2021 Honda Odyssey vs. Toyota Sienna - Minivan Comparison: Who Has the Best Family Vehicle?
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- In this video, our experts compare the most popular minivans on the market, the 2021 Honda Odyssey and the 2021 Toyota Sienna. How well do these two family vehicles compare to each other and which one is a better fit for you and your family? We answer this question and more in this popular minivan comparison test.
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I wonder how hard the person drove the Sienna, I have an 04 Sienna , once I get to 40 mph and open up the passing gear , I can out accelerate most vehicles my size.
I really like how he said the toyota looks like a camry and glossed over the fact of the Hondas front looks just like civic.
Correction: a 2012 Civic
@Plane Fan that would be "specifically a 2012 civic" not a "correction". A 2012 civic is still a civic.
I am a die hard toyota fan. But, I had an odyssey as a rental for just a day and let me tell you I LOVED it.
I was riding in one of them and omg...even as a passenger you truly notice the space and literally how fast and of a ride it is.
when you own it and drive it every day, you're gonna wish you have the gas savings on the Sienna vs a traditional V6. Literally burning tens of thousands of dollars in its lifetime for doing the same work.
I currently own my 18th Toyota and just traded my wife’s 4Runner for a new odyssey. The siennas are solid but the odyssey just has an edge over it.
@@xdtrl3837I’m in the same boat and thinking the same way.
The coolest thing about the Sienna that never gets mentioned is the fact you can sleep in it with climate control. The hybrid battery will power the A/C or the heater while you sleep! It’s the ultimate van life vehicle.
They thought that people cared more about racing their minivan on the street than for its practical use
the system will shut off after 1 hour or after a max of 4 hours, and the engine will run as needed to charge the battery, but it will not have to run constantly at least.
@@ikelee Well Sometimes Minivan owners just wanna have a little fun, driving a 4 cylinder is just Boring and Sienna won’t haul more than 100 cubic feet, Odyssey hauls 145 cubic feet.
@@aimxdy8680 you know if you buy a Sienna over a 10 year ownership of the vehicle, you can save enough from spending on gas to buy a second hand sports car or a civic for like $6k to 8k or so than to settle for a "fun" minivan. You cannot tell me you'll have more fun driving a minivan than a barebone civic.
@@PWCDN I have my own project car, it’s just that I needed something with space that could be also fun, I hate SUVs because they drive like shit and drive worse than minivans.
Dude complained about the powered tailgate few seconds later says he wants the automated life🥱🥱.......
Make up your mind, dude!
Haha exactly!! Edmunds is full of stupid fellas. Thumb down already
If my hands are so full that I can't pull the door latch or use the remote button, balancing on one foot for even a short amount of time would be unappealing.
I have the feature on my Odyssey and have used it occasionally just because it's there but it is definitely not a must-have feature.
No, I think they are different kinds of automation. I agree with the reviewer.
Vans are lame same thing with Crossovers we see on the road today. Real SUV's are huge the height of a full sized Pick up truck, non-car idiots are the one's driving crossovers. I love cars, Coupes and Sedans.
I'm a dad too. I think it's worth mentioning WHY the second row seats are not removable in the Toyota. It's because they have built-in airbags. In fact the Sienna has 10 airbags in total. So, for the safety conscious, this is a big plus. My personal feeling is that if I'm going to buy a new car, and take the absurd financial depreciation hit, it's in large part because I would have access to the latest safety features including lots of airbags. But absolutely, if you need to transport gear or cargo that is 80 inches long, the Sienna isn't for you.
@@rv2167 to some it's very important. There must be a way to remove them
That is a fail if you ask me. I have an 18 Sienna (3 kids) and have hauled couches before. I have camped with an air mattress even. The versatility of a van is phenomenal because it hauls with unmatched comfort and cargo, but also can be a utility vehicle when you need it. Toyota basically chopped the new one in half by not designing removable second row seats.
The hybrid batteries is under the floor of the second row seats
I’m not sure why so many insist on having removable seats. If you need massive amounts of cargo space just buy a trailer. One of the best purchases I’ve made!
@@luperon There are videos on youtube instructing you how to do this. Two different socket wrenches, pulling off plastic parts, and most fun of all, disconnecting airbags. This is on the verge of factory service and if the dealer discovers you've been playing with the airbags, I'll bet they will discontinue some or all of the warranty. And to put them back, do it all in reverse. I take my seats out all the time whether to put a sheet of plywood in, put in a couple of mountain bikes on the way to the trails with a buddy, or haul stuff for the PTO for the three different schools my kids are in. Non removable seats is an absolute deal breaker for me.
I don't want automatically back seat down , more tech more problems,
I prefer simpler lower costs as families have to budget.
yeah I find that to be an unnecessary feature, more moving parts for less plus side. As long as there is a convenient toggle switch to lower the seats, I don't need it "motorized". If you have to lower and raise them frequently, waiting for the motor to do it is annoying. There is no plus side, every one wants it automated when they don't use a feature.
Yeah it adds weight and complexity to something that isn't difficult at all. I could do without power hatches and doors as well, though I have to admit mine have never given me any trouble.
I find it interesting that the reviewer didn't like the toyota grill, when that was actually one of the things I really liked the most.
It's sort of a opinion... ..i dont mind the toyota grille, but i dont love it lol. I guess everyone has a different approach to it.
I agree. I love that Toyota grill. Makes the vehicle look more aggressive
Yeah thats fair, I think Honda Designs are much conservative compared to others like toyota. The odyssey looks too honda tho, to the point its boring and ugly
I think that’s the sienna best feature, the grill.
I like the grill too, it definitely makes it look like a SUV.
We’ve had three Odysseys. Just switched to a new Sienna XSE. Plenty of power for family. Quality and reliability. The CVT works well and you can opt for “manual shifts” and “sport mode” which is laughable but the end result is that the power is fine for all of our needs.
The Sienna tends to be zippier because of the instant acceleration from the batteries. Especially with the xse model and its sport suspension.
I'm usually a Honda guy, but I honestly prefer the Sienna. Toyota recently has been making impressive cars.
Yeah until the front cover starts to leak, costing you between 3 to 4000 to fix
@@brandon_buildsDIY honda fanboy
@@brandon_buildsDIY odysseys are known to be less reliable versus siennas. look at the consumer reviews on edmunds and you will see the reviews are higher for the toyota than the honda.
@@brandon_buildsDIY shouldn’t warranty cover that?
@@gtb5 yes they do but depends on your dealership, some dealership like to wait until your warranty is over to them tell you it’s leaking so u have to pay out of pocket
Is it just me or no matter how hard Toyota tries to make better cars while still being reliable people will always say the competitors are better. TOYOTA has stepped their game and still dont get props for it.
In 10 years , the Toyota will probably be in a lot better shape than its competitors. Toyota buyers care more about longevity than styling
Kaizen is toyota's way of continuous improvement. They only improve on what needs improving.
@@Z52-g1i yeah but reviewers will still say it isn't enough.
@@yaviersantos923 the reviewers also leave out what makes a Toyota the more solid vehicle. Toyota saves money by not restyling things , they put the money into better transmissions and electrical systems. The Odessey feels more lightweight and car like than the Sienna.The Sienna also has a better resale value
@@troystocker6179 yeah 100% agree!
The 2021 Honda Odyssey didn't change much like the Toyota Sienna did, but I'm still loyal fan to Honda.
I'm a loyal Honda fan, but 22mpg vs 40mpg, I mean, I'm a bigger fan of keeping cash in my pocket.
@@PWCDN
You're getting 35 but it moves like a bus
The children made it for me. I remember when my babies were little and had their opinions. Such a lovely family. Cheers
OMG more of this CVT review ignorance. This is not a "decision" to go with a CVT. ALL Toyota hybrids use the planetary gear power split device. It's nothing like a rubber band CVT. It just happens to be continuously variable. It doesn't drive like other gasoline powered cars with CVT. Please stop saying this stuff.
edmunds are a bunch of honda fans, and i am saying that as a person who likes honda
Thank you for pointing that out. The planetary device in Toyota hybrids is super efficient, has no slipping components or belts, and is damn near bulletproof. I've got three of them.
You're right. I test drove a 21 Sienna today expecting an experience with the CVT like I had one time driving a Nissan Versa several years ago with a CVT. No comparison. I was extremely impressed, enough now that I'm actually considering it over the 21 Pacifica. (Honda and Kia not options due to lack of AWD option).
@@rebel7254 thank you for this report!
They're just typical car guys hating on CVTs without knowing the actual differences as you've already mentioned.
Edmunds, paid under the table by Honda.
It was that obvious eh?
His beef with the Sienna was a "floaty ride" and no removable second row seating? How many times does the average Minivan driver need to remove 2nd row and convert it into a panel van? Now compare that to something really important - like filling up your gas tank
Pro-TOYOTA TROLLS UP IN HERE
Go watch the fast car lane they had a better UN biased video
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The Sienna is just different. It’s a different way of “minivaning”. I think it works though. 44 mpg is incredible for a vehicle like this. Plus it has AWD which is a must have for me therefore the Odyssey fails immediately.
Exactly
gross CVT
@@Lumpia_In_Texas it’s a minivan. The transmission doesn’t matter as long as it’s reliable. And Toyota’s arguable the most reliable massive car brand. So the CVT won’t bother a parent hauling kids.
@@Lumpia_In_Texas CVT is a label they gave it that doesn't reflect its technical operation. It is a power split device using a planetary gearset which is incredibly reliable. Working on Toyota's for a combined five years I've yet seen one fail personally.
Correct sir
the lack of a TV in the backseat is definitely a plus. And, if you are buying a minivan, looks and styling is not the priority. Reliability, safety and convenience is more important.
Push button seat lowering is overrated. I rented a Pacifica on a long trip, don't see the point of standing there holding in a button for 30 seconds waiting for the 3rd roll to lowered, using a manual lever takes less then 3 seconds, don't even want to talked about rising the seat with the button, took longer.
Odyssey wins for us...we're a retired couple that travel cross-country so being able to remove the rear seats is definitely a plus...saves on hotels every night. More than makes up for the mpg difference, and the 3.5 is the minimum power I want when I'm pulling some Midwest mountains.
Idk y ppl are complaining about the speed of the sienna. All I know is that I just bought my sienna a few days ago and as I drove back home, I was flying pass cars with ease. Had to remember to slow down multiple times. More cup holders for the front, the better. I'll have a bottle water, soda, coffee. And that's just for me. There's 4 cup holders on top of the center console, and 2 on the back bottom for the middle row passengers so they're not left out. 1 on each sliding door also. I'm like, hells yes! And there's that bonus shelf on the dash for my phone and other small stuff (snacks mainly). Hells yes again! Now, the open space under the console, another hells yes! Ppl were like, why? What for? Uhmmmmm, purses! Big purses! Bags, hats, umbrellas, laptops, books, magazines, picnic mat, diaper bag. You can store anything! Where else would you store these things? By your feet? Under your seat? In the trunk? On the floor of the second row? So convenient and practical. The middle seats can slide all the way back, so much leg room! But I call it, walking space. Yes I can climb up and get in front of my children to buckle and remove them. Granted I am on the petite side. My kids are 6, 3, and 1. These were the main reasons why I chose the sienna over the other minivans. The folding of the 3rd row seats in all the minivans are similar and not too important. The folded down 3rd row cargo space is not much of a huge difference either. Best part is the mpg! I drove 2 hrs home from the toyota lot, and have driven around town maybe 4 times. It's still on full. It hasn't moved a millimeter. It would be on half tank by now in my old odyssey (tranny went out).
Con: the 3rd row seats when folded down without any cargo weight on top, makes noise as it springs/hops/thump on every bump. So it's not good to leave them folded down if you're not needing to use maximum cargo space. I just wanted to leave them down in case I wanted to load anything quick, and save 5 seconds of folding the seats down :D plus I won't be using the 3rd row on the daily as the middle row fits my 3 kids. But i guess I'll have to leave them up now even when they're not in use. .
Still, Sienna ftw! :D
And no matter what car they will still say the honda is better than the Toyota.They only look on the downsides of Toyota cars.Sometimes I feel like they dont even give Toyota a chance.
I have four kids age 9 and younger. Odyssey is a clear winner for two reasons:
1. Way more fun to drive. Yes, minivan drivers care about handling, acceleration and engine note. I’ve driven them both it’s not close. Honda wins
2. More flexibility with cargo room. Moving seats around or removing them to accommodate different loads of people and stuff is crucial. Honda wins here too
“Way more fun to drive” you are looking in the wrong segment if you care so much about that.
@@andybub45 with 4 kids only a minivan will work. I drive an odyssey and it does have a decent engine note and it is reasonably fun to drive especially with good tires. Compared to the Prius-like Sienna.
@@cbadics with 4 kids only a minivan? no. any 3 row SUV will work too. you will run out of weight room in the honda and sienna quickly, with the honda having just 1600 pounds payload before it hits GVWR, and the toyota having around 1100. that includes your stuff and you.
Most 3rd SUVs have terrible legroom.. you're basically sitting on the ground..
I am not going to buy a minivan to make a fashion statement. I will buy it for functionality and utility. My 2006 Sienna is over 200,000 miles now. So far, there isn't a hiccup. I will buy another Sienna. Especially, It will save me at least $150 per month on gas.
$150 in gas is probably way less than the interest per month in the the price difference. Just saying
44.8 MPG on highway...Amazing!!!
I thought the Pacifica had it with the EV range but damn thats more than my Volt
Isn't it 36 mpg?
@@caravelaskynaut9827 yeah but their testing revealed: 2:00
This number highly inflated for sure.
@@Dlyyzz thats what their testing revealed and toyota's HSD has a history of great fuel economy but surely there'll be more sharing their numbers soon
Toyota wins hand down
My coworker a Master plant maintenance technician who goes by the book keeping maintenance on his Honda Odysseys but my 2005 Toyota Sienna is out living his two Honda Odysseys. His 2006 Odyssey developed engine issue at only 186K miles in 2016. He then bought another Odyssey against my recommendation for a 2017 Toyota Sienna. His 2017 Honda Odyssey developed engine issue at only 120K miles in 2023 while my Toyota Sienna experience zero issue with Engine, transmission, fuel pump, electric windows, super cold AC, upholstery. They are original and in great condition after 18 years and 325K miles later.
We recently got the 4th Generation Toyota Sienna and love it. We want a newer vehicle for long road trips and a good gas mileage. The hybrid Sienna works seamlessly and almost 100% better fuel mileage than the older Sienna.
We have a 21 awd sienna and get about 36 on average mpg combined. We love it
Can't say about the Honda Quality at the present time. However, we owned 2 1990 accord, 1989 prelude, 2000 accord v6, and 2007 Acura MDX: All transmissions failed less than 100K miles. Lexus has been my family choice since 1997 SC400 now we have every single Lexus model line in my household ( SC, ES, 2 RX, LX, GX & LS) with Zero problem. I just put in a deposit to order 2022 Platinum Sienna.
I just bought the 2022 Honda Odyssey. I am a mom of five. We love it!
I did too and it’s so true! the odyssey doesn’t drive like a car or suv it drives like a cloud…literally like you’re gliding 👍🏼
Video didn't mention Sienna offers 1500 watt/110v outlet. This opens up options when camping (charging ebike, cooking, hours of movie watching on projector, ....). Basically use the car as a generator for electricity outdoor except the car automatically turns on the engine when battery needs charge.
Can even run your home refrigerator and other things when the lights go out. A full tank of gas would last a long time.
This feature is supposedly not available in this year's model. That was per the initial reviews, unless that changed.
@@ks1ngh27 yes, its available. the stuff is in short supply. The AC outlet actually runs from a different inverter, that takes the high voltage DC from the hybrid battery, so its really efficient. my 2020 highlander hybrid has the 1500w AC plug, its nice when I go to the RC track, I can charge my shit right there in the back and never worry about getting close to an outlet. my sienna sadly does not have the plug because it was bought on short notice when my work van broke, and you cannot option it post factory. the 1500w ac inverter sells from toyota for $3800 on its own without any of the kit.
Apparently its an unpopular opinion, but I think the Sienna looks dang near perfect. I love the huge grill and all the other styling they did on it. The Honda looks like every other odessey for the past 10 years. And the MPG is like… not even close. Sienna all the way.
i love Toyota and lexus styling!
Sienna looks better than the Odyssey, quite honestly Honda needs a re-design, the Honda has nothing going for it other than brand loyalty. Odyssey still looks like a minivan. I guess if you want to go up hill and don't want a Chrysler product, Honda's 50 extra horsepower will come in handy.
It is NOT a traditional CVT! All Toyota hybrids use E-cvt which do not have belt or pulley. It’s a bulletproof, smooth and efficient transmission.
it ain't the ultimate comparison until you guys bring in the 2021 kia sedona - these minivans have some competition
Carnival*
I love the tech in our Sienna. And I love getting 40 mpg. And I’ve never had a grabby brake issue. And the XSE handles really well. And the 10speed in the Honda has sketchy reliability (9sp too).
Today I test drove sienna and I say it wins the battle. Sick of paying a v6 engine gas, so bye bye Honda.
Sold to Toyota
I am planning to take long family roads trips.. This covid has frustrated everyone and feels like prison and I will feel safer driving to places vs flying for now. I will take will Sienna (it looks way better).. Gas milage and realibility is important and Toyotas reputation in building hybrid engines for decades is exceptional!!
It doesn’t matter what he said Toyota is the best quality product and the winner in this category
Oh GOD GO HOME TROLL
Edmunds just hates Toyota. Every review is complain complain...
Really? Then why did they STATE THAT THE SIENNA OUTPERFORMED ITS EPA FROM 36 as stated to like 44.6 Mpgs?
Toyota has interesting styling. Not as mainstream, yes, but they combined Lexus SUV in the back with Nissan Quest boxiness on the sides, and Toyota Avalon on the front. At least two of those look nice.
The Honda just looks like a creamier version of the previous model.
Possibly factual hate.
Sure, but who gets the point? *H O N D U H*
2021 Toyota Sienna is the BEST. Better looking and Better MPG.
Toyota makes good vehicle, but Odyssey is better van. I have 05 w/ 230k AND RUNS GREAT. The gas mileage seems attractive, but that is about it....
Great practical review! Thank you! Love your synergy.
Something to keep in mind if you live in mountainous regions with big elevation gains is that Toyota battery may run out before you make it all the way up and then you will only have your gas engine.
I was very interested in Sienna because of fuel economy, but lately I am leaning towards a slightly used Odyssey.
Check out Everyday Review’s 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Torture Test video. He literally took his family on vacation and travelled up mountains on the highway. He said he never once felt the engine was strained. Got really good MPG too!
After I saw that video I was convinced that the new Sienna was worth checking out.
@@ikelee Thank you. Just finished watching it. He says the hybrid drive improved, but ...
From experience with my 2007 Prius (new hybrid battery) I can say that on some roads with long climbs you may deplete the battery.
It’s still a mystery to me how the car decides which motor to use when.
And this is why I stopped watching Edmunds, you guys are so biased, despite the Odyssey having a dated interior and worse safety systems u pick it because it does 0-60 faster like who is ever going to notice that in a minivan but u didn't talk about how much money the Sienna would save families over the years and how it would be way more reliable or how it has an AWD system, u know the things people care about. It's like u guys are payed by Honda or just extremely biased, if it was me paying for one of these, the Sienna anyday over the Odyssey, its just a better vehicle and the reasons why u can't remove the seats is because Toyota implemented airbags into the seats and I would gladly take safety of my kids over being able to remove the seats for an extra 5 inches of space
Just cause the Odyssey interior is outdated doesn't mean it's a bad thing. The interior still look just as nice as it did when it came out in 2018. Even the generation before this was nice too. Some people just like Honda's take on interior better then anything else. Just like me only wanting to buy Sony TVs cause I like how they do everything down to the buttons.
Power is as important as fuel economy to me. Power is what gets you going or could even help you out of a tough situation on the roads. Being able to merge in a timely manner is important. If you take the price difference into account then they would be your gas money difference over the years. Of course the Sienna will be better if you are going to keep it for several years and beyond.
Styling is subjective so each its own. I do like how the Sienna looks on the outside and especially the back is a lot nicer then the Odyssey. Each vehicle has their own features that people will need to evaluate to see if they need it or not. I like the magic seats on the Odyssey. Plus it has 8 seats on the top Elite trim while the Sienna only offer that on their lower trims only. RES might be important to some families as well which I don't think the Sienna offers. I didn't see it in this video and it was the top of the line Platinum model. Having AWD is nice though but I don't think it's a true system though. It's better then nothing though when you think about it. Hands free opening is really nice though and I use it more then I thought I would (I have a 19 Pilot Touring AWD 8).
Saying that I do wish gas was better on my Pilot but I do like the power though. It's a trade off and I know it. I thought about getting a hybrid in the past but to me I love power more then the saving at the gas pump. To each their own.
@@volcalstone I'm not saying it is a based thing, all I'm saying is that the Sienna's interior is objectively better in almost every way, I really like the odyssey interior but there is no denying that it is old and as you said to each their own lol, it just seems that on every comparison Edmunds is always biased against any other brands if Honda is involved in it and I'm not the only one noticing it
they are a bunch of honda fans
Is there a video on how to remove the Sienna center seats? It has to be possible
@@luperon it could by some wrench n arm effort
The fact that the sienna is a hybrid, which such a huge MPG compared to other minivans, makes me sold no matter what the other features. The future is eco-friendly automobiles.
The Sienna will outlast the Honda 2 to 1.
well, it's 3 or 4 to 1.
or more..................
The sienna looks like a supra or a highlander. Well I'd rather like it looking that way than the Odessy looking like a hearse.. just saying.
Allan Mills LMAO HELL NO
Not with that hybrid it won’t
those who dislike mini vans, please look at yourself first...Minivan is a must have for all families.
We need a family who have 3 kids with car seats and strollers to truly test these vehicles
I live in colorado. The clear winner every time is gonna be the one with AWD. This is what sets the Sienna apart form every other competitor. It’s no contest. The other nuances I can live with but this is gonna be my wife’s car and she is hauling precision’s cargo (our kids) in the winter and rain . It’s literally a no brainer if you actually care about the things that matter.
The AWD + mileage (which will pay for the van in gas savings over the long run)
plus a fellow youtuber has showed the removal process of the middle seats is possible. So another plus there.
I’m such a dad...was so excited to see this review. Please redo the comparison when the new Sedona and refreshed Pacifica are out.
Which one is quieter? My prior 2014 odyssey was extremely loud on the highway.
Really we currently have a 2011 odyssey and its pretty quiet idk
😂😂👍🏻I feel ya! Same here, 4 kids, 2 are adults but in college so I was very happy to see this review.
I’ll tell you now, don’t watch these people’s reviews. Switch to CarConfections they aren’t biased at all
@@ibrahimm218 i guess everyone has slightly different ideas of what quiet and noisy is. maybe his other vehicle was a luxury vehicle with lots of nvh
I like odyssey because of t v… 😅 I can relate that my son given me the same answer when asked about these two minivans.
For me, the all wheel drive option blows the Odessy away. Im surprised you didn't mention that option. Otherwise I enjoyed the comparison. Thank you
AWD is good, and interestingly with the Hybrid drivetrain now it's hardly that much of an additional expense, but to be fair a decent set of snow tires trumps AWD any day. I've got an Outback on all seasons, and a Honda Fit that I throw snow tires on each winter and short of massive deep snow or ice (where no one wins) the Fit does very well. Now snow tires WITH an AWD car would be the dream. That being said I am in the market, and looking at the Sienna over the Odyssey for several reason, just trying to play reasonable on the AWD stuff. When it comes down to it, AWD helps you go, but it doesn't help you stop. Snow tires do both.
@@oneopinion6806 well, in this case now, with regen braking, AWD can now help you stop in the new sienna!
Oh man I love driving on snowy roads on my awd sienna. Its a beast. Never getting a fwd minivan
@@oneopinion6806 Look up AWD Sienna off-road and it'll convince you which car is superior. I've been stuck in the snow in a lighter car with FWD, having AWD will come in handy when you're stuck in a 5000lbs vehicle. AWD definitely optional if you don't drive in snow, almost pointless in my opinion.
This review is decent, however there is no mention of AWD. I totally understand peoples preferences and it usually boils down to cargo space(removeable seats), mpg, available AWD, and conveniences. This review was biased based on a single person's preference. I totally admit I'm a toyota guy with honda a close second. There wasn't any mention of cost savings for the hybrid like mileage, and regenerative brakes that dont need to be replaced until 120k miles, no alternator...ect. Maintenance cost are far lower than conventional gas models, although the throttle loses some response, but let's face it...if your getting a minivan you're not drag racing.
No alternator? What recharges the all the batteries?
The regenerative breaks charge the batteries
@@nickbirkett6993 that recovers a small portion of the power required for a vehicle. What do you think the engine is there for?
@@fortunatedad7695 so you are telling me that they have alternators?
@@nickbirkett6993 yes. The brakes contribute some power but the majority comes from the engine, which would use an alternator to convert to DC power.
It's not a EV
I wish the Sienna was still available with the 3.5 V6
then get a used one for a lot cheaper, what's the point in getting a new one and pay full retail? The previous generation was pretty nice if it wasn't for the gas mileage.
No comparison, one is still using the antique 20 plus years old timing belt engine and the other one we don't have to talk about it. Hands down you know which one to pick.
Tell me the answer because I don't know lol....
my mom has a 2019 odyssey EX-L it’s nice
I'm gonna be honest. I COMPLETELY disagree with what he said about the 2nd styling thing l. Pretty sure it looks amazing
I would rather buy a Sienna. Saving money and time at gas stations are a game changer. Looks are objective, and personally don't like either. Now doing the hokey pokey is ridiculous, wish they take what Kia has where you stand there within 3 seconds and it opens up. Now the only thing that Honda has a major points is removing the middle seats.
I'll say this, is Kia makes a hybrid for their Sedona, watch out Toyota...
I don't think Toyota has anything to worry about from Hyundai/ Kia. They start falling apart when the warranty expires.
you can buy yourself a cheap second hand beater for the gas you save on the Sienna if you want to have fun. I can tell you, I can have a lot of fun with $5000 over the course of 10 years savings than to go a little faster than a Sienna lol. You can literally buy a second hand beater for that money to abuse for fun. Until the competition comes out with a 40mpg minivan, nothing beats the Sienna in my books unless removal second row and going up a steep hill on the daily fully loaded is a must-have.
Honda Odyssey stops about 10 feet shorter than Toyota Sienna from 60 to 0 MPH. 10 feet! This is a difference that can mean life or death.
It makes sense, the Sienna has a giant Hybrid battery. But both of these vehicles will be loaded down with luggage and soccer equipment. So it doesn’t really matter.
@@andybub45 both weight about the same curb weight. the sienna comes in at around 4900 pounds empty on LE and XLE and XSE trims, but the limited and Platinum trims come in at a whopping 5100 pounds. worse yet, the vans GVWR is just 6175(minus dealer/port installed options), which means that you and your cargo can only weigh in at less than 1000 pounds. 4 adults will quickly max out the weight of the sienna before any crap is thrown in with them. the odyssey gets a bit more payload, at around 1600 pounds because of its lower curb weight of around 4400 pounds. still not much room to play with. at least the sienna can still tow 3500 pounds, which it has no issue with.
Toyota sienna is the best in the world
I had Toyota Sienna XLE since 2011, I love it so much. My next Minivan still Sienna no doubt about it. Highly recommended Minivan! It would go wrong!
The odyssey is more crisp and clean. More advanced looking too.
Sienna's front face is horrible, but I like its hybrid engine saving gas cost.
If you think that’s bad check out the 2021 Toyota Avalon lol
If you think the sienna is overstyled remember this:
You’re going to be INSIDE the vehicle and you can’t see the outside from the inside
Overall for me sienna all day in platinum trim
Speak for yourself - I plan on riding on the roof rack.
@@rkalla you mean this 😆
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@@naveenthemachine lol yes!
It's still ugly, why the hell did they have to give it a catfish grill? That's literally the only negative of that van
When comparing vehicles they should be similar trim packages. Siennas do have TV’s in the back. For looks the Sienna looks much better especially in the XSE trim. The FWD drive Sienna has bench seats that you can remove the middle part to make it like captain seats. The vacuum and fridge no longer is in the Siennas due to supply issues.
This is the best review by kids by far. I went from 2011 Odyssey to 2017 Pathfinder for AWD and all my kids can say is there's no TV or screen. So i gave them both Ipads and now they never ask me for anything else. If you need AWD Sienna is the only Choice or the Pacifica. Honda please offer SHAWD for Odyssey. I'm definitely getting another Odyssey if you do that.
SH-AWD is exclusive to the Acura brand.
@@JJ-ls7fq i can't help but wish good things for Honda. They get it later but you can call it dream AWD for all I car
I wish they made the rear wheels electric drive like NSX
Honda has SHAWD too, they just call it IVTM4. The passport/pilot has it.
I swear I'll never buy another Honda. We bought a brand new Honda odyssey touring in 2018. Sliding doors get stuck many times, battery died with less than 18k miles + many minor/annoying issues. It has been towed to the dealership many times. I finally sold it and will not look back.
The odyssey looks outdated, kinda old. Needs a big refresh tho
True.
lol the they redesigned it like in 2018. Keep in mind that the Ram 1500 didn't get a major re-design for almost 10 years!
@@LHTD_YT well yeah, but they made a long lasting design. This one was born old.
@@ford2219 ah ok. I personally think the Odyssey looked good for 2017-2018-2019. Not that good for 2021, a bit outdated. I mean they would've revamped it in 2022 but the sad thing is that they're going to discontinue it in 2022... Probably because of their transmission problems. Hopefully they'll bring it back someday, and someday soon.
@@LHTD_YT you really think they gonna discontinue the Odyssey?
Got 2008 sienna 8passenger, no problemo engine and trany still running strong and smooth everyday service, only wear and tear easy fix. Toyota is better and honda is good.
Why you ppl care about horsepowers and fun driving when you are in a minivan for a roadtrip with your wife and all the kids 😅 Toyota is the real deal there
it is so relieving to see a very commoner Dad talk review. awesome work!!!!
My family had a 2019 odyssey and we just bought 2021 odyssey touring, i suggest that you guys test drive the sienna first before making the decision. I test drove the sienna and it was really slow and the CVT was really loud too. The sienna did look good in person but it wasnt fun to drive imo.
You want a fun to drive minivan?
must have had your foot to the floor? its not a race car, its a minivan, stop driving everything like a sportscar and all of a sudden they get much quieter and more fuel efficient.
@@andybub45 Yes, I want a fun minivan. Crossovers are unpractical, boring, look ugly and don’t have a Spacious Third row, their third row is meant for people below 4 feet. Station wagons are the most Fun Family vehicles but not much space like a Minivan, Full size SUVs are too expensive and drive like boats while getting 10 MPG, Minivans are spacious with perfect third row and good handling for a big car but one problem is lack of engine options. My odyssey only has a 280 Hp V6 however it is fast for a van, it does 0-60 in 6.7 seconds. Caranddriver has got 6.5 seconds in an Odyssey. I kind of want a 350 hp Van like, just imagine an Odyssey Type R with the 3.0L V6 Turbo making 355 hp with AWD, or if that can’t fit the engine, no problem a Sienna GR with the Turbo 3 cylinder making 300 hp and 288 lb ft of torque, turbo 3 cylinder is lighter than a V6 and gets good gas mileage making it the Hot minivan.
@@aimxdy8680 you know you'll lose a lotta durability on a turbo 3 cylinder making 300hp? Its just physics, just because its a "toyota" doesn't mean it can defy that.
You're absolutely right. I just test drive the Seinna today and it was awful when I really thought I'd be driving home in a new van. Was not impressed at all and could not justify it for the expensive price tag. The deal breaker was the excessively loud wind noise coming from the windshield/front sides. Added to that was the strange and loud vibration of acceleration. Sienna is off my radar - going to test drive the Odyssey.
I own a 2020 Odyssey and the transmission is garbage. It clunks into 2nd or 3rd gear with a mechanical clunk and occasionally a lurch. I can't wait to get rid of it even though it only has 25k miles!
1:13 Honda is $1000 less, so it's "advantage Honda!"
... except that the far superior gas mileage on the Toyota eliminates that advantage within a couple years, and from that point onward it's all gravy. Sorry, but it's really "advantage Toyota" when it comes to price, unless you're just going to keep it in your garage and use it as a conversation piece. I worry that we're dumbing down consumers by feeding them simplistic comparisons like these. I was hoping for a more sophisticated review.
If the ride is anything like Honda Accord and Toyota Camry (it should be similar dynamics), it will be a matter of personal preference. I have both. I love the accord for its handling and sportiness, I love the camry for its soft compliance where I don't have to feel every bump on the road. I feel the Sienna and Odyssey will have similar dynamics.
That being said, I drove 16 hours in a Odyssey (2016) with eight people, including all their luggage and one stroller,I was very impressed with the handling. Drove on the straight road hitting close to 90 (this was for short stretch in middle of nowhere on flat road), the ride felt so smooth, I felt like i was going 60mph. Once we hit the mountains, the odyssey took the curves like it was nothing, did not roll on the windy roads or felt like it was too much weight in the car. That is very impressive.
That being said, Toyota hybrid powertrain is very reliable, with few moving part, the services are very cheap and less things to break as there are less moving parts. I drove the new sienna for 5 minutes, it felt good too but I don't know how it will do on the highway or mountains for longer trip yet.
Nowadays, kids will have their iPad for the road trip.
How much Honda pay you?
Just remember Toyota Hihbrid
Save hundreds of dollars every month
I just bought 2021 Honda Odyssey Touring. The reasons I picked Odyssey instead of 2021 Sienna:
1, Power: 280HP can give me far more confidence on highway while passing a dangrous slow vieconle, especially full loaded.
2, 8 Seats: Sienna only oford 8 seating on base trim.
3, Navigator, Sienna only oford Navigator on top trim pricing start 46K.
4, Entertainment. TV is stander feature in Odyssey Touring. It is most important thing for kids. Sienna's rear entertainment is option at cost of 2K+.
5, Cargo capacity!2021 Sienna's max cargo capacity is 101 cubf. Odyssey's is 150 around.
6, Drivebility, Odyssey is much better.
7, Comfortable: Odyssey's front passenger has power lumber adjustment. Sienna doesn't have it.
8 Prices: 2021 Odeasy Touring has 5K discount and 1.9% financial rate. Mine is 45K out door price. Much more economy than Toyota's 2K discount and 3.9% rate.
You’re right, but you forget about the Mpg. The price says it all. Also I like Toyota since it lasts longer than Honda. Eventually, you will save more in the long run.
#2 is not true. AWD makes 8 seats not an option on any trim. But the 8 seats configuration is available on XLE at least.
@@dman081 You can get 8 seats plus AWD in the lowest trim... but who wants cloth seats!? 🤣
I already replied to this, but having just checked out a Sienna, I can clarify some of the many inaccuracies you listed, in case anyone reading this is trying to make an accurate comparison:
1. Have you driven a Sienna? I found the acceleration to be surprisingly good, both from a stop and while at ~60mph, as you might do when passing. Compared to a Carnival and Odyssey I’ve recently driven, it’s roughly comparable; the instant electric torque is probably helping here. So in my book, it’s a non-factor.
2. False. As I mentioned in my previous comment, 8 seats are available on the XLE trim, which is well appointed.
3. This may be true…but who’s using the manufacturer’s nav? Apple and Android-based navigation are vastly superior. Sienna does lose points for not have wireless CarPlay, but so does Honda.
4. “TV” in a car is the least important thing for my kids. If my kids want to watch “TV” in the car, they’ll be using tablets. That’s a personal preference, but I can say I’ve not known any parents in years who choose the in-car screen over personal media tablets.
5. That capacity difference comes from the Sienna second row being recommended to not be removed. They can be removed, though. Granted, it’s not as simple with any of the other vans. But there are a number of videos showing how to do this, and by all reports it’s not difficult.
6. A subjective opinion, obviously, but I think they all drive about the same (haven’t driven a Chrysler). They’re driving appliances and they’re all fine. If anything, I was impressed with the Sienna’s lack of roll in hard turns. It felt remarkably like driving a Camry.
7. I don’t like the Sienna’s driver seat…or any Toyota seat I’ve been in (the seat length is far too short for taller people). But I could swear there was a lumbar adjustment in the one I just drove.
Overall, I didn’t love the Sienna, but it wasn’t because of any of the things you mostly immaculately cite (except #7). The main things I didn’t like:
- the short length of the driver’s seat (butt to knee), which seems to be a Toyota-wide problem
- the Lane Keep Assist was quite ping-pongy and didn’t deal well with anything but well painted road lines. That’s not excusable in an all new model, when Kia/Huyandai, Subaru, GM, and others have better systems on cars a year or more older.
- the interior is well designed but oh so very cheap, with hard hollow plastic everywhere
@@tom_marsden - true. That lack of AWD + 8 seat configuration on anything higher than the LE is what’s got me considering a Carnival. I understand it’s probably for weight and vehicle-classification issues. But for people with two young kids in cars seats, having someone sit in that middle seat is a big thing.
On paper it looks like the its 1. Chrysler Pacifica 2. Honda Odyssey and 3. Toyota Sienna. But in real life... now having 2 kids I think the Toyota is the perfect minivan. And you can option it with a TV. Plus that 200k mile Toyota reliability pays dividends. I have 2 American made cars (Ford and Fiat/Chrysler) and the reliability has been a dog on the time it spends in the shop. I used to own a Lexus and Mitsubishi and never had reliability issues. Just goes to show that buying on paper means nothing compared to peace of mind.
Man this is a tough call. If you want AWD. Toyota. If you want power with the vtec engine and paddle shifter and in my opinion lightly better sound insulation and overall better thicker feel to material. Honda. But really, were splitting hairs. they're both beautiful. And I would totally drive this. I don't even have a family. I'd rock any one of those to work daily.
I see what they did, they had to find the weaknesses of the sienna, and talk about it witch the Honda has, I'm telling you Honda paid them to say this.
feels like a lot of the "comparison" reviews complain about the siennas drivetrain or power. its a minivan, not a sportscar, we aren't racing it, and its a powersplit CVT, so you need to literally change your driving style to maximize the vans potential.
The Sienna made a mistake when in 2011 they shrunk the middle 2nd row seat. I commend Honda for adopting that. Seating 3 people in the 2nd row is very useful when you want the back available for other stuff. Moreover, the New Sienna 2021 lost almost 50 cubic feet of space. It's not as practical as before. Also, it's worth noting that the power seats in Chryslers break all the time, so good job Honda and Toyota for not implementing another unnecessary equipment that'll cause headaches.
I'm actually shopping for one of these now. Probably more mid level versions. 1 annoying aspect of the Honda is you can't get the 4G/5G hotspot in all trim levels. You need to buy the Touring or Elite. Sienna has the feature in all levels. These days my kids have tablets for the car, I don't need or want a rear seat entertainment system. They break and are out of date almost immediately - who watches Blueray or DVD these days?
I have an Odyssey and I we put in dvd's. No need to pay a monthly fee and it makes my 1 and 2 year old happy. You realize people have different wants and needs in vehicles right?
Honda still has weak transmissions will break down. Toyota will last longer Transmission wise.
The Odyssey has more room inside and more pick up when changing lanes . I just bought an 2021 Odyssey EX New for $33,815 out of the lot .
From where
It worth more than what you paid now
Toyota all the way. No brainer choice. Toyota product is way superior !
I prefer a V6 3.5 screaming VTEC engine with a very quick shifting 10 speed that is actually fast, than a 2.5 4cylinder 😅
i wish the accord has that same engine. do not get me wrong, the k20 is a good engine, but i honestly just prefer the better sound and refinement of a v6
the sienna has 300 combined torque, and more than half is instant because of the electric motors, especially in the awd models. no shifting to waste time on, and its a minivan, not a race car.
FWIW, I test drove a 2020 Odyssey and with a light foot, and cruise control set at 60 I was at an indicated 31 mpg in no time flat.
considering you're measuring MPG, I'm assuming you mean 60MPH, you know hybrids have very little benefits on the highway, if you drive 80% highway with no stop/go traffic, sure I agree with your statement.
Oh man I LOVE the Sienna's new look. It actually looks good for once. Odyssey looks fine, refresh didn't really do anything for me. And the Pacifica looks absolutely boring.
You have to factor in the Pacifica will be in the shop about every other week.
@@wineycartwright9257 😄😄😄
the Toyota in the past was the only one that offered awd, that was was the one feature in our climate that I couldn't live without.
is the 2021 model year the same?
Which one stays out of the shop. I've had so many problems with my Odyssey. It's been in the shop for almost a month!!!!!
Siennas never in the shop unless it’s an oil change
All cars get lemons. They never fixed my 2017 CR-V.
Hm, i have an old odyssey with over 100k miles but never had a even minor problem! My 2013 crv has over 100k miles to and no prob!
Well we are a Toyota family and we are not going anywhere BUT with a Toyota !
Sienna is the best dude. I have two siennas and still love my sienna. The Honda is very low, and tight
Such a great video that can't imagine if buying a minivan without watching this.
I’ll take the 14mpg better fuel economy and AWD.
yeah its really a no brainer unless you need removal second row or steep up-hill climbing every day, but thats a small demographic.
We have Odyessy and while its been a very good van it has a engineering flaw where it uses Electricity to auto shift the car. Which means when your alternator goes bad (And they all do) even with a Jump to get you going your car will shift hard almost like putting it in neutral and slam-bang it into gear. Not good for the car. Transmissions use to be made where they ran fine even without a battery or alternator. if your battery gets low in the cold or the alternator goes out even a jump start will not get you out of the woods due the transmission issue.
Dude I'm actually so mad that the toyota sienna hybrid came out only in 2021. We purchased a 2020 honda oddysey in 2019 to replace our 2010. We love our oddysey, but If the hybrid sienna was avaliable we would've taken it. Honda please make your van a hybrid!
If my amc stock squeezes to the moon- I am getting Honda Odessy ! Otherwise I will keep my 2006 Honda CRV- has never let me die yet!
💎 🙌 all the way bro
Don't forget that Toyota entered the auto market before Honda did. Honda was just building motorbikes while Toyota was building cars then later on, Honda entered the automotive industry and became Toyota's main competitor.
Interesting that he said the top trim Sienna for '21 doesn't have the automated folding rear seat option. Must be an add-on feature?
I just bought a 2013 Sienna Limited that has this feature. (Love it, by the way.)
a minivan looks like suv is a bad thing? And AWD has no star on it?
And both of you explained the CVT in sienna wrong.
Dang 44.8 mpg???? Gosh I was a honda guy until I owned Previa, 1st Gen RAV4 and 2nd gen Prius. That hybrid is so good made me want to drive further and see how many more miles I can travel using one tank. I hated Previa mpg or any van or minivan mpg. But with hybrid in a minivan that's the most logical thing they should make. Long road trip need long range van or minivan.
I managed to get 685 miles to a single tank of gas in my 21 sienna. the tank is 18 gallons, but in cold weather you can only use 15. middle of summer, I was getting 40mpg consistently when loaded, and 45 to 50 empty all summer.
Sienna does not have a CVT. Their marketing is eCVT which is really a hybrid with a planetary power split transmission. Totally different than a traditional CVT. Boo on edmunds for not explaining this properly and ragging on it for having a CVT.
Leah MacDonald Toyota warning
NO, don't buy a Sienna. I paid full price new 47,500.00, at 20,000 km had to replace transmission (a rebuilt on warrenty) and at 89,000km had to replace engine. Paid 8000.00 for a rebuilt when I picked it up they giggled and said " I am just here to take her money". Problems with sliding door sensors, you end up using them on manual. Issue with water pump, huge blind spot when driving.
I’ll take “things that didn’t happen” for $500, Alex
Odyssey for taking the kids out and Sienna for the business class.