2009 Honda Odyssey vs. 2010 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2010 Renault Thalia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Odyssey (244 HP) has 170 more horse power than 2010 Renault Thalia. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 461 kg more than 2010 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2009 Honda Odyssey (332 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Thalia. (105 Nm). This means 2009 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Odyssey | 2010 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Odyssey | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2473 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
