Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Honda Odyssey | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 3,000 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,890 mm | 5,154 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,925 mm | 2,012 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,737 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,982 kg | 1,967 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 79 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,123 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,613 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 1,039 mm | 974 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 912 mm | 965 mm | -53 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 1,547 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,158 mm | 1,229 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 704 mm | 1,077 mm | 703 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 3,155 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 1,087 L | 390 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 2,636 L | -1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 4,205 L | -2 L |
2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |