Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Mazda Mazda5 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,751 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,154 mm | 4,585 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,012 mm | 1,750 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,737 mm | 1,615 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,967 kg | 1,568 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 60 L | 19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,636 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,478 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,613 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,679 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 965 mm | 942 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,547 mm | 1,252 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,229 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 1,077 mm | 775 mm | -774 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,155 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,809 mm (over 3 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,087 L | 320 L | -319 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,636 L | 1,257 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,205 L | 2,008 L | 2 L |
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 |
2015 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |