2006 Honda Odyssey vs. 2011 Kia Carens
To start off, 2011 Kia Carens is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carens. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 359 kg more than 2011 Kia Carens. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Carens. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Odyssey | 2011 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Odyssey | Carens |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 55 L |
