Model Year | 2012 | 2022 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 106.3 in | 11.8 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 182.7 in | 20.2 in |
Width | 79.2 in | 70.9 in | 8.3 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 56.5 in | 11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4337 lb. | 3012 lb. | 1325 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 56.1 in | 8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 53.0 in | 5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.2 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.5 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.5 in | 55.3 in | 8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 51.1 in | 15 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 35.7 in | 5.2 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) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 46.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 23.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 93.1 ft3 | 15.3 | 77.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.5 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 133.2 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 2022 Kia Forte.