Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@5000 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 101.2 in | 16.9 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 159.3 in | 42.8 in |
Width | 77.1 in | 67.7 in | 9.4 in |
Height | 68.8 in | 57.3 in | 11.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4385 lb. | 2483 lb. | 1902 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 9.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.5 in | 53.1 in | 10.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 52.1 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 43.8 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.6 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.1 in | 52.1 in | 11 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.4 in | 51.2 in | 13.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 31.1 in | 8.9 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) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 47 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 23.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 91.1 ft3 | 15.0 | 76.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 147.4 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | 97.8 ft3 |
2009 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |