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2009 Honda Odyssey and 2008 Subaru Outback Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Honda Odyssey | Subaru Outback | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 105.1 in | 13 in |
| Length | 202.1 in | 188.7 in | 13.4 in |
| Width | 77.1 in | 69.7 in | 7.4 in |
| Height | 68.8 in | 63.2 in | 5.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4385 lb. | 3330 lb. | 1055 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.5 in | 54.4 in | 9.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 51.0 in | 6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 44.1 in | -3.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.1 in | 53.7 in | 9.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.4 in | 52.6 in | 11.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 33.9 in | 6.1 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) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 43.9 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 | 66.2 ft3 | 81.2 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 Subaru Outback
| 2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
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