Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,639 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,154 mm | 4,595 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,012 mm | 1,796 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,737 mm | 1,687 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,967 kg | 1,507 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 60 L | 19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,636 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,478 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,092 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,613 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,679 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 965 mm | 0 mm | 965 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,547 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,229 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 1,077 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,155 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,087 L | 974 L | -973 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,636 L | 34.4 | -32.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,205 L | 2,115 L | 2 L |
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 |
2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |