Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 108.3 in | 9.8 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 191.6 in | 11.3 in |
Width | 79.2 in | 78.5 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 68.2 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4337 lb. | 4550 lb. | -213 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 21.0 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 61.6 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 59.0 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.2 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.6 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.5 in | 61.5 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 59.1 in | 7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 38.7 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 37.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.9 in | 57.1 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 42.0 in | 6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 42.4 in | 29.1 in | 13.3 in |
Total Legroom | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 15.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 23.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 93.1 ft3 | 42.9 ft3 | 50.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.5 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | 65 ft3 |
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 |
2012 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |