MINIVAN MAYHEM! -- 2025 Kia Carnival vs. 2025 Honda Odyssey: Comparison

[@CarConfections]

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[@Shafaymustafa12]

Carnival vs Sienna please ❤

[@jenniferbrito846]

They have made a Sienna vs Carnival video

[@brokeboy87]

​@@jenniferbrito846yes but no kia is fighting back with its hybrid.

[@ffoot9471]

@@jenniferbrito846 Not the '25 Sienna, the interior has signifcant changes

[@Apollyon_666]

Sienna has a +($10k plus markup) price difference for hybrid and AWD but is losing the middle seat in the second row, which is critical to me.

[@limitedreach4446]

Though I wouldn’t get the Kia, Honda needs to redesign this with a hybrid like yesterday!

[@darkivaz-aaa1145]

can't afford it?

[@madm4ttus3r]

I wish you would cover safety and crash test ratings.

[@Car_conversati0nz]

Great comparison, I’ll take the Carnival

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent comparison, Carnival for me!

[@coltonbernard3035]

Kia is truthfully stepping up there game, I hope the reliability jumps up too

[@younghoonkang765]

there = their

[@MapleGX550]

Not yet

[@brokeboy87]

​@@MapleGX550there reliability has gotten somewhat better from being ranked near the bottom to now in the middle of the pack.

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Honda are specifically designed for their manufacturing industry in which they provide hell of money in their business owners

[@victreebel170]

what

[@brokeboy87]

I'm going with Kia on this one. It has a solid Na engine paired with an automatic transmission. This should last up until the 10-year warranty.

[@Shafaymustafa12]

Carnival❤

[@k1slk]

In June 2024, a safety scandal involving the Japanese auto industry rocked the country's car manufacturers. Reliability??!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂 my ass 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@uludak8468]

its always russian roulette with airbags in japanse cars

[@victreebel170]

​@uludak8468those recalled airbag inflators spanned the industry, what are you talking about? my dad's Toyota and my Mazda weren't affected at all

[@carscrazy9870]

Drew, Matt which do you prefer Kia or Honda as you tested in this video?

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

I honestly think they enjoyed the Kia Carnival a lot more than the Odyssey. But they would rather not say because of the Honda fanboy bullies.

[@루나더캣김]

​@@jraheemjefcoat429 Indeed

[@carscrazy9870]

Ok ok in my opinion my parents are to Japan but Kia’s still looks better

[@amanti113]

Kia is more attractive than honda that looks old 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@Zanderthelab]

I wish both brand would quit jacking off and make awd available.

[@ampo326]

the kia do be looking nice though

[@naveenthemachine]

I’ll take the carnival but the odyssey is more dynamic and like the average bmw, the safe option

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Average BMW isn’t safe, man.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@mrgurulittle7000 safe as in the well rounded choice. It does everything well. Theres no category bmw falls behind in vs other brands. No other brand is going to be nearly as well rounded and balanced in all aspects like bmw

[@mrgurulittle7000]

@@naveenthemachine🤔Wish BMW was more reliable.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@mrgurulittle7000 bmw b58 and zf 8 are bulletproof afaik

[@mrgurulittle7000]

@@naveenthemachineBMW makes solid and well engineered engines and trannys. It’s the electronics that are the problem. Also the plastic bits that they use such as the plastic oil pan and other engine bits are what breaks. I wish they were more reliable because there are several BMW that are in my wishlist.

[@louislopez55]

I recently rented the Honda for 8 days and about 750 miles. I strongly disliked the push button transmission, I never got used to it. You have to think about what to do every-single-time you use it. The memory seat was a pain, I had to push the seat memory button every time I started the van, and even then it never went to the correct position. Maybe there was something in the owner’s manual about how to use it, but Enterprise Rental conveniently left it out of the glove box. I thought, “but hey, it has a V-6!” When I got home and first drove my Toyota Highlander Hybrid (which “only” has a four cylinder) I was shocked about how much quicker it felt, probably because of the electric motor assist. There was no comparison, unless you really need the room get a 3-row SUV. (IMO)

[@melvinmezon1944]

Never had any issues with the push button transmission a have a 2017 MDX and is not hard at all I guess some people refuse to get used to it

[@Jallelab99141]

carnival smokes the odyssey in almost all categories

[@SDpapa]

Odyssey looks dated and more "soccer mom" style, and for that reason my $ goes to Carnival, more sporty and modern.

[@mattdude]

Question for minivan customers. How important is it to have the built in rear entertainment system? I feel like nowadays everyone has iPads and fire tablets so it may not be as big of a necessity as it used to. But let me know if I’m wrong.

[@redviego6714]

It's good for road trips with friends and long drives with kids. Putting on horror movies with friends while driving was always a fun tim

[@andic.5117]

I had my 24 Odyssey touring since July 2023, the kids only used the rear entertainment once😂😂😂. They prefer using their phone.

[@chiefkevbe]

Like the new Tahoe, all car manufacturers should instead provide tablet holders in the headrest.

[@concretecharlie51]

Also if you get the Kia make sure you check how fast the seats fly into the screen if you pull the lever.

[@leep4255]

Test drove both the 2025 Honda Odyssey elite and 2025 Kia hybrid SX. Really wanted to to get the Kia but after test driving both - I thought the elite felt more quiet like wind noise and maybe less firm. So, I'm not sure anymore. Also, the back seats are easier to move around in the Honda. It just seems like the Honda is a little bit more well built.

[@Jallelab99141]

How did you gets skip over the autonomous driving feature of the kia carnival sxp prestige? That is a huge feature, self drives almost like a Tesla. That's a BIG feature....

[@CarConfections]

Kia does not offer an autonomous driving system or any kind of hands-free right now. HDA 2.0 is excellent driver assistance but it still requires the driver's participation at all times.

[@Jallelab99141]

@@CarConfections you only have to touch the steering wheel every 30 seconds to 1 minute, otherwise its hands free. its still a great feature to compare and mention

[@sawyerzhang]

and for people buying them here in Canada, Carnival is $10k cheaper than the Odyssey. It is simply a no brainer.

[@loconius]

Although it’s still no real comparison, you didn’t mention the tailgate mode of the rear seat of the odyssey; they can be locked in a chair configuration facing out the back for tailgating!

[@JhonnaCavite]

No word about the slash in the carnival rear quarter panel

[@MrChinchilla411]

I know you gave points to that dash and infotainment system, but the fact that it's all one screen is both ugly, and horribly impractical if it breaks in my mind. You lose infotainment, speed, and cabin control if that goes out? Horrible design. Also you failed the mention removable seats. In these trims, Honda wins with total space due to removable seats. Otherwise good video! Reliability and resale value won out for me but the Kia does have a great product.

[@raynashaetv1415]

Why do ppl always talk about reliability ? When I look at used cars most are traded in at the 80k mark no matter what the make is !

[@android-ud2nf]

Honda for sure. For those saying they want the attractive one calm down it’s a minivan you want the reliable one.

[@NoodlesExtraMSG]

Deadpool has convinced me.

[@BigAltimaEnergy719]

Both of them don't offer an awd and a hybrid option, I'll stick with the Sienna the only good Toyota they still make

[@dotcaodin]

Honda and Toyota are very comfortable with their position in the market that don't provide any innovation in any area like infotainment, security, driving and others. I would never buy a 90' look car because it will rest for 20 years. Usually, people change their vehicle in 5 years. Lol..

[@von98i]

Hyundai should turn the Palisade into a van like Chrysler did w/ the Pacifica

[@jenniferbrito846]

Good idea

[@mjg1544]

Or at least have their own version of the Carnival. Not sure Hyundai is willing to try that again like with the Entourage.

[@lookatthis8455]

You forgot that Kia offers 3 years of maintenance currently.

[@mattdude]

@@lookatthis8455 do they?

[@CarConfections]

Only Hyundai and Genesis do, not Kia

[@kellyvariste4831]

I prefer the Honda Odyssey hands down in terms of style and comfort it's very Acura like if Acura added a minivan to it lineup. So I'm definitely picking the odyssey.❤

[@MapleGX550]

Kia looks better but it still needs some improvement in its unreliable powertrains.

[@brokeboy87]

Kia is actually average to above average in reliability. Just avoid anything with a Dct. VW still hasn't figured that one out either.

[@MapleGX550]

@@brokeboy87 Hyundai and Kia are still struggling and I’d say they’re just average. Most people don’t realize they still use a lot of cheap plastics and rubber in hidden parts. That’s how they save on costs. That’s the trade-off for their fancy interior.

[@victreebel170]

​@@MapleGX550​ They have had well-publicized issues with certain engines, but they don't cheap out in the parts bin like Nissan, GM, and VW do.

[@MapleGX550]

@@victreebel170 you never know them.

[@PrinceGyasi81]

When it comes to minivans, Kia Carnival is always my no.1 Btw please can you review ❤Carnival and seinna ❤

[@mjg1544]

Notice Kia doesn’t publish the wattage to their Bose system. Whereas Honda says 550 watts for their top trim.

[@jenniferbrito846]

I like the Kia’s center console, because Honda’s sliding door to console always gets stuck, so I think Kia prevents that.

[@박동석-u7u]

kia carnival all the way

[@bballboyjumpshot9353]

Like the hyundai!

[@KNRS927]

I’d get the Kia, since it looks a lot nicer, also super practical, also has a V6, and is actual newer while the Honda feels outdated and ancient inside. Nothing wrong with that, but if I want the odyssey, I’d get a good, low miles, 2-4 yearused one that’s basically the same.

[@robertmunizmuniz9157]

Kia Carnival

[@chinocampos4088]

The honda will keep it's value

[@take5DD]

Honda looks dated in and out. This is no different than the one made in 2015. The front looks dated as well, like they didn't even try. The designers for the Honda all went on vacation. So they chose to use the same design as the 2020 model.

[@matthewgeissinger2856]

Can Honda make this not look like a floating turd on wheels? It just looks dated. Trying to convince my wife to go van over SUV and she only likes the Kia because it looks nice. I would prefer the reliability of the Honda and that proven V6.

[@Jerry-gi2lj]

Honda all day long over Kia.

[@bricks-mortar]

👍

[@TheBMurda]

One has more features and bling, one is a far better vehicle that will last, drives better and has incredible utility

[@victreebel170]

They have the same utility and also drive similarly. You can make the point about reliability but there's no need to pretend the Odyssey does anything special over the Carnival. Cuz it doesn't.

[@TheBMurda]

@@victreebel170 They don’t have the same utility. The Carnival centre console is terrible. And the magic slide seats are #1 all time for transporting lots of kids. Which is why people buy vans. Not to mention the tailgating couch off the trunk. And yeah you must not understand driving dynamics if you think they drive similarly. The Carnival is a boat.

[@concretecharlie51]

The carnival isn't for me. I loathe engine drone up hills. V6 all day w the Odyssey. I test drove the carnival sx trim and the hud is a gimmick.

[@ViNothRajP-x6j]

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[@TheAutomotiveReview]

Honda needs to do a major redesign of the Odyssey Minivan. The Side Profile (Lightening Bolt) of the Odyssey is horrible and the tiny rear bumper is laughable! The Kia Carnival is more attractive truck like side view. The Front Clip on the Kia is BAD! The Kia Rear Clip is OK. Honda needs to take the like of the Pilot and Passport and slap them onto the Odyssey, this would dramatically improve the styling of the Odyssey and improve consumer acceptance.

[@ishaansaral502]

Odyssey is so ugly inside and out. It has aged like milk. One of the worst minivans currently. Carnival and Sienna are miles better.

[@Will-It-Wolf]

First

[@melvinmezon1944]

Honda is a joke with the tech

[@tundeakinpelu5266]

HONDA FOREVER!

[@landik1980]

Kia does everything to make the look attractive, adds a lot of tech and lights. But overall quality is really CHEAP!!!

[@uludak8468]

no odyssey hybrid? rip honda

[@jordanimatedstreaming]

and the winner is: Toyota Sienna

[@Bobby_Duncan]

reliability over looks

[@darkivaz-aaa1145]

not honda and toyota

[@thebigone6071]

Honda and Toyota are soooo boring!!!! They just rely on their reputations for reliability and do nothing in terms of taking aesthetic risks, innovating or improving!!!! My phat ebony donk deserves better!!!! Miss my hot and sexy yams with that Honda mess boo boo!!!!!!!

[@joseabreu5802]

Kia

[@markkropf8295]

Honda is ugly. Both need a awd option because that alone could make me choose that vehicle.

[@JhonnaCavite]

? Y OU GOING OFF ROAD

[@Car_conversati0nz]

Great comparison, I’ll take the Carnival