2026 Honda Odyssey vs 2026 Kia Carnival
The Kia Carnival wins clearly, 88.5 to 81, on fuel & range. The Honda Odyssey is ahead on safety.
2026 Honda Odyssey
The 2026 Honda Odyssey is sold in the U.S. as a gas minivan. The most efficient version, the Odyssey, is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall camp…
2026 Kia Carnival
The 2026 Kia Carnival is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas minivan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Carnival Hybrid, is EPA-r…
2026 Kia Carnival
Clear winThe Kia Carnival wins clearly, 88.5 to 81, on fuel & range. The Honda Odyssey is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2026 Honda Odysseyoverall 81 | 2026 Kia Carnivaloverall 88.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 68.5 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 90.4 | 79.8 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 81 | 88.5 |
Honda Odyssey: model-level data · Kia Carnival: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHonda Odyssey
Top recalls
- highAir Bags26V332000 · 98,892 vehicles
- highEquipment Adaptive/Mobility25V877000 · 1,019 vehicles
Kia Carnival
Top recalls
- criticalFuel System, Gasoline26V232000 · 141,032 vehicles
- highElectrical System26V046000 · 42,677 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Honda Odyssey | Kia Carnival | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Odyssey | Carnival Hybrid |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 22 | 32 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,850 | $1,950 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Honda Odyssey or the 2026 Kia Carnival?
The Kia Carnival wins clearly, 88.5 to 81, on fuel & range. The Honda Odyssey is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Kia Carnival scores 88.5 and the 2026 Honda Odyssey 81. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Honda Odyssey or the 2026 Kia Carnival?
2026 Honda Odyssey: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2026 Kia Carnival: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.