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2009 Honda Odyssey and 2012 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Honda Odyssey | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 182 kW@5750 325 Nm@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@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 | 1,835 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 |
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 2012 Toyota Highlander
| 2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
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