Honda Odyssey (2015) vs. Saturn ASTRA (2008) Specs

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2015 Honda Odyssey and 2008 Saturn ASTRA Specifications

Model Year	2015	2008
Model	Honda Odyssey	Saturn ASTRA
Engine	3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 248 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 125 lb-ft@3800
Transmission	6-speed automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.1 in	102.9 in	15.2 in
Length	202.9 in	170.5 in	32.4 in
Width	79.2 in	69.0 in	10.2 in
Height	68.4 in	57.4 in	11 in
Curb Weight	4396 lb.	2921 lb.	1475 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.0 gal.	12.2 gal.	8.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	38.9 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	64.4 in	53.9 in	10.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	58.2 in	51.8 in	6.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	42.0 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.5 in	38.3 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	63.5 in	52.8 in	10.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	66.1 in	51.4 in	14.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.9 in	35.3 in	5.6 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)	77.3 in (over 2 rows)	46.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	38.4 ft³	12.5 ft³	25.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	93.1 ft³	12.5	80.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	148.5 ft³	44.8 ft³	103.7 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Honda Odyssey

2015 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	I test a large crossover and think, "This third-row seat isn't bad." Then I drive a minivan and marvel at home much roomier it is inside than even the roomiest crossovers. This advantage increases the farther back in the vehicle you sit. Back in the third row, it's simply no contest. Among minivans, the Odyssey is the roomiest of the bunch. It's the only minivan with over 40 inches of legroom in each of its three rows. Total up the differences in the official specs, and the Toyota Sienna comes up nearly ten inches short (though the difference doesn't seem nearly so large in reality, maybe an inch or two). A Chrysler Town & Country? Over fourteen inches. A Toyota Highlander crossover has legroom specs similar to the Chrysler minivan, but its third row feels much more cramped. Moral of the story: don't trust the specs, sit in the cars yourself. In cabin breadth, the official specs have the Odyssey about equal to the Town & Country and a little narrower than the Sienna, but subjectively both the Honda and the Toyota feel broader and more open than the Chrysler. Then there's access to the rear rows. The feature most associated with minivans, their sliding side doors, are easier to open in tight parking spaces and provide a much larger opening. In terms of seat comfort, the Odyssey falls a little short of the Sienna, if only because it doesn't offer lounge chair-like legrests in the second row. Then again, for anyone over five feet tall to use these in the Toyota the second row seat must be slid back so far as to render the third row unusable. Either minivan has more comfortable second-row seats than most crossovers, including the Highlander, and third-row comfort is simply no contest. The Chrysler's second row seats aren't as comfortable, as they are more thinly constructed to enable them to fold beneath the floor. The Odyssey, Sienna, and Highlander can each be equipped to carry eight passengers (though the lounge seats in the Sienna eliminate one spot, and the three in the third row of the Highlander best have short legs). The Chrysler minivans can only seat seven. see full Honda Odyssey review

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Saturn ASTRA

2008 Saturn ASTRA Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Tilt/telescopic steering and with 8 way adjustable drivers seat. I was able to find my near perfect driving position. Every automaker should make a drivers seat manual lumbar standard, then it would be perfect. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2009	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Being a 5 door hatch, there is plenty of room in the back for 2 full size adults or 3 children/teens. With the hatch, there is lots of room for bulky stuff. Like a Mini-SUV in cargo hauling. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The European styled seats are great! Very supportive, but not too firm, and the seat back adjustment is exceptionally simple. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008	2dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Leather seats with lumbar is very comfortable. Lots of leg room, even for tall people. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008	2dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	I run 6', 300# and this is one of the few smaller cars I can drive in reasonable comfort while taking the back roads. Nice lateral support and my back doesn't give me fits when I get out. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	I have the cloth seats, which I had read didn't offer good back or thigh support. I find this to be very untrue even without adjustable lumbar support. I did switch out my stock steering wheel with a leather VXR wheel from Britain, which REALLY gave this car a premium feel. The stock seats support my back very well (6'2") and also find there to be just enough leg room with my seat almost all the way back, thigh support is a bit lacking, but for such a tiny car they really did a good job making it feel like a much bigger car. I also highly recommend buying and installing the Boomerang armrest and cup holder to maximize your Astra comfort. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	at 6ft 1 in , has plenty of leg and head room. Comfortable to get in and out of see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Seat fits just right. Plenty of adjustment range between seat and steering wheel. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Harder than most american seats. Very comfortable for long hauls. No need for armrest! see full Saturn ASTRA review

2008 Saturn ASTRA Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Narrow seats and tough entry/exit due to low roofline. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008	2dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	See above. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	My only concern about front seat room isn't about the seats at all, but that the peddles in the 5 speed are very small and very very close together, which for me with size 13 feet can create a problem. I have caught my feet together and accidently stomped on the break when trying to push in the clutch, which upsets everyone driving behind me, but provides a good laugh for me. see full Saturn ASTRA review

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