Honda Odyssey (2009) vs. Kia Seltos (2021) Specs

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2009 Honda Odyssey and 2021 Kia Seltos Specifications

Model Year	2009	2021
Model	Honda Odyssey	Kia Seltos
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	5-speed automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.1 in	103.5 in	14.6 in
Length	202.1 in	172.0 in	30.1 in
Width	77.1 in	70.9 in	6.2 in
Height	68.8 in	63.6 in	5.2 in
Curb Weight	4385 lb.	3456 lb.	929 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	7.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.9 in	40.0 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.5 in	55.5 in	8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.0 in	53.5 in	3.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.8 in	41.4 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	38.4 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	63.1 in	54.7 in	8.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	64.4 in	52.8 in	11.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.0 in	38.0 in	2 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)	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	42.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	38.4 ft³	26.6 ft³	11.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	91.1 ft³	26.6	64.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	147.4 ft³	62.8 ft³	84.6 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

2021 Kia Seltos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2021	Compared to most other small crossovers, the Kia Seltos has a much roomier rear seat. Rear legroom is a generous 38 inches. Few people will need to step up to a larger crossover unless they need to seat more than four people. The competing Mazda CX-30 (36.3 inches of rear legroom) and the related Hyundai Kona (34.6 inches of rear legroom) have more cramped and much more cramped rear seats, respectively. In fact, the Seltos has about as much room for rear seat passengers as the one-size-up Sportage. (The Sportage will no doubt grow when it is next redesigned.) The Seltos' rear seat passengers can select between two seatback angles. I found even the most upright not as upright as I would have liked, but impressions here will vary. see full Kia Seltos review

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