2008 Honda Odyssey vs. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Odyssey (241 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. (138 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze weights approximately 51 kg more than 2008 Honda Odyssey.
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, 2008 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. (200 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Odyssey | 2011 Chevrolet Cruze | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Odyssey | Cruze |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| 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 | 1356 kg | 1407 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4597 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 59 L |
