Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
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 | 118.1 in | 109.8 in | 8.3 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 188.4 in | 14.5 in |
Width | 79.2 in | 75.2 in | 4 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 68.1 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4337 lb. | 4045 lb. | 292 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.6 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 59.7 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 56.7 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 43.2 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 40.1 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.5 in | 59.5 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 56.5 in | 9.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 38.3 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 36.3 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.9 in | 55.0 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 42.3 in | 6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 42.4 in | 29.2 in | 13.2 in |
Total Legroom | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 13.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 28.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 93.1 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 50.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.5 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | 53.1 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 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 |