Honda Odyssey (2013) vs. Ford Flex (2009) Specs

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2013 Honda Odyssey and 2009 Ford Flex Specifications

Model Year	2013	2009
Model	Honda Odyssey	Ford Flex
Engine	3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 262 hp@6250 248 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	5-speed automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.1 in	117.9 in	0.2 in
Length	202.9 in	202.3 in	0.6 in
Width	79.2 in	75.9 in	3.3 in
Height	68.4 in	67.6 in	0.8 in
Curb Weight	4337 lb.	4500 lb.	-163 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.0 gal.	19.2 gal.	1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	41.8 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	64.4 in	58.4 in	6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	58.2 in	55.4 in	2.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	40.8 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.5 in	40.5 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	63.5 in	57.1 in	6.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	66.1 in	55.0 in	11.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.9 in	44.3 in	-3.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.0 in	38.7 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	60.9 in	50.8 in	10.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.4 in	41.1 in	7.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	42.4 in	33.4 in	9 in
Total Legroom	124.2 in (over 3 rows)	118.5 in (over 3 rows)	5.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	38.4 ft³	19.4 ft³	19 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	93.1 ft³	45.0 ft³	48.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	148.5 ft³	86.7 ft³	61.8 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Honda Odyssey

2013 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	I test a large crossover and think, "This third-row seat isn't bad." Then I drive a minivan and marvel at home much roomier it is inside than even the roomiest crossovers. This advantage increases the farther back in the vehicle you sit. Back in the third row, it's simply no contest. Among minivans, the Odyssey is the roomiest of the bunch. It's the only minivan with over 40 inches of legroom in each of its three rows. Total up the differences in the official specs, and the Toyota Sienna comes up nearly ten inches short (though the difference doesn't seem nearly so large in reality, maybe an inch or two). A Chrysler Town & Country? Over fourteen inches. A Toyota Highlander crossover has legroom specs similar to the Chrysler minivan, but its third row feels much more cramped. Moral of the story: don't trust the specs, sit in the cars yourself. In cabin breadth, the official specs have the Odyssey about equal to the Town & Country and a little narrower than the Sienna, but subjectively both the Honda and the Toyota feel broader and more open than the Chrysler. Then there's access to the rear rows. The feature most associated with minivans, their sliding side doors, are easier to open in tight parking spaces and provide a much larger opening. In terms of seat comfort, the Odyssey falls a little short of the Sienna, if only because it doesn't offer lounge chair-like legrests in the second row. Then again, for anyone over five feet tall to use these in the Toyota the second row seat must be slid back so far as to render the third row unusable. Either minivan has more comfortable second-row seats than most crossovers, including the Highlander, and third-row comfort is simply no contest. The Chrysler's second row seats aren't as comfortable, as they are more thinly constructed to enable them to fold beneath the floor. The Odyssey, Sienna, and Highlander can each be equipped to carry eight passengers (though the lounge seats in the Sienna eliminate one spot, and the three in the third row of the Highlander best have short legs). The Chrysler minivans can only seat seven. see full Honda Odyssey review

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Flex

2009 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Plenty of room in the first and second rows. The third row will fit an adult, but is better for the kids. see full Ford Flex review
2010	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Tons of rear leg room. Can accommodate basketball players see full Ford Flex review
2010	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Very comfortable and easy to adjust front seats with good materials, good controls, and sufficient room to stretch out your legs. see full Ford Flex review
2010	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	everything see full Ford Flex review
2009	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	My over 6 foot tall friends absolutely love my Flex because their knees never touch the backs of the front seats. The rear seat is like sitting in a stretch limo. With plenty of cup holders and storage for all to enjoy. see full Ford Flex review
2009	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	Extremely comfortable and accomodating see full Ford Flex review
2009	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	The front seats exceptionally comfortable. They are large and supportive. see full Ford Flex review
2009	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	The second row seats have limo class legroom and are sofa comfy. The second row screams road trip. The third row seats are ample for cross town trips for adults (6ft folks will fit) and should be no problems for the smaller ones. see full Ford Flex review
2009	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	Multiple seat settings and very comfortable seats. see full Ford Flex review
2009	4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	Lots of leg room. Comfy seats. Personal headphones are good, too. see full Ford Flex review

2009 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Took awhile to think of something that could be improved but a bit larger area in the front drivers footwell would be appreciated. That's about it. see full Ford Flex review

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