Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
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 | 5,133 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,958 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,748 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,014 kg | 1,989 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 79 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,613 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 1,016 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,603 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 1,016 mm | 936 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 975 mm | -25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 1,554 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 1,232 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 1,044 mm | 885 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 3,096 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 1,087 L | 384 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 2,580 L | -1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 4,174 L | -2 L |
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 |