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2012 Honda Odyssey and 2009 Ford Explorer Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Honda Odyssey | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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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 | 113.7 in | 4.4 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 193.4 in | 9.5 in |
| Width | 79.2 in | 73.7 in | 5.5 in |
| Height | 68.4 in | 72.8 in | -4.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4337 lb. | 4531 lb. | -194 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.8 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 59.0 in | 5.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 55.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.4 in | -1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.5 in | 58.9 in | 4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 55.5 in | 10.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 36.9 in | 4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 37.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.9 in | 53.1 in | 7.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 45.3 in | 3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 42.4 in | 34.9 in | 7.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 10 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 93.1 ft3 | 43.9 ft3 | 49.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.5 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | 64.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Odyssey
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Explorer
| 2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
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