Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 118.9 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 205.0 in | -2.1 in |
Width | 79.2 in | 78.4 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 70.4 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 4337 lb. | 4790 lb. | -453 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.4 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 62.0 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 59.1 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.3 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.4 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.5 in | 61.3 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 57.8 in | 8.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 36.8 in | 4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 37.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.9 in | 57.6 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 48.3 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 42.4 in | 33.2 in | 9.2 in |
Total Legroom | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 12.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | 14 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 93.1 ft3 | 68.8 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.5 ft3 | 116.4 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2011 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |