Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 104.3 in | 13.8 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 178.3 in | 24.6 in |
Width | 79.2 in | 69.9 in | 9.3 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 57.5 in | 10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4337 lb. | 2740 lb. | 1597 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 7.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 55.7 in | 8.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 53.0 in | 5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 43.3 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.8 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.5 in | 54.7 in | 8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 53.3 in | 12.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 35.0 in | 5.9 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) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 45.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 93.1 ft3 | 14.7 | 78.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.5 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 133.8 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 |
2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |