2017 Toyota Sienna vs 2017 Honda Odyssey
If you’re currently browsing trying to find a reliable family vehicle, you may want to get a minivan. The Toyota Sienna and the Honda Odyssey are both popular outings in this category. But which of these minivans would you prefer to get you and your family around?
We’re going to help you tackle that tough question by showing you a little bit more about these minivans. In this article, we’ll compare the 2017 Toyota Sienna and the 2017 Honda Odyssey based on engine performance, interior space, and entertainment and convenience technology. By reading this comparison, you’ll be certain of which minivan is right for you and your family.
2017 Toyota Sienna vs 2017 Honda Odyssey Engine Performance
Ironically, the Toyota Sienna and the Honda Odyssey are each equipped with respective 3.5L V6 engines. The Toyota Sienna offers more gear ratios with its 8-speed automatic transmission, compared to the 6-speed automatic that’s featured in the Honda Odyssey. When it comes to actual performance, the Toyota Sienna can deliver 296 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque. The Honda Odyssey, on the other hand, falls a little short with its 248 maximum horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque.
Interior Space & Comfort
Both the 2017 Toyota Sienna and the 2017 Honda Odyssey are equipped to carry seven passengers. However, if you upgrade to each vehicle’s next trim level, the seating capacity grows to eight passengers. When it comes to actual passenger space, the Toyota Sienna offers more headroom with 41 inches in the front, 39.7 inches in the middle, and 38.3 inches in the rear. The Honda Odyssey features 39.7 inches of front headroom, 39.5 inches in the middle, and 39 inches in the rear.
When it comes to cargo space, the Toyota Sienna offers 39.1 cubic feet behind the third row. The Honda Odyssey features 38.4 cubic feet of cargo space. When you fold all the seats down in the Toyota Sienna, you get 150 cubic feet of space, which has a slight advantage over the Honda Odyssey and its maximum 148.5 cubic feet of cargo space.
Entertainment & Convenience Technology
The Toyota Sienna and the Honda Odyssey are both equipped with high-resolution touchscreen displays that are mounted into the dashboard to provide easy access to the media features. However, the Toyota Sienna features advanced voice recognition, which is a feature that lets you use your voice to access your media while you can keep your hands on the wheel. Each vehicle features an AM/FM radio, an auxiliary input, and a USB port. Additionally, the Toyota Sienna also features a CD/MP3 player.
Taking a Test Drive
By now, you’ve learned enough about the 2017 Toyota Sienna and the 2017 Honda Odyssey to know about their differences. You saw that the Toyota Sienna holds the cards in each of our categories. But why not learn more by taking the Toyota Sienna out for a spin?
Schedule your test drive with us at Peterson Toyota, the dealership that proudly serves drivers all across the Laurinburg, Pembroke, and St. Pauls areas.