Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 191 hp@6100 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 111.8 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 192.9 in | 10 in |
Width | 79.2 in | 73.2 in | 6 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 56.9 in | 11.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4337 lb. | 3120 lb. | 1217 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 57.9 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 54.6 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 46.1 in | -5.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.8 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.5 in | 56.1 in | 7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 54.4 in | 11.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 34.8 in | 6.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.9 in | 0.0 in | 60.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 0.0 in | 48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 42.4 in | 0.0 in | 42.4 in |
Total Legroom | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 43.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 22.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 93.1 ft3 | 16.3 | 76.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.5 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 132.2 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Hyundai Sonata.