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Accord returns 32 mpg combined versus 21 mpg for Carnival — 11 mpg higher combined economy.
Accord has an estimated primary-fuel bill 1,100 USD/year lower than Carnival. That is about 92 USD less per month at 15,000 miles a year.
Specifications side by side
Engine & performance
Engine & performance
Specification
2025 Honda Accord
2025 Kia Carnival
Power
192 hp
287 hp
Engine displacement
1.5 L
Not available
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Automatic (S8)
Fuel economy & energy
Fuel economy & energy
Specification
2025 Honda Accord
2025 Kia Carnival
Combined fuel economy
32 mpg Advantage
21 mpg
Fuel
Regular
Regular
Dimensions & practicality
Dimensions & practicality
Specification
2025 Honda Accord
2025 Kia Carnival
Cargo — all seats in use
16.7 cu ft
Not available
Passenger volume
105.7 cu ft
Not available
Ground clearance
5.3 in
Not available
Seats
5
Not available
Curb weight
3,239 lb
Not available
Front track
63.6 in
Not available
Rear track
62.6 in
Not available
Length
195.7 in
Not available
Width
73.3 in
Not available
Height
57.1 in
Not available
Wheelbase
111.4 in
Not available
Price & running costs
Price & running costs
Specification
2025 Honda Accord
2025 Kia Carnival
Original base MSRP
28,295 USD
Not available
Annual primary-fuel cost
2,100 USD/year Advantage
3,200 USD/year
EPA fuel costs assume 15,000 mi a year and 55% city driving. Prices are original MSRP.
Safety
2025 Honda Accord
Top Safety Pick + (displayed on the 2025 model page)
3 tests: Good
Test results & tested models
Small overlap front
Good
Moderate overlap front — updated test
Good
Side — updated test
Good
IIHS assigns these three crashworthiness ratings to 2023-2026 Accord sedans. The tests used 2023 EX and LX sedans. This summary excludes equipment-specific headlight and crash-prevention ratings.