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2012 Honda Odyssey and 2008 Mazda RX-8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Model | Honda Odyssey | Mazda RX-8 | |
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| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 106.4 in | 11.7 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 174.3 in | 28.6 in |
| Width | 79.2 in | 69.7 in | 9.5 in |
| Height | 68.4 in | 52.8 in | 15.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4337 lb. | 3045 lb. | 1292 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 5.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 54.8 in | 9.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 53.3 in | 4.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.7 in | -1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 36.8 in | 2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.5 in | 54.9 in | 8.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 48.1 in | 18 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 32.2 in | 8.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.9 in | 0.0 in | 60.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 0.0 in | 48.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 42.4 in | 0.0 in | 42.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 49.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 30.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 93.1 ft3 | 7.6 | 85.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.5 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 140.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Odyssey
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda RX-8
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Very comfortable Recaro seats, even on long drives. Larger people may not be comfortable so beware. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Given the RX-8's compact dimensions, you wouldn't expect rear seat space to be a strength. But thanks to clever packaging and a subtly high roofline, there is actually space for real adults in back, provided those up front are short or move their seats up somewhat. With a pair of pickup-like rear-opening "half" rear doors, ingress and egress for rear seat passengers is a snap. For those who want a sports car but have children or need to transport a few friends occassionally, the RX-8 fits the bill nicely. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excellent for long trips. Even though I suffer from spinal stenosis, I did a two-day 1800 mile trip with no troubles and felt great on arrival. Most modern cars have comfortable seats, but these also make me feel like I am part of the car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
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