Honda Odyssey (2010) vs. Chevrolet Sonic (2012) Specs

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2010 Honda Odyssey and 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Specifications

Model Year	2010	2012
Model	Honda Odyssey	Chevrolet Sonic
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@5000	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 125 lb-ft@3800
Transmission	5-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.1 in	99.4 in	18.7 in
Length	202.1 in	159.0 in	43.1 in
Width	77.1 in	68.3 in	8.8 in
Height	68.8 in	59.7 in	9.1 in
Curb Weight	4385 lb.	2755 lb.	1630 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.0 gal.	12.2 gal.	8.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.9 in	38.7 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.5 in	53.4 in	10.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.0 in	51.4 in	5.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.8 in	41.8 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	37.8 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	63.1 in	53.0 in	10.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	64.4 in	51.6 in	12.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.0 in	34.6 in	5.4 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)	76.4 in (over 2 rows)	45.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	38.4 ft³	19.0 ft³	19.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	91.1 ft³	19.0	72.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	147.4 ft³	47.7 ft³	99.7 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Honda Odyssey

2010 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
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

2010 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
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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic

2012 Chevrolet Sonic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD	For a little car, the front seat room is very nice for the average person. see full Chevrolet Sonic review

2012 Chevrolet Sonic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The front seating position is cramped, but even worse is the footroom !!!! I have the 6 speed manual transmission and the clutch pedal feels like it was an afterthought. The wheel well intrudest so much that is difficult to engage the clutch without my foot being moved inward due to the lack of room. I have a mens 9 shoe so it is not because I have huge feet. My leg hits the center console while using the gas pedalso far to the right. IT IS SO BAD I TOOK THE PLASTIC TRIM PIECE AT THE GAS PEDAL OFF TO HAVE MORE ROOM !!! I have a friend in England he told me it was not as much of a problem due to the placenet of the pedals in the right hand drive models. It also makes sense this car sells more in right hand driving counties, the radio control are on the right hand side of the steering wheel. This is a stupid position considering having to change gears with the right hand. I am not a small guy, but I am not huge. I am 240 at 5"9'. with a passenger of similar size I feel very cramped. I had a buddy with me, He is a mountain of a man at 6'3" and having very broad shoulders like my self. It was a scream! We were smashed together. I had to work hard to change gears. The car is about 3" to narrow. I previously owned a Nissan Versa. It was considered a narrow car but we never had this problem. It was so cramped if it was a much longer ride, I would have had him get in the back seat. CRAMPED IN THE FRONT TO THE EXTREME DEGREE !!!!!!!! see full Chevrolet Sonic review
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD	THE SEATS ARE LIKE MIDIEVAL TORTURE DEVICES !!! I am not a huge guy. I have am 5'9" tall with a 40" waist. I have a wide stance. I did take a long test drive in this car. I noticed that the seats were not terribly comfortable but I had run into that with several cars. The seats got better as the broke in. THESE GOT WORSE !!!! It got so bad that I had themreupholstered!!!!! It helped very little !!!! They are too narrow, overbolstered....poorly padded....no lumbar support...the armrest is usless (it sits too low and angled down)....If i could trade it in tomorrow it would be gone. I drive 4 hours a week at a mininimum to school round trip. the next day I am sore. I am going in for time 2 to see if I can FIX the seat comfort.....ARGG see full Chevrolet Sonic review

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