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Honda Odyssey (2008) vs. Honda Civic (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Honda Odyssey and 2009 Honda Civic specs.

2008 Honda Odyssey and 2009 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Honda Odyssey Honda Civic  
Engine 3.5L V6
OHC-4v
244 hp@5750
240 lb-ft@5000
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
197 hp@7800
139 lb-ft@6200
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Minivan, ext. 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 118.1 in 106.3 in 11.8 in
Length 202.1 in 176.7 in 25.4 in
Width 77.1 in 69.0 in 8.1 in
Height 68.8 in 56.5 in 12.3 in
Curb Weight 4385 lb. 2912 lb. 1473 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.0 gal. 13.2 gal. 7.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.9 in 39.4 in 1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 63.5 in 53.7 in 9.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.0 in 51.9 in 5.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.8 in 42.2 in -1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.0 in 37.4 in 2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 63.1 in 52.4 in 10.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 64.4 in 51.0 in 13.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 40.0 in 34.6 in 5.4 in
Headroom, Row 3 38.4 in 0.0 in 38.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 61.2 in 0.0 in 61.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3 48.5 in 0.0 in 48.5 in
Legroom, Row 3 41.1 in 0.0 in 41.1 in
Total Legroom 121.9 in (over 3 rows) 76.8 in (over 2 rows) 45.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 38.4 ft3 12.0 ft3 26.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 91.1 ft3 12.0 79.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 147.4 ft3 12.0 ft3 135.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Honda Odyssey

2008 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2007 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Comfortable seating position. see full Honda Odyssey review
2007 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Kids love the rear seats. see full Honda Odyssey review
2007 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
See previous. see full Honda Odyssey review
2007 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
The captains chairs in the second row can be apart or together. It is easy to get to the third row seat. There is plenty of leg room in the second and third row seats, and plenty of room between the second row seats. see full Honda Odyssey review
2008 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2007 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
No back support, no thigh support. Seat headrests curve your spine forward. Seat shape was not the same for all four captain chairs. Quality control must be very poor. see full Honda Odyssey review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Civic

2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
unbelievable much room on the rear seats see full Honda Civic review
2008 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Good lumbar and side support, nicely adjustable seat and wheel. Shifter is very close to the wheel. Fits me like a glove, but my wife does find the seatback slightly tall. see full Honda Civic review
2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Driver seat is uncomfortable. Not upright enough. Not a great seat for correct posture. see full Honda Civic review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Seats were rock hard(in summer) see full Honda Civic review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
very poor AC performance during hot weather see full Honda Civic review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
not able to fit a rear facing child seat, or very difficult to fit it. we had to even find a small size one. see full Honda Civic review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
It took me a long time to find a comfortable driving position in this car. It may because of the low seat. I was finally (mostly) successful, but it took a long time to find it, and it is very different than my typical driving position. Also, not great on long trips -- the seat is generally supportive, but it starts to break down a few hours in. see full Honda Civic review
2008 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
No access from trunk area. Also, very strong chemical smell in vehicle...off gassing from fabrics. The prius did not have near the smell. see full Honda Civic review
 
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