Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@5000 |
2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5800 174 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 103.0 in | 15.1 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 179.5 in | 22.6 in |
Width | 77.1 in | 70.1 in | 7 in |
Height | 68.8 in | 65.9 in | 2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4385 lb. | 3250 lb. | 1135 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.5 in | 56.1 in | 7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 0.0 in | 57 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 43.1 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.1 in | 55.6 in | 7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.4 in | 0.0 in | 64.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.0 in | 2 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) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 40.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | 4.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 91.1 ft3 | 33.5 | 57.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 147.4 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | 79.1 ft3 |
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 |
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |