Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 121.1 in | -3 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 200.6 in | 1.5 in |
Width | 77.1 in | 76.0 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 68.8 in | 72.4 in | -3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4385 lb. | 5280 lb. | -895 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.1 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.5 in | 58.3 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 0.0 in | 57 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 40.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.1 in | 58.9 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.4 in | 0.0 in | 64.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.5 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.4 in | 38.2 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 50.5 in | 10.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.5 in | 0.0 in | 48.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 41.1 in | 34.2 in | 6.9 in |
Total Legroom | 121.9 in (over 3 rows) | 114 in (over 3 rows) | 7.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 24.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 91.1 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | 47.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 147.4 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | 64.1 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2009 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This SUV has a third row seat that can accommodate adults comfortably, without sacrificing braking and safety. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Excellent, usable 3rd row seating see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy and adjustable. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Second row is good. Third row is EXCELLENT. Bigger than some of the monster American SUVs. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |