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Honda Odyssey vs. Toyota Sienna vs. Kia Carnival Hybrid: Which Minivan Is Best?

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Though minivans only come in one shape and size, that form factor remains the best way to transport both people and things Which of these three minivans do you think would work best for you and your family? The efficient Sienna, family-friendly Odyssey, or stylish Carnival Hybrid? Let us know in the comments below!
Comment from : @edmundscars

They couldn't find someone with a family and kids to do this review? Clear lack of relevant experience, esp when talking about interior color
Comment from : @kewlraza

Hey Many of us Americans can't afford high price vehicles and would be happy with less gadgets, cameras A vehicle under 30, 000 is preferable
Comment from : @mariocisneros911

But let me break it easybrbrToyota and Honda for poor or average peoplebrbrKia, Hyundai, for poor people who doesn't admitted it and want to look richbrbrUnderstand Rich people dont buy a kia It's a KIA , how long has this mini van been on the market 2022 15y after we will get back to it
Comment from : @pedroaldorodriguez1161

we need toyota reliablity, honda second row, and kia tech
Comment from : @Paaaaaaaaataming

If you’re a smart buyer, go get the Carnival Lots of features for a better practical price Even on the looks and design, the Carnival tops the Odyssey and the Sienna People are getting sold by the overrated so-called “reliable” reputation of the Toyota and Honda to which they have had tons of cars in recalls But if you just watch closely the growth of Kia and Hyundai in the tech and market sales, Honda is already behind Kia-Hyundai, and is neck to neck with Toyota now Kia and Hyundai will soon surpass Toyota if they don’t fix their ridiculous prices for a cheap plastic build interior found in most of their cars
Comment from : @FanBoy-xyz

I own a Kia Sedona for 7 yrs now, it’s been great no breakdowns whatsoever I don’t know why should you go for the expensive Toyota and Honda but don’t give the complete needed features for that pricey minivan Kia gives you more for a much reasonable price
Comment from : @FanBoy-xyz

I went to an auto complex that had both Honda and Toyota franchisesbrI really really wanted an Odyssey I like Honda's styling better than ToyotabrWe've admired the odyssey on the road, and I was impressed when I looked at itbrTest driving? A whole other matter I had a CRV with CVT trany No shifting The odyssey didn't shift well On the highway I pulled out to pass and stepped on the gasit could not make up its mind which gear to be in, bucked and I had to pull back over because of a car coming up on mebrI went to the Toyota side and drove a Sienna BIG difference!brThe Toyota had pep and zip, no deciding which gear to be in, as it's CVT Another plus is the AWD, which my CRV had, but the Odyssey didn't I bought the SIENNA XLE! Even though it was about $4k more I'm even getting used to Toyota styling ( interior)brAWD is also a definite bonus and swayed me!
Comment from : @kevinhamilton6256

Why do you compare these to mid-size SUVs?
Comment from : @callumfreebairn8082

Hopefully Kia will honor the 10 year 100,000 mile warranty, assuming the engine that Kia USA says they put in the Kia matches the engine that the dealership says is actually in the Kia Not that this happened to anyone I know during a recall and subsequent huge malfunction requiring $10,000 worth of repair (FYI this ended up being a class action suit, but I had already moved on to an Odyssey)
Comment from : @momofmanda

You forgot to walk across the snacks before you vacuumed them
Comment from : @momofmanda

Cream is not a child-proof color Just saying
Comment from : @momofmanda

I got my Sienna sticker price in CT recently only seen the grand highlander Hybrid above MSRP
Comment from : @Mikegallo29

The fact that ratings on all three are 1 away from each comes down to tiny differences that appeals to each buyer Or in other words, you can't go wrong on any of thembrI dislike the Odyssey just because it looks like a hearse Especially when it's a black one
Comment from : @scottrowley79

Very biased review Kia outshines other 2 in Technology but still Honda and Kia got same score and Toyota got more score
Comment from : @ThiagarajanRamanathan

It amazes me how expensive cars have got and how utterly terrible the design teams are There is a huge disconect between the user and the designer these days
Comment from : @freethought2725

Naaaaa I think Kia is better only by 1 due to space and doesn’t looks like van
Comment from : @SunnySharma1309-i8

You guys forgot about Chrysler Pacifica ❤❤
Comment from : @paulamissi2543

I own a 2023 Carnival and sit in the back I'm 6'6 plenty of head room
Comment from : @dallasdeloach6142

Carnival and Odyssey have same scores on tech????? What??
Comment from : @jamesc8708

Defenitely would never buy the Odyssey
Comment from : @Matheus-dl4lk

As a resident of New England, I am always amused by the flatlander's focus on the necessity of all-wheel drive Safety in Winter conditions requires the ability to go, stop, and steer, all-wheel drive does NOTHING for the latter two It is a frequent sight to see all-wheel drive vehicles off the road in winter conditions while I cruise by in my front wheel vehicle equipped with WINTER tires In a choice between all-wheel with "all-season" tires and front wheel with winter tires, I'll take the latter every time
Comment from : @StuartFriedman8888

Sienna is number 1
Comment from : @AKFinfiniti

The Carnival looks nice, but how many KIA's that are on the road that have gone 300k plus miles on the same engine? Going with Toyota and Honda that's not uncommon for their original engines to go well over 300k
Comment from : @miketumillo7875

As for the cargo, nothing beat the odyssey the driving pleasure which is sportier than the other two and a more powerful engine, I still have my Honda Odyssey, 2008 And 300 000 kilometers I have no problem my v6 35 solid like rock when it will be time to change for me, it’s clear, it will still be an odyssey the Siena is a grandpa ride for me
Comment from : @IBRUNO151

I will give you a quick performace review Odyssey is a semi sedan Sienna is a the best hybrid Carnival is a truck trimmed with luxury interior
Comment from : @johnnyyang2665

The most important thing drivetrain you failed to say whether these cars were driving with Transmissions or CVTs
Comment from : @jerryaulphgmail

Me to love minivans 😊
Comment from : @shakhrukh_nazarov

Toyota sienna 👍👍👍👍
Comment from : @chingakanatbekov001

whats wrong with black in the oddessy
Comment from : @kwaevo

I would like to see Honda update to a non-interference engine with better MPG If I can do that, it would be the clear winner brI personally don’t want all the extra tech, it doesn’t really come in that useful and it’s expensive to fix
Comment from : @codys4863

We just bought the Kia carnival ex 2026 v6 35L 8 speed transmission, so far it’s been excellent, next month we will have ur first long trip, I will keep you updated
Comment from : @Vico_jimz

I tested all of them recently and would agree on the order The carnival is a typical Kia/Hyundai product Phenomenal on paper with tons of features but drives worse than the competition
Comment from : @alexmassengale433

Honda definitely has the best interior layout but Honda has to get with the times Those MPGs are embarrassing these days This isn't 2005
Comment from : @almassengale

The Sienna Platinum is 63 K MSRP, most dealers will charge markup and none in Southern California have them on the lot You can get a Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige every option with the awesome rear Entertainment System which is pricey at 2,500$ for 55k There are a ton of them available now, you can probably get a better deal than that For that price you could get a set of Genesis rims and blizzaks or Michelin winter tires since you can't get all-wheel drivebrbrThrow in a extended factory warranty to 150k, and let's say 10 years worth of extra gas cost vs the Sienna which gets like 5 mpg better 1200 and you're still at at least $8,000 cheaper compared to the Sienna😂😊
Comment from : @MugatuJag

The moment my family bought a carnival 2025 we couldn’t see another one on the road, I can see now that they have sold quite a lot more seeing at least 2 daily
Comment from : @ibibrmrmhbiibnyvz

I just drove a Pacficia two weeks ago (rental for one day, 800 mile drip) Engine had a little rattle (this was a 25 model, low mileage) and transmission was a bit jerky That said, it was solid, nice to drive and I did like that 2nd and 3rd row seats fully stowed in the floor We loaded a big recliner in the back to take from PA to GA, and had room to spare, enough to make a makeshift bed in front of it and behind the front seats br brVisibility wasn't the greatest, even before the recliner blocking the rear view by 80 or so br brI would definitely want a V6, something that big and heavy won't do well with crappy 4 cylinders, hybrid or not The maintenance costs on Kia and les so Toyota will far outpace the Odyssey Kia has 10/100k warranty, but who cares, we know they won't cover much of anything and you'll have to fight them for a year to get a repair and will need a lawyer to get a replacement engine when that tiny 4cyl melts down, like all Hyundai engines do
Comment from : @ovp66223

For the money, get the Carnival with the V6 Thank me later
Comment from : @Coffin_

Warranty wins for me
Comment from : @eliasgutierrez8487

Unfortunately the Sienna will cost you a kidney, and the Carnival is a Kia at the end of the day, warranty or not Odyssey might be outdated, but there is a reason its the best selling 🤷🏻
Comment from : @BelligerentWaffles

I decided buy Odyssey touring 2022 and transport to Europe- Poland I have hybrid because my lady is after modification on LPG fuel 😊 how many people so many opinions
Comment from : @damiankudyba3179

Senna never had 8 seats 💺 and Asia style
Comment from : @B33333

Currently have had my odyssey for 9 years Have loved it but it’s time for something new… after much back and forth on space and cost, seems like another minivan is in my future vs a full size suv (that mpg!?) Something not mentioned, the “blind spot camera” is missing on the new odysseys I am shocked and it’s making me consider another vehicle I think it was called Lane Watch… now I’m trying to find another vehicle 3 rows and blind spot camera That thing has saved me so many times in heavy traffic and changing lanes in my very busy city (Houston) It’s the reason I hate driving husbands Tahoe… his only has the blinking light in the rear view mirrors Safety is entirely different with the blind spot camera :/
Comment from : @ahome9553

Why aren’t you reviewing the Carnival with the captain’s chairs? That’s pretty much the only reason why you ranked the Sienna the highest, but the captain’s chairs in the Carnival are way , way better than the Sienna’s
Comment from : @methdxman

Kia low maintanance
Comment from : @danielmacwan

Honestly, The ratings are biiased towards Sienna In all fronts other than the Engine power and stability, The Sienna falls far behind The Carnival I still found the review helpful and I am game for the Carnival I visited The Toyota Dealers here in Chicago area and they lack customer centricity, not even sparing time to attend and listen I will buy The Carnival over the two Plus Kia is offering a 10 Year or 100K Warranty which is a breeze
Comment from : @VinodMPurohit

this guy is 4d chess galaxy brain and also unhinged
Comment from : @zht3187

The most important thing for a family was not discussed: NHTSA safety ratings Out of touch
Comment from : @user-lx3je3rd1j

MECHANICS SAY THE KIA'S ENGINES WILL NOT GO 100K MILES,brIS THAT CORRECT? WE ALL KNOW THE TOY AND HONDAS ENGINES ARE WELLbrPROVEN
Comment from : @TOBYH

HERE IN SO CA, I SEE 10 SIENNAS FOR EVERY NEW ODYSSEY
Comment from : @TOBYH

THE SIENNA'S WHEELS LOOK LIKE FLOWERS
Comment from : @TOBYH

Thanks for the car seat segment I have twin toddlers and a newborn on the way 😅 gonna need easy access to the 3rd row for sure
Comment from : @theman6620

Red turning signal on the Odyssey is a turn off Should be yellow Red is almost invisible with the sunset and less obvious during the day Not safe
Comment from : @syu1057

That Honda v6 will outlast all of them
Comment from : @marcomolina2654

during the drive part you guys labeled the kia as being AWD, they only come FWD
Comment from : @kylegrant4303

Why isn’t the Pacifica in here?
Comment from : @ken-niffk5213

But … there’s a Chrysler Pacifica… and Voyager… its sad that the brand that created the segment is left behind in these reviews…
Comment from : @elcanbu5610

Why do all you review guys only review the top models Most of us don't need all the extra bells and whistles And the much higher price Nobody reviews entry level models unless they're making fun of the vehicle
Comment from : @tinawishes

Do the glasses go down
Comment from : @mohammadsagar

Why not doing fuel consumption test?
Comment from : @Satrolkof

I bought a 2022 sienna XLE Minor details that piss me off are they took away the sunglasses holder The mirror to look in the back is small and useless They also took away a change drawer WHY!? I miss my 2012 XLE, but gas wasn't that good
Comment from : @nuegithao9103

Your scores do NOT make sense at all! It looks like you have already decided to score Sienna higher regardless of facts Your scores contradict your own statements!
Comment from : @QuantiQuark

No Pacifica? Hating on the Odyssey which is extremely comfortable and drives like a much smaller car? This was a weird review…maybe just call it a Kia Carnival commercial
Comment from : @uncleiroh80

Tourneo better among your van😂😂
Comment from : @Romavilla-n1u

I just realized you forgot the front drawer of the center console odyssey, it’s the rest of the center consoles storage space ha ha
Comment from : @loconius

Sienna guy here Drove a Carnival Prestige today We were wowed Grok says if you want less tire noise and slightly softer ride upgrade to Michelin Defender tires Sienna hybrid struggles on hills Carnival turbo is better rear seats lay flat in Carnival Sienna not so much 100k warranty and roadside assistance is a plus too
Comment from : @barneycarparts

is the toyota worth the extra $10K-$20???????
Comment from : @mlmccollum100

How about some real world road trip fuel economyThat will be the kicker for meI know the Toyota is out as was stated before medealers over charging on an already rediculously high price
Comment from : @mlmccollum100

The amount of ads I had to endure throughout this video was ridiculous Like every five minutes a new ad pops up disrupting the video The review was nice and the Kia is definitely on my budget list But the ads men, we gatta do something about this ads
Comment from : @Elmackduf

If exterior styling was a factor the carnival wins by a mile
Comment from : @johnlabernik4599

The Carnival ADAS is miles better than either the Toyota or Honda
Comment from : @johnlabernik4599

No wonder they did not include Chrysler Pacifica because it will definitely kick them assess
Comment from : @philsaud213

I drive a 2024 Kia Carnival and I love it I only wish they offered it in AWD too
Comment from : @LucyMorningstar999

sienna is the king
Comment from : @liyaguangca

1) Appreciate the vehicle you have and make it work as long as you can if you can Banks, dealers, and manufactures are only trying to make you pay more for lessbr2) Wait for the Sienna to be updated to Toyota Safety Sense 30 ($50-60K and it's still using 20 from 2018) and for the "baby beluga" front end to be redesignedbr3) Wait for the Odyssey to get a hybrid system, AWD, and driver assists upgrades any if you care about thembr4) Do not by the Kia Carnival or not mentioned Chrysler Pacificabr5) If you must purchase something: consider used, or hunt around multiple hours away and do not pay dealer markups or scam add ons like $299 for nitrogen filled tires
Comment from : @CroakerOutdoors

Carnival pretty on the outside when you get to know the inside mostly likely you will get a divorce in a few years Turbo and a hybrid just a big drama coming Sienna average looking on the outside but you will be married to it longer from the inside
Comment from : @wukong1325

good coverage
Comment from : @chippooutdoors5325

Bro is weak asf needs to work out
Comment from : @jonathanmartinez4333

Can you add the Pacifica in your comparison?
Comment from : @Romavilla-n1u

Honda was best for me
Comment from : @computerhelpful

I drove all three and now own the kia carnival because its a bigger bang for your buck and actually looks better
Comment from : @ka0sxxx1

We love our Kia Carnival Hybrid The 6 speed isn't as smooth as a CVT of the Toyota, but more engaging The CVT removed the Toyota from our list after driving one and the Odyssey was the gas mileage
Comment from : @phitchr

Unfortunately, the Sienna and the Odyssey are incredibly ugly
Comment from : @toozigooti

The Toyota Sienna is expensive for a reason That's the only Minivan that feels premium and not just look premium like the Kia It is extremely quiet, like Lexus and Mercedes-Benz quiet as well The Honda is extremely loud with road noise and the Kia is just decent
Comment from : @1119-w3u

Black interior is the best color with children White/cream colors show dirt stains spills and will be a huge eye sore
Comment from : @BirdgangRedsea

carnival could handle and climb snowy mountain roads with passengers and luggages?
Comment from : @DemBbb91342

Really wish the Odyssey was a hybrid
Comment from : @DeegoL9

Kia Carnival Win looks luxurious interior Stylish and Sporty 🏆🏆🏆🏆
Comment from : @PabsEspinos

Bro my dad has a carnival is awesome the Sienna is last beause it makes so much noise in the back and the carnival looks so cool and the odyssey is way to overrated and I doesn’t even look that cool I like the carnival out of all of them so ya
Comment from : @Ricartoes

People who praise looks of kia Lets wait and talk after 1 year or two Reliability sucks Many complaints of kia engine and break downs They r taking forever to fix their broken piece Reliability is big issue vs luxury
Comment from : @mikeclarke9126