2012 Honda Odyssey vs. 2012 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2012 Honda Odyssey and 2012 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Honda Odyssey and 2012 Toyota Highlander are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Highlander (280 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Honda Odyssey. (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 45 kg more than 2012 Honda Odyssey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Odyssey | 2012 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Odyssey | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 65 L |
