Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 184 kW@5700 339 Nm@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,604 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,154 mm | 4,432 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,012 mm | 1,808 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,737 mm | 1,666 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,967 kg | 1,544 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 64 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,636 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,478 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,613 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,679 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 909 mm | -908 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 965 mm | 0 mm | 965 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,547 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,229 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 1,077 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,155 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,087 L | 674 L | -673 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,636 L | 23.8 | -21.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,205 L | 1,589 L | 3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan.