Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo S40 | Honda Odyssey | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 118.1 in | -14.2 in |
Length | 175.9 in | 202.9 in | -27 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 79.2 in | -9.5 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 68.4 in | -11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3278 lb. | 4337 lb. | -1059 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.7 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 64.4 in | -9.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 58.2 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.9 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.5 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 63.5 in | -9.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 66.1 in | -15.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 40.9 in | -6.5 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 | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | -48.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.6 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -25.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.6 | 93.1 ft3 | -80.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.6 ft3 | 148.5 ft3 | -135.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Volvo S40.
2011 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 |
2011 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 |