Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Honda Odyssey | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 196 kW@6250 338 Nm@4500 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 182 kW@5750 325 Nm@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 3,000 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 5,105 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,902 mm | 1,958 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,712 mm | 1,748 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,829 kg | 1,986 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 79 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,613 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,603 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 978 mm | 975 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,285 mm | 1,554 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,168 mm | 1,232 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 853 mm | 1,044 mm | 852 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 3,086 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 1,087 L | 492 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,342 L | 2,580 L | -1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,413 L | 4,174 L | -2 L |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
2006 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable seating position. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The captains chairs in the second row can be apart or together. It is easy to get to the third row seat. There is plenty of leg room in the second and third row seats, and plenty of room between the second row seats. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Kids love the rear seats. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
See previous. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats and you can move from the front to the rear without exiting the vehicle. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of rear legroom for adults in all rows, room for three kids in both rear rows see full Honda Odyssey review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
pleasant cloth feel, well placed armrests, adequate side support see full Honda Odyssey review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are not hard and plenty of room for adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Split 3rd row is great (3 kids) - access is great. 2nd row bucket seats are easy to access and very comfortable. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
I like the fact that I can seat 6 in the back since I have 4 children. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2006 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
No back support, no thigh support. Seat headrests curve your spine forward. Seat shape was not the same for all four captain chairs. Quality control must be very poor. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Worst driver seat ever--both bottom and back are poorly shaped. Cannot drive more than a few minutes without pain--so have modified with air cushion and pillows, but only partially mitigates. see full Honda Odyssey review |