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Wheelbase (in.)

Curb Weight (lbs.)

Front Headroom (in.)

Rear Headroom (in.)

3rd Row Headroom (in.)

Front Legroom (in.)

Rear Legroom (in.)

3rd Row Legroom (in.)

Luggage Capacity (cu. ft.)

Total Cargo Capacity (cu. ft.)

Towing Capacity (lbs.)

Payload (lbs.)

3rd row seat

Seating capacity, standard

Seating Capacity, optional

Drive system, standard

Drive system, optional

Engine Type, Std.

Engine Output, Std. (hp)

Engine Torque, Std. (lb-ft)

Transmission, Std.

Engine (optional)

Transmission (optional)

Traction Control

Stability Control

Side airbags

EPA Fuel Economy (city)

EPA Fuel Economy (hwy)

Fuel Type

2009 Honda Odyssey

*Est.$26,355 to …

Best full-size minivan

Pros: Top safety ratings, seating for eight available, reliable, agility, ride smoothness, best resale value.

Cons: Most expensive minivan, road noise.
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2009 Honda Odyssey

Honda

202.1

77.1

68.8

118.1

4387

40.9

38.4

40

40.8

41.1

40

38.4

147.4

3500

N/A

Yes

7

N/A

N/A

N/A

V6

N/A

240

5 AT

N/A

N/A

Std

Std

Std

16 mpg

23 mpg

Regular
2009 Toyota Sienna

*Est. $24,540 to …

Minivan with available all-wheel-drive

Pros: Best cargo room in class, most powerful engine in class, optional seating for eight, available all-wheel drive, refined ride, comfortable, luxurious interior, reliability.

Cons: IIHS-rated "poor" in rear crash tests, not as agile as Honda Odyssey, options come bundled in pricey packages, boring exterior styling.
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2009 Toyota Sienna

Toyota

201

77.4

68.9

119.3

4310

42

38.1

40.2

42.9

39.5

39.6

43.6

148.9

3500

1420

Yes

7

N/A

FWD

N/A

3.5L VVT-i V6

266

245

5 AT

N/A

N/A

Std

Std

Std

17 mpg

23 mpg

Regular
2009 Kia Sedona

*Est. $21,065 to …

Best budget minivan

Pros: Least expensive full-size minivan, top safety scores, long warranty, powerful, smooth engine, roomy interior, upscale features.

Cons: Worst resale value among minivans, heavy handling, interior refinement is lacking, reliability.
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2009 Kia Sedona

Kia

202

78.1

N/A

N/A

4365

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Yes

7

N/A

FWD

N/A

3.8L V6

250

218

5 AT

N/A

N/A

Std

Std

Std

N/A

N/A

Regular
2009 Mazda Mazda5

*Est. $17,995 to …

Small, gas-miser minivan

Pros: Least expensive minivan, compact and easy to maneuver, best fuel economy, manual transmission available, overall sportiness, good handling, good for small families.

Cons: Seats only six, cramped third row, tiny cargo bay when third row is in use, no electronic stability control, engine lacks power for heavy loads.
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2009 Mazda Mazda5

Mazda

181.5

69.1

64.2

108.3

3475

40.7

39.4

37.1

40.7

35.2

30.7

44.4

142.1

N/A

N/A

Yes

6

N/A

FWD

N/A

2.3L I-4

153

148

5 AT

N/A

5 MT

N/A

Std

Std

21 - 22 mpg

27 - 28 mpg

Regular

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