Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Scion xB | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 102.4 in | 15.7 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 167.3 in | 35.6 in |
Width | 79.2 in | 69.3 in | 9.9 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 62.6 in | 5.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4337 lb. | 3086 lb. | 1251 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 55.8 in | 8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 52.7 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.7 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 41.2 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.5 in | 54.7 in | 8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 46.7 in | 19.4 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) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 45.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 21.7 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 93.1 ft3 | 21.7 | 71.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.5 ft3 | 69.9 ft3 | 78.6 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 |
2008 Scion xB Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Roomy and open. see full Scion xB review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Roomy and open. Great for kids. see full Scion xB review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Great headroom, comfortable seat nice arm rest. Good firm seat see full Scion xB review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Better than average amount for a car in this price range see full Scion xB review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have plenty of room to sit whatever way is most comfortable to me. see full Scion xB review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seats large and tall people comfortably. Head room is well above average. see full Scion xB review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
plenty of head room see full Scion xB review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More leg room than my SAAB 9000. Fits two adults and a kid seat. see full Scion xB review |
2008 Scion xB Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
1) Center console is too wide - not enough room for me to stretch out. 2) Seat can be raised and lowered (good) but at its lowest position it feels like the cushion leans down making me feel like my body slips forward. 3) Arm rest on door too high. see full Scion xB review |