![]() Mechanically, the big news is that every Sienna is now a hybrid. Its exterior style is more expressive than before, but it's the new cabin that really impresses - it's far more car-like in appearance, but still offers the expected amount of abundant storage and functionality. The Sienna is completely new for '21 after going a decade with only updates. It also makes it a bit easier to go beyond the usual spreadsheet and dig a little deeper than normal into the competitors. That certainly makes it easier to research and cross-shop in person without worrying that you might be missing out on something. In the case of minivans, there are only four. Usually when we put a comparison like this together, we have to pick and choose which vehicles to include (mostly because we can't do some 15-car spreadsheet without utilizing 4-point font). Only the 2021 Kia Sedona soldiers on without changes it's still a solid van despite its advanced age and relatively few people buying it. Both the Honda Odyssey and Chrysler Pacifica were refreshed for 2021 with updated styling, upgraded tech, and in the case of the Pacifica, newly optional all-wheel drive. ![]() The 2021 Toyota Sienna is a completely redesigned model with a bold new look and standard hybrid powertrain. So, the roughly $2,600 price difference between the two minivans can be a significant amount of money for some families.The minivan segment is fresher than it's been in years, possibly decades. Obviously, since the Sienna is a hybrid, it can save owners money on fuel, but it’ll take a while for that to add up. Additionally, since the Odyssey has better driving dynamics than the Sienna, it’ll allow drivers to more easily overtake someone on the freeway.Īnd then there’s the price difference. of cargo space behind the third row compared to 33.5 cu. This is largely because, like MotorTrend said, although the Odyssey isn’t as modern as the Sienna is, it simply does the basics better.įor instance, the Odyssey has more cargo room behind the third-row seats than the Sienna. Although Toyota’s made some welcome changes, the Odyssey is still a better minivan for many families. Overall though, just like in prior years, the Honda Odyssey beat the Toyota Sienna. Why the 2021 Honda Odyssey wins The Honda Odyssey | Raymond Boyd/Getty Images The Odyssey’s MagicSlide seats, for example, will make it easier for elderly folks to access the third row, according to MotorTrend. Plus, the Odyssey has a spacious cabin that’s also designed in such a way that it’s very versatile. For example, not only does the Odyssey also have a long list of standard smart safety features like the Sienna has, but Honda also offers a family-monitoring camera system for the Odyssey. With that being said, while the Odyssey may not have made big and bold changes like the Sienna has, it still does what it needs to do very well. On the other, the Odyssey only gets about 22 MPG combined, which is 60 percent less MPG than the Sienna. On one hand, the Odyssey is more affordable than the Sienna, as it starts at about $49,000. The Honda Odyssey, on the other hand, has a regular 280-hp V6 engine, and MotorTrend said that it was “punchier and more dynamic than the Sienna.” But of course, having a regular gas-powered engine has its pros and cons too. The pros and cons of the 2021 Honda Odyssey However, since the Sienna is still a Toyota, it does have a long list of standard smart safety features. Other than that, another significant flaw with the Sienna was the fact that, unlike its rivals, it doesn’t have a family-monitoring camera. The Sienna’s hybrid engine is also not exactly powerful, and MotorTrend said that it felt “stressed” even when driving at city speeds. The Sienna has a base price of just over $51,000, which is a lot of money for many families. On the other hand, however, since it’s a hybrid engine, it’s going to cost a bit more than if it was a regular gas engine. This big change to the Sienna’s powertrain creates a lot of positives, but also some negatives for the Sienna, especially when compared to the Honda Odyssey.įor example, on one hand, the 2021 Sienna’s hybrid engine gets 245 hp combined, as well as an overall fuel economy of 35 MPG. Not only that, but the 2021 Toyota Sienna is currently the only minivan that can have a hybrid engine as well as all-wheel drive. As MotorTrend said, Toyota made some bold choices for the 2021 model year of the Sienna, and it’s now offered exclusively with a hybrid powertrain.
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