Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 266 lb-ft@2750 |
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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 | 118.2 in | -0.1 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 200.2 in | 2.7 in |
Width | 79.2 in | 78.1 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 68.4 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 4337 lb. | 5015 lb. | -678 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -5.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.5 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 58.7 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 0.0 in | 58.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.3 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.0 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.5 in | 58.1 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 0.0 in | 66.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 37.1 in | 3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 35.4 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.9 in | 48.6 in | 12.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 0.0 in | 48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 42.4 in | 29.2 in | 13.2 in |
Total Legroom | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | 16.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 27.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 93.1 ft3 | 40.1 ft3 | 53 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.5 ft3 | 88.7 ft3 | 59.8 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 |
2008 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat legroom is greater than other vehicles I evaluated in this category: Acura MDX, BMW X5, Mercedes ML; seats more plush; more cargo space. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front seats for long drives. see full Audi Q7 review |