Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
3.8L V6 OHV-2v 207 hp@5000 238 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 119.3 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 200.6 in | 2.3 in |
Width | 79.2 in | 78.6 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 68.9 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4337 lb. | 4248 lb. | 89 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.6 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 62.9 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 57.2 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.6 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.1 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.5 in | 64.8 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 67.5 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 39.0 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 38.5 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.9 in | 62.1 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 49.0 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 42.4 in | 38.9 in | 3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | 5.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 93.1 ft3 | 54.2 ft3 | 38.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.5 ft3 | 167.9 ft3 | -19.4 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 |
2006 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats in the front are comfortable. My husband has an SUV and I enjoy riding in my car more then in his car. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
I can get up to 2 adults and a child or 3 children, or 2 car seats and one child. The kids really like the rear seat and the middle captian chairs they love to recline and watch a movie. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very roomy! see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seating for seven allows us to travel with family members in one vehicle instead of taking two. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |