Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 184 kW@5700 339 Nm@4800 |
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 | 5,154 mm | 4,785 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,012 mm | 1,910 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,737 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,967 kg | 1,805 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 73 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,636 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,478 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,613 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,679 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 965 mm | 922 mm | 43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,547 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,229 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 1,077 mm | 742 mm | -741 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,155 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 | 2,636 L | 1,198 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,205 L | 2,701 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 |
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 |