Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 106.9 in | 11.2 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 184.6 in | 18.3 in |
Width | 79.2 in | 71.9 in | 7.3 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 67.9 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4337 lb. | 3649 lb. | 688 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 19.1 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 57.9 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 55.1 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.7 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.8 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.5 in | 57.0 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 54.9 in | 11.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 36.4 in | 4.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 32.3 in | 5.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.9 in | 53.2 in | 7.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 39.8 in | 8.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 42.4 in | 30.2 in | 12.2 in |
Total Legroom | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 16.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 93.1 ft3 | 39.7 ft3 | 53.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.5 ft3 | 80.6 ft3 | 67.9 ft3 |
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 |
2007 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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |