2025 Honda Odyssey vs. the Competition

Of the minivans available for sale right now, the Honda Odyssey nameplate is the longest-serving. That’s because the Odyssey completely changed the minivan market when it debuted, thanks to its exceptional versatility, well-above-average standard horsepower, and refined road handling. Other manufacturers had to rethink minivans entirely as a result. But that was then, how do today’s competitors measure up to the champ? We put together a guide to show you how.
Honda Odyssey VS Toyota Sienna
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2025 Honda Odyssey EX-L |
VS |
2025 Toyota Sienna LE |
$43,315 |
MSRP including destination charges* |
$40,635 |
280 ✓ |
Horsepower |
245 |
36.7 feet ✓ |
Turning Diameter |
38.3 feet |
155.7 cubic feet ✓ |
Max Cargo Capacity |
101 cubic feet |
18 inches ✓ |
Wheels |
17 inches |
Leather-trimmed ✓ |
Seats |
Cloth |
Standard ✓ |
Power Moonroof |
Optional |
Standard ✓ |
Power Tailgate |
Optional |
Standard ✓ |
Heated Power Side Mirrors |
Optional |
The second oldest minivan on the market is the Toyota Sienna, which makes it the logical place to start this comparison. The Sienna has a small price advantage, but it’s important to note that what you get for that money isn’t the same. To start with, there’s horsepower, the Odyssey made a name by offering more of it, and this is no different, as the Sienna is the only non-V6 vehicle in this segment. The Odyssey is more maneuverable too, and the ability of a minivan to get in and out of tight spaces with ease is something owners prize very highly. Cargo space is a major win for the Odyssey. While passenger space in these two is comparable, the Sienna is nowhere near as useful for hauling anything other than people.
Standard equipment is certainly better in the Odyssey, by enough that you’ll notice. Much of the standard equipment in the Odyssey is available as upgraded equipment on the Sienna. The bigger wheels, leather-trimmed seats, power tailgate, and heated power side mirrors are all better versions of the equipment that comes standard on the Sienna, while the power moonroof is just a bonus. You can have all of these things on the Sienna, but that slight price difference completely disappears. Ultimately, while the Sienna is a bit cheaper to start, the Odyssey is clearly the better value for money.
Honda Odyssey VS Kia Carnival
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2025 Honda Odyssey EX-L |
VS |
2025 Kia Carnival LX |
$43,315 |
MSRP including destination charges* |
$37,895 |
10 ✓ |
Transmission Speeds |
8 |
19 / 28 / 22 ✓ |
Fuel Economy (city / highway / combined) MPG |
18 / 26 / 21 |
8 ✓ |
Seats |
7, 8 optional |
155.7 cubic feet ✓ |
Max Cargo Capacity |
145.1 cubic feet |
7 inches ✓ |
Driver Information Display |
4.2 inches |
Standard ✓ |
Torque Vectoring |
Not Available |
Standard ✓ |
Heated Front Seats |
Optional |
Standard ✓ |
Cabin Intercom |
Optional |
Standard ✓ |
Wireless Charger |
Optional |
Our next comparison is to the Kia Carnival, which used to be called the Sedona but was renamed when the current generation debuted. The Carnival comes with an attractively low price tag, but as always, it’s worth looking into what you get for that money. The Odyssey comes with a more sophisticated 10-speed transmission, and this is why the Odyssey gets noticeably better fuel economy, despite both vehicles having engines with the same displacement and nearly identical power ratings. An 8-seat configuration is standard on most Carnival trims, but not the base trim, so it would cost at least a couple thousand dollars more to outfit the Carnival with the same number of seats as the Odyssey. But no amount of extra money can make up for the difference in cargo capacity between these two vans.
The Carnival has a mostly conventional gauge cluster, with a small driver information screen. But the Odyssey goes a bit further, with a screen big enough to provide more and more useful information and functions. The Odyssey also comes with standard torque vectoring, allowing for better traction in slippery conditions, always an important safety feature. And speaking of slippery conditions, you’ll be happy to have the heated front seats in the Odyssey when it starts to snow, but that’s another optional extra in the Carnival. You also get CabinTalk® standard in the Odyssey, which is an intercom system that allows you to be heard clearly all of the way in the back seat. Minivan owners swear by this feature, but it’ll cost you extra in the Carnival. You also don’t get a wireless charger standard in the Carnival, which is just one more example of just how little comes with that bargain bin price tag.
Honda Odyssey VS Chrysler Pacifica
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2025 Honda Odyssey EX-L |
VS |
2025 Chrysler Pacifica Select |
$43,315 ✓ |
MSRP including destination charges* |
$44,145 |
8 ✓ |
Seats |
7, 8 optional |
155.7 cubic feet ✓ |
Max Cargo Capacity |
140.5 cubic feet |
18 inches ✓ |
Wheels |
17 inches |
Leather ✓ |
Upholstery |
Leatherette |
Standard ✓ |
Wireless Charger |
Optional |
Standard ✓ |
Auto High Beams |
Optional |
Standard ✓ |
Torque Vectoring |
Not Available |
Standard ✓ |
Speed-Sensitive Steering |
Not Available |
12 months / 12,000 miles ✓ |
Included Maintenance |
None |
Lastly, we have the Chrysler Pacifica. Chrysler and its sub-brands were largely responsible for popularizing the minivan in the first place, but that was a long time ago, and today the Pacifica competes in a very different market. The Pacifica comes with a high starting price, which seems like it should mean that it’s well-equipped, but right from the start, we can once again see that an eighth seat is an optional extra. Cargo capacity is another weak point for the Pacifica, as it is for all of the Odyssey’s competitors.
Several of the strong points of the Odyssey make another appearance here, things like bigger wheels, leather-trimmed upholstery, and torque vectoring. But the Pacifica, despite its higher price, is lacking in several other areas as well, including no standard auto high beams, and no speed-sensitive steering, even as an option. And finally, the Odyssey comes with free routine maintenance for the first 12 months or 12,000 miles, as compared to the nothing you get with the Pacifica.

Winner – Honda Odyssey
The Honda Odyssey is as much of a game changer today as it was when it first debuted, with superb functionality and unbeatable value for money. While competitors might exist, none are able to offer all of the Odyssey’s strengths in a single package the way Honda has managed to. So let Germain Honda of Ann Arbor help you find one that’s perfectly suited to your needs.
DISCLAIMERS:
*MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, and accessories. Includes $1,395 destination charge, Dealer prices may vary. MSRP does not include $455 charge for premium colors.