Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@5000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 113.9 in | 4.2 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 188.8 in | 13.3 in |
Width | 77.1 in | 76.4 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 68.8 in | 68.2 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4385 lb. | 4711 lb. | -326 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.6 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.5 in | 59.8 in | 3.7 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 | 38.9 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.1 in | 56.7 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.4 in | 0.0 in | 64.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 34.9 in | 5.1 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) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 45.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | 6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 91.1 ft3 | 32.1 | 59 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 147.4 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | 76.5 ft3 |
2009 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Needed comfortable front seats for a large dad (@230) pounds and a tiny grandfather (@95 pounds, 4feet, 5 inches tall). These seats are the best for the comfort of such various sizes. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable and roomy for adults and children alike. Wonderful for those long road trip to disney with the entire family. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2011 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |