Although these rides are fairly evenly matched in terms of pulling power, the 2022 Kia Carnival MPV has a little extra oomph with its maximum 290 horsepower to help you travel around town compared to 280 horsepower in the Honda Odyssey. This isn’t just a minivan–it’s a Kia MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle), a diverse on-road companion for all your driving needs.

The Kia Carnival MPV triumphs over the Honda Odyssey with 40.2 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the third row to the Odyssey’s 32.8 cubic feet and up to 168.2 cubic feet of passenger volume compared to 163.6 cubic feet in the Honda.

That extra wiggle room puts the Kia Carnival MPV ahead since and your kids can always sit comfortably in its spacious cabin.

	KIA Carnival MPV	HONDA ODYSSEY
CARGO VOLUME	40.2 cu. ft.	32.8 cu. ft.
FRONT/REAR HEADROOM	40.9" / 39.5"	40.7" / 39.5"
FRONT/REAR LEGROOM	41.1" / 40.5"	40.9" / 40.9"
FRONT/REAR HIP ROOM	59.8" / 66.4"	58.6" / 64.8"
FRONT/REAR SHOULDER ROOM	64.2" / 63.2"	63.1" / 61.6"

Both models include easily accessible power sliding doors and a rearview camera, so you don’t have to crane your neck to back up. However, the baseline trim for the 2022 Kia Carnival MPV includes more technology than the base model for the Honda Odyssey. Some of the Carnival MPV’s features include:

Your new Kia MPV will alert you to obstacles or pedestrians crossing in your path as you back out of a parking lot or driveway so you can maneuver with safety and confidence. Meanwhile, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ will keep your kiddos entertained with their favorite tunes. You’ll easily access this compatibility through the Kia’s standard 8-inch touchscreen.

Although the Honda Odyssey has many similar features as well, they’re not available in the base LX trim. And the standard display in the Odyssey is a much smaller, 5-inch LCD screen.