Compare the2023 Honda OdysseyVS 2022 Ram ProMaster City Wagon

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Transmission
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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In the past twenty years hundreds of infants and young children have died after being left in vehicles, usually by accident. When turning the vehicle off, drivers of the Odyssey are reminded to check the back seat if they opened the rear door before starting out. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer a back seat reminder.

The Honda Odyssey has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

Using vehicle speed sensors and seat sensors, smart airbags in the Odyssey deploy with different levels of force or don’t deploy at all to help better protect passengers of all sizes in different collisions. The Odyssey’s side airbags will shut off if a child is leaning against the door. The ProMaster City Wagon’s side airbags don’t have smart features and will always deploy full force.

The Odyssey has a standard Whiplash Mitigation Front Seat Design, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Whiplash Mitigation Front Seat Design system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

The Odyssey has standard Collision Mitigation Braking System, which use forward mounted sensors to warn the driver of a possible collision ahead. If the driver doesn’t react and the system determines a collision is imminent, it automatically applies the brakes at full-force in order to reduce the force of the crash or avoid it altogether. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn't offer collision warning or crash mitigation brakes.

The Odyssey’s lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer a lane departure warning system.

The Odyssey Touring/Elite has standard Parking Sensors to help warn the driver about vehicles, pedestrians or other obstacles behind or in front of their vehicle. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer a front parking aid.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Odyssey’s standard Cross Traffic Monitor uses sensors in the rear to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer a rear cross-path warning system.

The Odyssey Touring/Elite has standard HondaLink Assist, which uses a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver and a cellular system to send emergency personnel to the scene if any airbags deploy. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer a GPS response system, only a navigation computer with no live response for emergencies, so if you’re involved in an accident and you’re incapacitated help may not come as quickly.

Both the Odyssey and the ProMaster City Wagon have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights and rearview cameras.

The Honda Odyssey weighs 799 to 907 pounds more than the Ram ProMaster City Wagon. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

For its performance in IIHS driver-side and passenger-side small overlap frontal, moderate overlap frontal, updated side impact, headlight, daytime pedestrian crash prevention, and nighttime pedestrian crash prevention testing, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grants the Odyssey its highest rating: “Top Safety Pick Plus” for 2023, a rating granted to only 29 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The ProMaster City Wagon has not been tested, yet.

Warranty

Honda pays for scheduled maintenance on the Odyssey for 2 years and 24,000 miles. Honda will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Ram doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the ProMaster City Wagon.

Reliability

The engine in the Odyssey has a single overhead cam for simplicity. The engine in the ProMaster City Wagon has dual overhead cams, which add to the number of moving parts and the complexity of the cylinder heads.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Odyssey first among minivans in their 2022 Initial Quality Study. The ProMaster City Wagon isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Honda vehicles are better in initial quality than Ram vehicles. With 3 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks Honda higher than Ram.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Honda vehicles are more reliable than Ram With 36 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Honda higher than Ram.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2023 Auto Issue reports that Honda vehicles are more reliable than Ram vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Honda 11 places higher in reliability than Ram.

Engine

The Odyssey’s 3.5 SOHC V6 produces 102 more horsepower (280 vs. 178) and 88 lbs.-ft. more torque (262 vs. 174) than the ProMaster City Wagon’s 2.4 DOHC 4-cylinder.

Fuel Economy and Range

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Odyssey’s fuel efficiency. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

In heavy traffic or at stoplights the Odyssey’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

The Odyssey has 3.5 gallons more fuel capacity than the ProMaster City Wagon (19.5 vs. 16 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Odyssey has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

Transmission

For more complete vehicle control the Odyssey has a manually controlled automatic, with the available convenience of an automatic transmission and the complete gear control of a manual transmission without the inconvenience of a clutch. A manually controlled automatic allows the driver to eliminate unwanted shifts and maximize engine braking by down shifting while cornering. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer a transmission that allows complete gear control.

A 10-speed automatic is standard on the Honda Odyssey, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a nine-speed automatic is available for the ProMaster City Wagon.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Odyssey’s brake rotors are larger than those on the ProMaster City Wagon:

	Odyssey	ProMaster City Wagon
Front Rotors	12.6 inches	12 inches
Rear Rotors	13 inches	10” drums

The Honda Odyssey has standard four-wheel disc brakes for better stopping power and improved directional control in poor weather. Only rear drums come on the ProMaster City Wagon. Drums can heat up and make stops longer, especially with antilock brakes that work much harder than conventional brakes.

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Odyssey has larger tires than the ProMaster City Wagon (235/60R18 vs. 215/55R16).

For better load carrying, ride, handling and brake cooling the Odyssey has standard 18-inch wheels. Only 16-inch wheels are available on the ProMaster City Wagon. The Odyssey Sport/Touring/Elite has standard 19-inch wheels.

The Odyssey has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

Suspension and Handling

The Odyssey has standard front and rear gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads. The ProMaster City Wagon’s suspension doesn’t offer gas-charged shocks.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Odyssey is 7.3 inches wider in the front and 6.3 inches wider in the rear than on the ProMaster City Wagon.

For better maneuverability, the Odyssey’s turning circle is 2.4 feet tighter than the ProMaster City Wagon’s (39.6 feet vs. 42 feet).

Chassis

The front grille of the Odyssey uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Odyssey uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

Passenger Space

The Odyssey has standard seating for 8 passengers; the ProMaster City Wagon can only carry 5.

The Odyssey has 46.8 cubic feet more passenger volume than the ProMaster City Wagon (163.6 vs. 116.8).

The Odyssey has .1 inches more front legroom, 5.8 inches more front hip room, 3.8 inches more front shoulder room, 4.1 inches more rear legroom, 5.6 inches more rear hip room and 3.6 inches more rear shoulder room than the ProMaster City Wagon.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Odyssey’s middle and third row seats recline. The ProMaster City Wagon’s rear seats don’t recline.

Cargo Capacity

The Odyssey’s cargo area provides more volume than the ProMaster City Wagon.

	Odyssey	ProMaster City Wagon
Third Seat Folded	92.3 cubic feet	n/a
Third Seat Removed	n/a	54.7 cubic feet
Max Cargo Volume	158 cubic feet	101.7 cubic feet

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the Odyssey easier. The Odyssey’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 22.5 inches, while the ProMaster City Wagon’s liftover is 23.8 inches.

The Odyssey’s cargo area is larger than the ProMaster City Wagon’s in almost every dimension:

	Odyssey	ProMaster City Wagon
Length to seat (3rd/2nd/1st)	25”/56”/91”	n.a./54.7”/69.2”
Max Width	50”	57.6”
Min Width	48”	48.4”
Height	54”	48.7”

The Odyssey’s liftgate lifts up in one piece, completely out of the way of loading and unloading, while sheltering the cargo loading area. The ProMaster City Wagon’s two swing out doors impair rear visibility, need a lot of clearance, and can block loading in tight quarters.

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier, especially for short adults, the Odyssey EX-L/Sport/Touring/Elite has a standard power liftgate, which opens and closes automatically by pressing a button, or on the Odyssey Elite, by just kicking your foot under the back bumper, completely leaving your hands free. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer a power cargo door.

Towing

The Odyssey’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the ProMaster City Wagon’s (3500 vs. 1870 pounds).

Ergonomics

When three different drivers share the Odyssey EX-L/Sport/Touring/Elite, the memory seats and mirrors make it convenient for all three. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position and outside mirror angle. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer a memory system.

The Odyssey EX-L/Sport/Touring/Elite’s standard easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The Odyssey’s power parking brake sets with one touch and releases with one touch or automatically. The ProMaster City Wagon has a lever-type parking brake that has to be strenuously raised to engage properly. It has to be lifted up more and a button depressed to release it.

If the windows are left open on the Odyssey the driver can close them all at the outside door handle. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows at the outside door handle or from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the ProMaster City Wagon can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

Smart Entry standard on the Odyssey allows you to unlock the doors, cargo door and start the engine all without removing a key from pocket or purse. This eliminates searching for keys before loading groceries, getting in the vehicle in bad weather or making a hurried start to your trip. The Ram ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer an advanced key system.

The Odyssey’s power side sliding doors make it much easier to load and unload kids and cargo. One touch opens the door, before you even get to the van. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer a power rear door.

The Odyssey has a standard locking fuel door with a remote release located convenient to the driver. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer a locking fuel door.

The Odyssey’s standard variable intermittent wipers have an adjustable delay to allow the driver to choose a setting that best clears the windshield during light rain or mist. The ProMaster City Wagon’s fixed intermittent wipers only have one fixed delay setting, so the driver will have to manually switch them between slow and intermittent. The Odyssey Elite’s standard wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically according to the amount of rainfall on the windshield.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Odyssey has a standard rear wiper. A rear wiper costs extra on the ProMaster City Wagon.

The Odyssey Touring/Elite’s LED headlights produce a whiter, brighter light (up to 3x) using five times less power than the ProMaster City Wagon’s halogen headlights. LED lights also light instantly and last over twenty times longer than halogen.

The Odyssey has a standard automatic headlight on/off feature. When the ignition is on, the headlights automatically turn on at dusk and off after dawn. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer automatic headlights.

While driving with high beams on, sensitive light sensors standard on the Odyssey detect other vehicles which could be blinded and automatically switch to low beams. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer automatic dimming high beams.

The Odyssey’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Ram charges extra for heated mirrors on the ProMaster City Wagon.

When the Odyssey EX-L/Sport/Touring/Elite is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The ProMaster City Wagon’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

The Odyssey EX-L/Sport/Touring/Elite’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer the luxury of automatic dimming mirrors.

Standard air-conditioned seats in the Odyssey Elite keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

On extremely cold winter days, the Odyssey Elite’s standard heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the vehicle heater warms up. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.

The Odyssey’s standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer dual zone air conditioning.

The Odyssey’s standard automatic temperature control maintains the temperature you set, automatically controlling fan speed, vents and temperature to maintain a consistent, comfortable environment. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer automatic air conditioning.

For greater rear passenger comfort, the Odyssey has standard rear a/c vents to keep rear occupants more comfortable. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer rear vents.

To keep a safe, consistent following distance, the Odyssey has a standard Adaptive Cruise Control, which alters the speed of the vehicle without driver intervention. This allows the driver to use cruise control more safely without constantly having to disengage it when approaching slower traffic. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer an adaptive cruise control.

Standard smartphone integration for the Odyssey allows the driver and passengers access to select programs on their smartphones, including reading text messages aloud, playing internet radio stations, tagging songs to buy them later, searching the internet, following twitter accounts and other connected activities without taking their eyes off the road or their hands from the wheel. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer factory integrated smartphone program access.

The Odyssey Touring/Elite has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The ProMaster City Wagon doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

Recommendations

The Honda Odyssey has won recognition from these important consumer publications:

	Odyssey	ProMaster City Wagon
Consumer Reports® Recommends	TRUE	n/a
Car Book “Best Bet”	TRUE	n/a

The Honda Odyssey outsold the Ram ProMaster City by almost three to one during 2022.

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