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2009 Honda Odyssey and 2008 Pontiac G8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Honda Odyssey | Pontiac G8 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 114.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Length | 202.1 in | 196.1 in | 6 in |
| Width | 77.1 in | 74.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 68.8 in | 57.7 in | 11.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4385 lb. | 3855 lb. | 530 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 38.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.5 in | 59.1 in | 4.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 56.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.2 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.0 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.1 in | 59.1 in | 4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.4 in | 58.0 in | 6.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.4 in | 0.0 in | 38.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 0.0 in | 61.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.5 in | 0.0 in | 48.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 41.1 in | 0.0 in | 41.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 121.9 in (over 3 rows) | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | 40.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 17.5 ft3 | 20.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 91.1 ft3 | 17.5 | 73.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 147.4 ft3 | 17.5 ft3 | 129.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Odyssey
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Pontiac G8
| 2008 Pontiac G8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Huge back seat, and very comfortable, even for two adults and a child seat. see full Pontiac G8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room, good support, and do not have to squirm much on a 6 hour drive. see full Pontiac G8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tons of legroom, and I mean TONS of legroom see full Pontiac G8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 256-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Even with front seats completely back, there is enough leg room for rear passengers. see full Pontiac G8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
When I go places with my friends, I actaully like sitting in the back! The back seats are sooo comfortable. see full Pontiac G8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat fits my smaller frame and has comfortable padding and bolsters. The headrest is in the right place. Power controls are convenient. see full Pontiac G8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tons of room for the family. This is a true full-size sedan. see full Pontiac G8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Extremely comfortable backseat, although serious hump in the center eliminates almost all leg room for center seat. Four in comfort all day long, large armrest, good visibility forward and to the side. Nice support, split folding seats and cargo passthru see full Pontiac G8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Fantastic seats. see full Pontiac G8 review |
| 2008 Pontiac G8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Cannot get comfortable - ever. Hurts my lower back after just 15 mins. I have the leather seats w/ premium package. No lateral support/bolstering either. Lumbar support useless. see full Pontiac G8 review |
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