Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 184 kW@5700 339 Nm@4800 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 kW@6000 241 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,804 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,154 mm | 4,854 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,012 mm | 1,864 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,737 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,967 kg | 1,475 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 70 L | 9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,636 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,478 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,613 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,679 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 904 mm | -903 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) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,087 L | 462 L | -461 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,636 L | 16.3 | -14.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,205 L | 16.3 | -12.3 L |
2011 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 |
2011 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 | 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 |
2015 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
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