Good minivans are hard to come by nowadays with most car manufacturers pushing people into transitioning to SUVs. Just when you thought that this handy vehicle type was becoming outdated, certain brands like Kia and Honda didn't forget about you. The new Kia Carnival and Honda Odyssey are a blessing to those who still love capable minivans that make it easy for large groups to get around, but Kia of Bedford is here to show you good reasons why the Carnival is better than the Odyssey. For incredible minivans and other Kia vehicles near you, check out our new inventory online!

Witness The Possibilities Of The Kia Carnival's Cargo Space

One of the biggest appeals of a minivan is having way more cargo space than your typical car, or even an SUV. We're proud to say that the new Kia Carnival offers 40 cubic feet of storage behind the third row. With both rear rows of seats folded down, that expands to 145 cubic feet of space. Technically, the Honda Odyssey has slightly more space behind the first row at 156 cubic feet, but the storage space behind the third row suffers with a lower 48 cubic feet.

If it were up to us, we would much prefer having more space behind the third row to assist with adventurous road trips or long vacations while maintaining a full house. You will most likely only use the maximum amount of cargo space behind the first row if you need to transport large appliances or carry a lot of boxes during big moves, in which case, the Carnival's 145 cubic feet will still get the job done.

Everyone Gets The VIP Treatment In The Kia Carnival

The quality of the seats and the convenience in arranging the second-row chairs makes a big difference, and the Carnival is a fan favorite in those regards. Not only can the back seats in the Carnival be removed or slid around, but doing so feels like spreading soft butter on warm toast. Plus, upgrading to the Carnival SX Prestige treats your rear-seat passengers with heated and ventilated chairs that can recline back.