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2010 Honda Odyssey and 2008 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
| Model | Honda Odyssey | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 106.7 in | 11.4 in |
| Length | 202.1 in | 188.0 in | 14.1 in |
| Width | 77.1 in | 71.7 in | 5.4 in |
| Height | 68.8 in | 59.7 in | 9.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4385 lb. | 3473 lb. | 912 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 38.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.5 in | 55.7 in | 7.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 0.0 in | 57 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.4 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.1 in | 54.6 in | 8.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.4 in | 0.0 in | 64.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.4 in | 0.0 in | 38.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 0.0 in | 61.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.5 in | 0.0 in | 48.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 41.1 in | 0.0 in | 41.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 121.9 in (over 3 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 42.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 91.1 ft3 | 35.8 | 55.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 147.4 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 | 85.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Honda Odyssey
| 2010 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 |
| 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 |
| 2010 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 |
| 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 2008 Volkswagen Passat
| 2008 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passat provided more interior space especially in the rear than the Audi A4 see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Extremely comfortable front drivers seat w/ 12 way electronic adjustment. Able to find perfect driving position. Very little fatigue even after 12 - 14 hours of driving (taking breaks for food / gas of course). Lumbar adjusts both up/down and in/out. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of rear legroom and space for car seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Compared to other sporty wagons (BMW, Subaru) the Passat has about 3" more rear leg room - enough to put my full-size parents and/or friends in the back seat without making them do contortions. Easier to get a child in and out of a rear safety seat, too. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This version of the Passat can easily fit 3 across seating in the rear see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More than large enough for American size bodies! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Well bolstered seat, best seat heaters I ever had (have had Land Rovers and own a SAAB). see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
larger than chief competitors (BMW 3 series, Audi A4) see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No thigh support, not as comfortable as my 2000 Passat see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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