| Model year | 2009 |
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Odyssey |
| Style | Touring 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) |
| Base MSRP | $40,505 |
| Options on test vehicle | None. |
| As-tested MSRP | $41,175 |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine type | V6 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 3,471cc (212 cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Single overhead camshaft |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.5:1 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6,300 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 244 @ 5,700 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 245 @ 4,900 |
| Transmission type | 5-speed automatic |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | I: 2.697; II: 1.606; III: 1.071; IV: 0.766; V: 0.580; Final: 4.312; Reverse: 1.889 |
| Suspension, front | MacPherson strut |
| Suspension, rear | Double wishbone |
| Steering type | Speed-proportional power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 16.2 |
| Tire brand | Michelin |
| Tire model | Energy LX4 |
| Tire type | All-season |
| Tire size, front | 235/60R17 T |
| Tire size, rear | 235/60R17 T |
| Wheel size | 17-by-7 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Alloy |
| Brakes, front | Ventilated disc |
| Brakes, rear | Disc |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | TC off: 5.9; TC on: 6.3 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | TC off: 9.1; TC on: 9.6 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | TC off: 13.6; TC on: 14.1 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | TC off: 16.7 @ 84.0; TC on: 17.0 @ 83.2 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | TC off: 8.8; TC on: 9.1 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 33 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 131 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | SC on: 58.0; SC off: 58.7 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | SC on: 0.75; SC off: 0.75 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 45.1 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 71.3 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 67.2 |
| Acceleration comments | Some wheelspin is good, but too much is too much. Doesn't like pedal overlap. Engine sound is burly but not annoying. Shifts are quick and smooth. |
| Braking rating | Average |
| Braking comments | Soft-ish pedal, ABS pump noise, gravelly tires. Noticeable fade by third stop (pedal got softer but distances didn't get that much worse). |
| Handling rating | Good |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Virtually the same results with or without VDC, but very different feeling. VDC off: benign understeer. VDC on: chopping throttle all the way around. Slalom: With VDC off it'll rotate if driven aggressively, but fast way through was just shy of aggressive. With VDC on it was obviously grabbing brakes hard and for too long. There's probably a quicker pass in this Odyssey, but tires heated quickly. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 98.88 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 4.6 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 17 city/25 highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 16.8 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 21.0 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 4,640 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 4,623 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 55/45 |
| Length (in.) | 202.1 |
| Width (in.) | 77.1 |
| Height (in.) | 70.0 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 118.1 |
| Track, front (in.) | 66.7 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 66.8 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 36.7 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 40.8 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 40.0 |
| Legroom, 3rd row (in.) | 41.1 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 39.2 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 39.6 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 63.5 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 63.1 |
| Shoulder room, 3rd row (in.) | 61.2 |
| Seating capacity | 8 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 38.4 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 147.4 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | Not available |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard dual front |
| Head airbags | Standard front, rear and third row |
| Knee airbags | Not available |
| Antilock brakes | 4-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Braking assist, electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Rollover protection | Standard |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Tire-pressure monitoring |
| Emergency assistance system | Not available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | 5 stars |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | 5 stars |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | 5 stars |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | 5 stars |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | 4 stars |
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