Model Year | 2012 | 2019 | |
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 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
|
Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 8-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 | 4,890 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,012 mm | 1,925 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,737 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,967 kg | 1,982 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 73 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,636 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,478 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,613 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,679 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 965 mm | 912 mm | 53 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,547 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,229 mm | 1,158 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 1,077 mm | 704 mm | -703 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,155 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,087 L | 391 L | -390 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,636 L | 1,198 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,205 L | 2,370 L | 2 L |
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 |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |