The 2016 Honda Odyssey vs the 2016 Nissan Quest near College Park, MD
The Odyssey Knows What Your Family Needs in a Minivan
The stalwart minivan. Large and in-charge, minivans are the ultimate family vehicles. The 2016 Honda Odyssey vs the 2016 Nissan Quest near College Park, MD, are both members of the minivan segment, but Pohanka Honda knows that the Odyssey can seat more people, has a larger cargo capacity, and has higher safety ratings. Let's break it down.
Minivans are the emblem of familial life. We want them to be like clown cars – swallowing person after person without putting up a fuss. The Odyssey has the capability of doing just that, with seating configurations for seven or eight people, depending upon your needs. The Quest can only take seven people no matter what configuration you choose, so you’ll have to leave one person behind. The Odyssey also has a wider range of options than the Quest when it comes to keeping a full minivan entertained. A rear entertainment package comes standard on the SE, Touring, and Touring Elite, with the highest trim receiving a widescreen video monitor and HDMI input1. The Quest offers a rear entertainment package as standard only on its highest trim level, and has no upgrade available. There’s also the perk of the Odyssey having an built-in vacuum on higher trims, which you know you’ll use in a minivan!
Cargo space is always high on the list of must-haves. The 2016 Honda Odyssey vs the 2016 Nissan Quest near College Park, MD, has clear winner in this category. The Odyssey has ample cargo space, even when every seat is occupied. With the third-row in place, the Odyssey still has a generous 38.4 cubic ft. of trunk space2. That number nearly triples with the third-row folded to 93.1 cubic ft. of space2 and quadruples to 148.5 cubic ft. of space1 with the second-row removed. The Nissan Quest will force you to leave some of your stuff on the curb along with that 8th person because it can only take 25.7 cubic ft. of space3 with all three rows of seating up. It can’t take much more when you begin folding the rows down either, only clocking in at 63.3 cubic ft. of space3 with the second-row down and a meager 108.4 cubic ft. of space3 with both rows folded down.
Last, but certainly not least, we have to talk about safety. When it comes to driving around the ones you love, settling for anything less than the best when it comes to safety feels reckless. The Honda Odyssey understands that and wants you to know that it aced all of its crash tests. It received 5 out of 5 stars in government crash tests4 and, as an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick, the Odyssey was awarded an overall rating of “good”. The Quest can say no such thing. It received the lowest rating of “poor” in the small-overlap frontal-offset crash test and a rating of “acceptable” in roof-strength tests.
This head-to-head between the 2016 Honda Odyssey vs the 2016 Nissan Quest has a clear cut winner. The Odyssey proves to be larger and safer, so come on down to Pohanka Honda and test drive one for yourself!
1. A separate source device is required to use split-screen function. HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC, in the United States and other countries.
2. Carrying too much cargo or improperly storing it can affect the handling, stability and operation of this vehicle. Follow applicable load limits and loading guidelines.
3. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. Always secure all cargo. Heavy loading of the vehicle with cargo, especially on the roof, will affect the handling and stability of the vehicle.
4. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Model tested with standard side airbags (SAB).
