Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Nissan Xterra | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@5600 284 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 106.3 in | 11.8 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 178.7 in | 24.2 in |
Width | 79.2 in | 72.8 in | 6.4 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 74.9 in | -6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4337 lb. | 4165 lb. | 172 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.9 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 58.3 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 55.9 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.4 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.3 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.5 in | 58.3 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 46.1 in | 20 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 34.4 in | 6.5 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) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 47.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 93.1 ft3 | 35.2 | 57.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.5 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | 82.8 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 |
2006 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The seats are supportive without being rigid. I like the easy to clean, removable seating material. see full Nissan Xterra review |
2006 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The rear seat on the XTerra is not spacious, but it is sufficient for shorter adults, kids, and pets. At 6'4", I'm cramped and the narrow door opening doesn't help with access. Still, it's far less clastrophobic than the FJ Cruiser. see full Nissan Xterra review |