2010 Honda Odyssey vs. 2011 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2011 Kia Carnival is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Carnival weights approximately 190 kg more than 2010 Honda Odyssey.
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, 2010 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Carnival. 2010 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2011 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2011 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Honda Odyssey | 2011 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Odyssey | Carnival |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5133 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1958 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1778 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |