Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Nissan Versa | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 102.4 in | 15.7 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 169.1 in | 33.8 in |
Width | 79.2 in | 66.7 in | 12.5 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 60.4 in | 8 in |
Curb Weight | 4337 lb. | 2722 lb. | 1615 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 7.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.6 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 53.5 in | 10.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 48.8 in | 9.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.4 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.3 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.5 in | 50.7 in | 12.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 47.2 in | 18.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 38.0 in | 2.9 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) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 44.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 93.1 ft3 | 17.8 | 75.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.5 ft3 | 50.4 ft3 | 98.1 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
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 |
2011 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 CVT FWD |
Only subcompact we test drove that could actually fit four adults. More rear leg room than many midsize cars. see full Nissan Versa review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats were ample, and well supported. In my last two cars (a Corolla and a Legacy) I needed a lumbar cushion, but not in the Versa. The seat bottoms also supported my thighs for enough of their length for comfort. see full Nissan Versa review |