Honda Odyssey vs Kia Sedona

Minivans are making a comeback thanks to an array of technology, convenience, and comfort features packed into each model. Two of the top minivans on the market are the Honda Odyssey and the Kia Sedona, both of which offer a combination of features that work great for families.

Drivers near Milledgeville, Eatonton, and Sparta can explore the important differences between these minivans with our 2018 Honda Odyssey vs. Kia Sedona comparison!

Interior Comfort and Space

The Odyssey and Sedona are designed for flexibility, quality, and technology features that can entertain the whole family. Passengers in the front and second rows of both vehicles enjoy supportive seating with plenty of head- and legroom, though the Odyssey sports a roomier and more comfortable third row that can easily accommodate adults, unlike the Sedona's cramped third row.

The Honda Odyssey also has Magic Slide 2^nd-Row Seats™, allowing for convenient and easily accessible cabin configurations. For example, take out the middle seat of the second row and create a walkway to the third row. On the other hand, if you have a lot of cargo to fit, take advantage of these sliding seats by configuring them however you need. The Sedona has no comparable feature.

The Odyssey excels in cargo space as well with 32.8 cubic feet behind the third row, 86.6 behind the second row, and a maximum cargo capacity of 144.9 cubic feet. The Sedona has 33.9 cubic feet behind the third row, 78.4 cubic feet behind the second row, and 142 cubic feet of total capacity.

Honda Odyssey vs Kia Sedona: Technology

While both the Odyssey and the Sedona boast some desirable technology features, the Odyssey ensures that you have everything you could possibly need. A high-resolution 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ smartphone integration is included, as is a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot for constant connectivity. The Sedona uses a 5-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ integration as an upgrade.

The Odyssey also has a CabinWatch™ system, an innovative feature that includes CabinTalk™. CabinWatch™ provides a live video feed of the rear rows along with infrared for nighttime viewing as well as a zoom feature, ensuring that you can always keep an eye on rear passengers. CabinTalk™ uses a microphone mounted near the driver's seat that amplifies your voice over the sound system or the rear-seat entertainment system, ensuring the kids always hear your commands. The Sedona lacks any similar feature.

Safety: Odyssey vs Sedona

The Odyssey and the Sedona have commendable safety scores in most of the NHTSA and IIHS categories, but the 2018 Odyssey took it a step further by qualifying as a 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK+.¹ It also received higher scores than the Sedona on the individual crash tests from both organizations.

Both vehicles come with rear-view cameras and offer a full suite of advanced safety features, such as Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, and blind-spot detection systems. The Odyssey includes these features for every model above the base level, however, while the Sedona only offers them for the highest trim levels.

Test Drive the 2018 Honda Odyssey

Both the 2018 Honda Odyssey and Kia Sedona are designed with the unique needs of families in mind, but the feature-rich Honda tends to outdo the Kia in every round. We hope that our 2018 Honda Odyssey vs. Kia Sedona comparison helped you come to a conclusion about which vehicle is better for you and your family.

Drivers near Milledgeville, Eatonton, and Sparta can learn more about the 2018 Honda Odyssey when they visit Butler Honda. Call or stop by today to schedule your test drive!

¹ The Odyssey with available Honda Sensing® and LED Headlights is the perfect family minivan for any adventure and has earned the coveted 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is recognition of its superior crash safety performance.