Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Honda Odyssey | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 3,000 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,912 mm | 5,154 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 2,012 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,737 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,014 kg | 1,967 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 79 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 1,003 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,613 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 1,039 mm | 936 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 965 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 1,547 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 1,229 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 1,077 mm | 885 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 3,155 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 1,087 L | 384 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 2,636 L | -1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 4,205 L | -2 L |
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 |