2006 Honda Odyssey vs. 2009 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2009 Toyota Highlander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Odyssey (245 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (206 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 660 kg more than 2009 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (212 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Odyssey | 2009 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Odyssey | Highlander |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3311 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 65 L |