Kia Sedona versus Honda Odyssey

 

Are you trying to decide between the Kia Sedona and Honda Odyssey? If so, we have the head-to-head battle broken down into categories.

Features 

The inside of your minivan is where you and your family will spend the most time so it should be a vital part of your decision. While both minivans have many similar features, the key separators are enough to declare a true winner.

Both come with standard compass, cruise control, cargo nets, three 12V DC outlets, front and rear cup holders, tachometers, trip computers, consoles, front and rear map lights, fading dome lights and rear window defoggers, but what doesn't come standard sets them apart.  Only the Sedona comes standard with power fuel door and remote trunk release as well as dual auxiliary visors, auto-dimming day-night rearview mirrors and real leather and wood on the knobs and steering wheel.  The Odyssey comes with dual zone front automatic air conditioning and urethane knobs and steering wheel. 

Exterior Features 

Just because you're driving a minivan doesn't mean you can't be stylish about it. Both come standard with P235/60TR17.0 BSW AS tires, 17" machined aluminum wheels, variable-intermittent front wipers and fixed-interval rear wipers. While both are attractive minivans, only the Kia offers a first row regular express open sliding and tilting glass sunroof, a power lift-gate, rain-sensing wipers and standard roof rails and rear-bumper step.

Engine

When purchasing a minivan, reliability is a crucial component.  If your engine isn't the best, you might not get where you're going.  The 2014 Sedona has a 269-HP 3.5-liter V-6 engine that takes regular and unleaded while the 2013 Odyssey has a 248-HP 3.5-liter V-6 engine. This makes the Kia not only more powerful, but more reliable and versatile as well. 

Warranty

The last thing you want is a car manufacturer that doesn't stand behind its product, so look for an outstanding warranty. The Kia Sedona comes with a basic 60 month/60,000 mile warranty and a 120 month/100,000 Power Train warranty while the Odyssey only comes with a 36/36,000 basic and 60/60,000 Power Train. 

Add-Ons

Customization is important in a minivan because just like your family has many different needs, so do you.  Despite the full line of 2014 add-ons for the Sedona having yet to be released, it already has more add-ons available than the Odyssey, making it clear who will win this one.

Safety

Your family's safety on the road should always be a top priority when choosing a minivan. While the Kia hasn't been fully rated yet since it's a 2014 model, it has received top rollover ratings that are equal to those of the Odyssey. It's worthy to note that both the Odyssey and Sedona have driver and passenger front impact airbags and ABS brakes, but only the Odyssey has rear center 3 point seat belts and an immobilizer. 

Conclusion

When it comes right down to it, it's pretty clear that the Kia Sedona blows the Honda Odyssey out of the water, no contest. Be sure to visit McCafferty Kia of Langhorne to test drive the new Kia Sedona today!