Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,703 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,154 mm | 4,460 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,012 mm | 1,770 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,737 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,967 kg | 1,390 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 60 L | 19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,636 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,478 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 935 mm | -934 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,613 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,679 mm | 1,222 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 818 mm | -817 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 965 mm | 0 mm | 965 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,547 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,229 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 1,077 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,155 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,087 L | 215 L | -214 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,636 L | 7.6 | -5.6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,205 L | 7.6 | -3.6 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 |
2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |