Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
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 | 202.1 in | -8.7 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 77.1 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 68.8 in | 4 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 4385 lb. | 55 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 21.0 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.9 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 63.5 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.0 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.8 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 40.0 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 63.1 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 64.4 in | -8.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 40.0 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 38.4 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 61.2 in | -8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 48.5 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 41.1 in | -6.2 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 121.9 in (over 3 rows) | -7.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -24.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 91.1 ft3 | -47.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 147.4 ft3 | -63.7 ft3 |
2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
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 |
2009 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Absolutely no complaints here. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
No complaints for the second row. Have never sat in the third row. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Needed comfortable front seats for a large dad (@230) pounds and a tiny grandfather (@95 pounds, 4feet, 5 inches tall). These seats are the best for the comfort of such various sizes. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable and roomy for adults and children alike. Wonderful for those long road trip to disney with the entire family. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 | 0 | Why can't manufacturers make the passenger seat as comfortable with as many adjustments as the driver's side? see full Honda Odyssey review |