Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@5000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 90.9 in | 27.2 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 154.1 in | 48 in |
Width | 77.1 in | 68.3 in | 8.8 in |
Height | 68.8 in | 49.0 in | 19.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4385 lb. | 2494 lb. | 1891 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 9.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 36.8 in | 4.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.5 in | 52.2 in | 11.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 52.0 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 43.1 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 0.0 in | 40 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.1 in | 0.0 in | 63.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.4 in | 0.0 in | 64.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 0.0 in | 40 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) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 78.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 | 33.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 91.1 ft3 | 4.5 | 86.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 147.4 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 | 142.9 ft3 |
2010 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 |
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 |
2010 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 | 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 |
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
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