Honda Pilot (SUV) vs. Odyssey (Minivan) - Car and Driver

Consumer editor, Jared Gall, compares interior space on these two similar-yet different-people movers.

2009 Honda Pilot - Buying Guide http://www.caranddriver.com/buying_guide/honda/pilot/2009_honda_pilot?cid=95

2008 Honda Odyssey - Review http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/7_passenger_family...

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[TannerFehr]

Odyssey win. See, I'm cooler then those who are "too cool to be seen in a minivan" Basically I don't give a shit what other people think- my Ody kicks so much ass.

[MarkAM1994]

"I would ride back here for a few hours, without complaining... after that I'd start throwing things."

LOL.

[RealFlaw]

Thats a dumb review. Who wants to have a 7ft guy riding in their car anyway. Pilot kicks odys azz and then sum. AWD, hello!

[fatty1443]

@kngsunny if you can find a minivan that is bigger than both the GMC Yukon Denali and the Cadillac Escalade EXT, then ill believe you.

[fatty1443]

its not so much that im "2 cool 4 a minvan", its just that it has no point. i mean, can you go offroad with it? no. can you carry a lot in the trunk? no. can you carry a ski rack on top? no. how about tow a boat? no. does it provide any fun 4 the driver all? unless you count 0-60 in 16 seconds fun, no. how about handling? no FF car has ever had good handling. ever. okay, how bout braking? no car with drum brakes has ever had short braking distance. ever. k, how bout luxury? not even close.

[kop4321]

Id feel better not driving a Honda.

[SuperMattMuah]

Wow. It's pretty sad how many people are still trying to counter the Odyssey. Wake up, people. Obviously the Osyssey is much more practical. Just because your self-consciousness rages beyond your control doesn't mean you should still buy the SUV that gets horrendous gas mileage when the Odyssey is obviously a much better vehicle.

[ummayyoob09]

Hmmm... I am more concerned with which one has a smoother ride, handles better. My husband and I are both under 5'8". On the occasion that my 6'3" father rides with us, he can sit in the front!

[leepaothao]

the 3rd row is for kids, this suv is made for normal family.mom and dad in front, big sis or bro and baby in the 2nd row, and little bro or sis in the 3rd row. another way to use the suv for a smaller family is, have the 3rd row down most of the week and when you need to pick up extra friends for soccer or school events just pull the 3rd row up.

[summahshan]

jared jared jared!! u answered my question exactly!! my husban is 6 ft 6 and we have three children. i see the pilot commercials and think...hmmm... we have a dodge minivan now. buh now, i know!! stick with the mini vans! thanks!!

[nickitheninja5]

1. The Pilot looks better

2. The Pilot is smaller, so obviously the 3rd row seat is not going to be as roomy...

3. The Pilot has 4WD

The Odyssey is great if all you do is drive on pavement in a warm climate and everyone in your family is over 6 feet tall. Oh, and if you can park that lardass of a car into a parking spot

[TheHorizonhobby]

The suv are more powerfull and beautifoul! Van only suck ;)