Lexus RX (2012) vs. Honda Odyssey (2012) Specs

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2012 Lexus RX and 2012 Honda Odyssey Specifications

Model Year	2012	2012
Model	Lexus RX	Honda Odyssey
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6200 257 lb-ft@4700	3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.9 in	118.1 in	-10.2 in
Length	187.8 in	202.9 in	-15.1 in
Width	74.2 in	79.2 in	-5 in
Height	66.3 in	68.4 in	-2.1 in
Curb Weight	4178 lb.	4337 lb.	-159 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	21.0 gal.	-1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	39.7 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.0 in	64.4 in	-6.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.6 in	58.2 in	-2.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	40.9 in	2.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	39.5 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.6 in	63.5 in	-5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.5 in	66.1 in	-11.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	40.9 in	-4.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.0 in	-38 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	60.9 in	-60.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.4 in	-48.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	42.4 in	-42.4 in
Total Legroom	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	124.2 in (over 3 rows)	-44.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	40.0 ft³	38.4 ft³	1.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	40.0	93.1 ft³	-53.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	80.3 ft³	148.5 ft³	-68.2 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Lexus RX

2012 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this). see full Lexus RX review

2012 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors. see full Lexus RX review

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Odyssey

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

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