The Honda Odyssey is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine (3.5L V6 i-VTEC) paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. In the current generation, this setup produces about 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, providing ample power for family use and highway merging.
Current generation engine (2018–present)
The contemporary Odyssey uses Honda’s 3.5-liter V6 with i-VTEC and direct injection, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. This pairing delivers responsive acceleration for a minivan and improves overall drivability compared with earlier setups.
Core specifications
- Engine displacement: 3.5 liters
- Engine configuration: V6
- Valvetrain: i-VTEC with (in most models) direct injection
- Horsepower: 280 hp at 6,000 rpm
- Torque: 262 lb-ft at 4,700 rpm
- Transmission: 10-speed automatic
- Available drivetrain: Front-wheel drive with Honda’s all-wheel-drive option on select trims
Key specifications for the current generation are listed below.
These specifications apply to the vast majority of 2018–present Odysseys, reflecting Honda’s push for stronger initial acceleration and improved highway efficiency.
Historical context
Earlier generations
Across most prior generations, the Odyssey relied on a family of V6 engines in roughly the 3.0–3.5 liter range, with the modern 3.5-liter V6 of the J-series being the common thread through later generations. Over time, Honda introduced i-VTEC technology, direct injection, and refinements to the automatic transmission to improve performance, smoothness, and efficiency. While exact horsepower and torque figures varied by year and emission standards, the V6 powertrain has long been the engine line that defined the Odyssey’s propulsion.
Summary
In summary, the Honda Odyssey is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine from the i-VTEC family, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. In the current generation (2018–present), it delivers about 280 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque, with refinements aimed at better real-world performance and efficiency. The engine has remained a V6 throughout its modern history, with ongoing updates to injection technology and gearing to suit evolving standards and driver needs.