Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Honda Odyssey | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 118.1 in | -4.4 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 202.9 in | -9.5 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 79.2 in | -5.5 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 68.4 in | 4.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 4337 lb. | 103 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 21.0 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 64.4 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 58.2 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.9 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.5 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 63.5 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 66.1 in | -10.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 40.9 in | -4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 38.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 60.9 in | -7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 48.4 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 42.4 in | -7.5 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | -10 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -24.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 93.1 ft3 | -49.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 148.5 ft3 | -64.8 ft3 |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |
2011 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | Just acceptable. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | These seats kill both my wife and my back on long trips. see full Honda Odyssey review |