Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Kia Sorento | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 106.3 in | 11.8 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 183.9 in | 18.2 in |
Width | 77.1 in | 74.2 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 68.8 in | 67.3 in | 1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4385 lb. | 3605 lb. | 780 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.2 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.5 in | 59.3 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 56.3 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.3 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.2 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.1 in | 58.7 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.4 in | 55.9 in | 8.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.6 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.4 in | 36.7 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 53.8 in | 7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.5 in | 44.4 in | 4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 41.1 in | 31.3 in | 9.8 in |
Total Legroom | 121.9 in (over 3 rows) | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | 11.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 91.1 ft3 | 37.0 ft3 | 54.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 147.4 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 | 74.9 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable seating position. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Kids love the rear seats. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
See previous. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The captains chairs in the second row can be apart or together. It is easy to get to the third row seat. There is plenty of leg room in the second and third row seats, and plenty of room between the second row seats. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2008 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
No back support, no thigh support. Seat headrests curve your spine forward. Seat shape was not the same for all four captain chairs. Quality control must be very poor. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2012 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The third seat was a major factor in our decision process. see full Kia Sorento review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Need 7 passenger seating and the Sorento has delivered. Used 3rd row quite a few times with children AND adults. No complaints, although 3rd ride was usually no more than one hour. see full Kia Sorento review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good size second row seat. Plenty of room for adults and can fit three child car seats. see full Kia Sorento review |
2012 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row is tiny, and you are forced to get it, if you want the V-6 see full Kia Sorento review |