Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@5000 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5400 335 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 130.0 in | -11.9 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 221.3 in | -19.2 in |
Width | 77.1 in | 79.1 in | -2 in |
Height | 68.8 in | 76.6 in | -7.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4385 lb. | 5840 lb. | -1455 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -10 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.1 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.5 in | 65.3 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 64.4 in | -7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.3 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.1 in | 65.2 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.4 in | 62.3 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.1 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.4 in | 0.0 in | 38.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 0.0 in | 61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.5 in | 0.0 in | 48.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 41.1 in | 0.0 in | 41.1 in |
Total Legroom | 121.9 in (over 3 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 41.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 45.5 ft3 | -7.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 91.1 ft3 | 45.5 | 45.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 147.4 ft3 | 101.1 ft3 | 46.3 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche.