Honda Odyssey vs Volkswagen EuroVan

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 Honda Odyssey

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2003 Volkswagen EuroVan

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Overview

Spec	Honda OdysseyEX-L	Volkswagen EuroVanGLS
Selected trim	EX-L	GLS
Body style	Minivan	Minivan
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission	10-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2003

Pricing & market

Spec	Honda OdysseyEX-L	Volkswagen EuroVanGLS
MSRP	$42,795	$26,200 (best)
Lowest listing price	$14,610 (best)	—
Median listing price	$42,112 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$49,112 (best)	—
For sale now	19 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Honda OdysseyEX-L	Volkswagen EuroVanGLS
Combined MPG	—	16 MPG (best)
City MPG	—	15 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	—	18 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	19.5 gal	21.1 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Honda OdysseyEX-L	Volkswagen EuroVanGLS
Horsepower	280 hp (best)	201 hp
Torque	262 lb-ft (best)	181 lb-ft
Engine size	3.5 L (best)	2.8 L
Cylinders	V6	V6

Size & capability

Spec	Honda OdysseyEX-L	Volkswagen EuroVanGLS
Seating	8 seats (best)	7 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	140.7 cu ft	190.7 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	3,500 lbs (best)	—
Payload	—	1,554 lbs (best)
Curb weight	4,526 lbs	4,228 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	—	7.1 in (best)
Wheelbase	118.1 in (best)	115 in
Length	205.2 in (best)	188.5 in
Width	78.5 in (best)	72.4 in
Height	69.6 in	76.4 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Honda OdysseyEX-L	Volkswagen EuroVanGLS
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side pole	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Rollover	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Open recalls (YMM scope)	2	None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Honda Odyssey	Volkswagen EuroVan
1	EX-L $42,795 MSRP(Currently comparing)	GLS $26,200 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Sport-L $43,895 MSRP	MV $27,700 MSRP
3	Touring $47,495 MSRP	—
4	Elite $51,695 MSRP	—