Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,789 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,133 mm | 4,785 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,958 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,748 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,989 kg | 1,805 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 73 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,613 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,603 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,636 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 975 mm | 922 mm | 53 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,554 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,232 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 1,044 mm | 742 mm | -741 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,096 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,087 L | 292 L | -291 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,580 L | 1,198 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,174 L | 2,701 L | 2 L |
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 |
2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |