Honda Odyssey (2009) vs. Ford Transit Connect (2015) Specs

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2009 Honda Odyssey and 2015 Ford Transit Connect Specifications

Model Year	2009	2015
Model	Honda Odyssey	Ford Transit Connect
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 178 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	5-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.1 in	120.6 in	-2.5 in
Length	202.1 in	189.7 in	12.4 in
Width	77.1 in	72.2 in	4.9 in
Height	68.8 in	72.0 in	-3.2 in
Curb Weight	4385 lb.	3979 lb.	406 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.0 gal.	15.8 gal.	5.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.9 in	46.9 in	-6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.5 in	57.7 in	5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.0 in	54.6 in	2.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.8 in	40.3 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	45.1 in	-5.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	63.1 in	58.5 in	4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	64.4 in	58.5 in	5.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.0 in	37.6 in	2.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.4 in	41.3 in	-2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	61.2 in	56.3 in	4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.5 in	47.0 in	1.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	41.1 in	35.0 in	6.1 in
Total Legroom	121.9 in (over 3 rows)	112.9 in (over 3 rows)	9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	38.4 ft³	19.8 ft³	18.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	91.1 ft³	58.9 ft³	32.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	147.4 ft³	104.2 ft³	43.2 ft³

2009 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Absolutely no complaints here. see full Honda Odyssey review
2009	4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	No complaints for the second row. Have never sat in the third row. see full Honda Odyssey review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD	Needed comfortable front seats for a large dad (@230) pounds and a tiny grandfather (@95 pounds, 4feet, 5 inches tall). These seats are the best for the comfort of such various sizes. see full Honda Odyssey review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD	Comfortable and roomy for adults and children alike. Wonderful for those long road trip to disney with the entire family. see full Honda Odyssey review

2009 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	0	Just acceptable. see full Honda Odyssey review
2010	0	These seats kill both my wife and my back on long trips. see full Honda Odyssey review
2009	0	Why can't manufacturers make the passenger seat as comfortable with as many adjustments as the driver's side? see full Honda Odyssey review

2015 Ford Transit Connect Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Transit Connect's second-row bench is roomy and fairly comfortable for two people, but somewhat tight for three. The Sienna has another half-foot of shoulder room. Also, the seatback in the Ford's second row does not recline. If you do want captain's chairs, well, they're not an option. The situation worsens in the Ford's third row, which is less substantial and much lower to the floor than the third-row seats in the Honda or the Toyota. Unlike the Transit Connect's second row, its third-row seat does slide fore-aft (about six inches) and recline. Slide it all the way back, and legroom becomes almost generous. Still, it isn't a place many adults would want to spend much time. On top of this, it should be easier to open and close the Transit Connect's sliding doors and to get into its third row. The second row doesn't tip or slide forward like those in conventional minivans. Instead, it must be pushed to the floor in a fairly difficult two-step procedure. see full Ford Transit Connect review

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