Cargo Space32.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight4414 lbs | Curb Weight4526 lbs |
Height68.5 in | Height69.6 in |
Length201.4 in | Length205.2 in |
Width89.3 in | Width78.5 in |
Wheelbase120.5 in | Wheelbase118.1 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1493 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2002-2012 | 1995-Present |
MSRP | $26,400 | $42,220 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 6.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | In order to carve a niche for its Sedona model, Kia marries SUV design cues with the utility and practicality of a minivan. Then, for extra measure, the top-of-the-line SXL model gets the materials and features of a luxury car. Blend these attributes with top-notch safety ratings, and the 2016 Kia Sedona might just be the best minivan available. | Honda hasn’t redesigned the Odyssey since 2018, but this minivan does get a few updates that will appeal to the Odyssey faithful. They include subtle styling changes, a new 7-inch digital driver display, an updated 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, modernized USB-C charging ports, and a smartphone charging pad. A new Amazon Fire TV rear-seat entertainment system also arrives for 2025. While appreciated, these improvements don’t rescue the Odyssey from its increasingly uncompetitive position. Verdict: The 2025 Odyssey doesn’t offer a hybrid powertrain or an all-wheel-drive (AWD) option. The updated tech merely meets minimum standards and expectations. And in a new crash-test evaluation, Honda’s minivan earns a rare low rating. Certainly, the Odyssey remains comfortable, exceptionally practical, and enjoyable to drive. But it needs a redesign, and soon. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.3L 276 hp V6 | 3.5L 280 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Horsepower | 276 hp @ 6000 rpm | 280 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 18 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.3L 276 hp V6 | 3.5L 280 hp V6 |
Torque | 248 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | 262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower | 276 hp @ 6000 rpm | 280 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 18 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 33.9 cu ft | 32.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4414 lbs | 4526 lbs |
Height | 68.5 in | 69.6 in |
Length | 201.4 in | 205.2 in |
Width | 89.3 in | 78.5 in |
Wheelbase | 120.5 in | 118.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1493 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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