Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 177 hp@6000 172 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 105.7 in | 12.4 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 179.8 in | 23.1 in |
Width | 79.2 in | 70.5 in | 8.7 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 59.5 in | 8.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4337 lb. | 3102 lb. | 1235 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.6 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 56.9 in | 7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 54.1 in | 4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.4 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.3 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.5 in | 55.1 in | 8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 53.0 in | 13.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 34.5 in | 6.4 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) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 47.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 25.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 93.1 ft3 | 13.1 | 80 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.5 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 135.4 ft3 |
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 |
2012 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Nissan Sentra offers a smooth, quiet ride and about as much passenger (and cargo) room as you'll find in a compact sedan. Open the door, and the SL's leather-trimmed interior appears luxurious. Sit down, though, and the illusion crumbles. Unlike those in the Altima, the Sentra's flat, firm seats provide little in the way of comfort or support. A tilt adjustment for the driver seat would help, but one is not offered. The Civic's seats aren't much cushier, but their shape provides better support. For the best seats in the segment, check out the Chevrolet Cruze and Ford Focus. see full Nissan Sentra review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan Sentra.