Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@5000 |
5.4L V8 OHC-2v 310 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 119.0 in | -0.9 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 206.5 in | -4.4 in |
Width | 77.1 in | 78.8 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 68.8 in | 77.2 in | -8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4385 lb. | 5578 lb. | -1193 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.6 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.5 in | 63.2 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 60.2 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.1 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.1 in | 63.7 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.4 in | 59.9 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.1 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.4 in | 38.3 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 51.9 in | 9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.5 in | 50.2 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 41.1 in | 37.7 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 121.9 in (over 3 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | 4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 91.1 ft3 | 55.0 ft3 | 36.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 147.4 ft3 | 108.3 ft3 | 39.1 ft3 |
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 |
2013 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | The driven Limited trim had black heated and cooled front seats. The cooling was necessary in the summertime Texas heat and perfomed well - I turned them on every time I got in the car (unlike the Lexus system, that you can leave on as it is a dial, you have to activate the cooling every single time you restart the car). These thrones were comfortable for a 4 hour drive - there was more room for someone who has more girth than I. Also, adjustable pedals are a great Ford innovation that I wish more manufacturers would include. My wife (who is 11 inches shorter than me) could easily drive this beast comfortably, without sitting too close to the steering wheel. see full Ford Expedition review |
2014 | 0 | Both the second and third rows have ample room, with and without kid's car seats, for three across. The third row isn't an afterthought like in other SUVs and even 5'11" adults are happy back there. Additionally, the vents provide adequate AC in 100+ degree heat. There are plenty of easily accessible LATCH anchors if you wish (although seatbelts are generally just as easy and have a higher weight rating with car seats than the LATCH anchors). Most minivans (except the Odyssey) do not have LATCH in the center of the second row - only on the outboard - and only have LATCH in the center of the third row. The Expedition (and Odyssey) is nice because they are flexible where you can put car seats comfortably. see full Ford Expedition review |