Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
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 | 5,154 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 2,012 mm | 1,935 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,737 mm | 1,542 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,967 kg | 1,821 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 76 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,636 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,478 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,613 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,679 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 968 mm | -967 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) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,087 L | 569 L | -568 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,636 L | 20.1 | -18.1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,205 L | 20.1 | -16.1 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 |
2010 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review |