| Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
| Model | Honda Odyssey | Ford Fusion | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@5500 275 lb-ft@3000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 112.2 in | 5.9 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 191.7 in | 11.2 in |
| Width | 79.2 in | 72.9 in | 6.3 in |
| Height | 68.4 in | 58.1 in | 10.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4337 lb. | 3543 lb. | 794 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 57.8 in | 6.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 55.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.5 in | 56.9 in | 6.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 54.4 in | 11.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 38.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.9 in | 0.0 in | 60.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 0.0 in | 48.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 42.4 in | 0.0 in | 42.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 44.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 93.1 ft3 | 16.0 | 77.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.5 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 132.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Ford Fusion.