Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,868 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,154 mm | 5,090 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 2,012 mm | 1,892 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,737 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,967 kg | 1,652 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 76 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,636 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,478 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,613 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,679 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 965 mm | 0 mm | 965 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,547 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,229 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 1,077 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,155 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,098 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,087 L | 600 L | -599 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,636 L | 21.2 | -19.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,205 L | 21.2 | -17.2 L |
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 |
2008 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Outstanding interior space. I'm 6'4" with about a 34" inseam and I can sit comfortably in the rear when I have my front seat adjusted just so. With the driver seat all the way back, it's a stretch to reach the controls. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Three adults can sit in the back and there knees will not touch the front seats nor will there heads touch the ceiling. The seats are very comfortable. Noise is very low and the car has two vents blowing air or heat. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Very roomy and confortable see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Good driving position, steering wheel design and arm rests. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Taller people ride in comfort, with ample room for long legs, even when the front seats are back. The fact that they also fold down adds tremendous versatility to this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of room, with an open feel. see full Ford Taurus review |