Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Honda Odyssey | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 118.1 in | -5.2 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 202.9 in | -2.6 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 79.2 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 68.4 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 4337 lb. | -304 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 64.4 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 58.2 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.9 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.5 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 63.5 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 66.1 in | -9.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.9 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 38.0 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 60.9 in | -10.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 48.4 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 42.4 in | -8.8 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | -10 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -21 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 93.1 ft3 | -45.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 148.5 ft3 | -63.3 ft3 |
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 |
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 |