Toyota Sienna Vs. Honda Odyssey, 2013
Comparison Review
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda Odyssey than in the Toyota Sienna, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there’s not much difference between front seat comfort in the Toyota Sienna and the Honda Odyssey.
Convenience
With the Honda Odyssey, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Toyota Sienna, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Toyota Sienna is somewhat more expensive than the Honda Odyssey. Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it’s built. Both the Toyota Sienna and the Honda Odyssey have similar Destination Charges.
Dimensions
The Toyota Sienna is a little narrower than the Honda Odyssey, so you’ll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. When looking at overall length, the Toyota Sienna takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Honda Odyssey.
Drivetrain
With similar torque, the Toyota Sienna and the Honda Odyssey are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Handling
The Toyota Sienna has a larger turning radius than the Honda Odyssey, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
If you’ve got something you need to pull, the Toyota Sienna will do just as well as the Honda Odyssey, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Toyota Sienna has a little more horsepower than the Honda Odyssey.
Utility
The Toyota Sienna has less seating than the Honda Odyssey, making the Honda Odyssey the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. You’ll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Toyota Sienna as you will in the Honda Odyssey.
Warranty
The Toyota Sienna comes with essentially the same basic warranty as the Honda Odyssey.