2019 Odyssey vs. 2019 Sienna
Transporting your whole family is a tremendous responsibility, and you always need to feel confident in your vehicle's safety and reliability. No vehicle covers safety and interior space like a minivan, and you have several appealing options within the segment. Both the Honda Odyssey and the Toyota Sienna deliver class standards like a roomy cabin and variety of technology options, but how do they hold up under closer inspection? Let's park these two minivans side by side to see which one is right for your family.
Price
On average, you'll save on the Odyssey with a lower starting price than the Sienna, and that price gap widens as you go up the trim range of each vehicle. The top-of-the-line trim for the Odyssey, the Elite, comes with a wireless device charger, heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, and a wide range of other features, all for a lower price than the Sierra's well-stocked but costly Limited trim.
Cabin Quality
While even the Odyssey's base trim is outfitted with high-quality materials, you'd have to spring for a higher trim level to bypass the standard Sienna's hard surfaces and spartan appearance. The Odyssey's standard seating capacity allows eight passengers to ride comfortably, while the Sienna has seven seats in its standard build. Adults will appreciate ample legroom and head clearance in the Odyssey, but the Sienna's steep roof limits overhead space toward the back. Both minivans offer 39 cubic feet of storage behind their rear seats, but the Odyssey's maximum storage capacity surpasses the competition with 158 cubic feet available if you fold the passenger rows.
Technology and Features
Each minivan comes with a variety of options for entertainment and driver assistance, and you're bound to find a few tools that will make transporting the family both easy and fun. Critics have praised the Odyssey's intuitive infotainment system, and the responsive screen is complimented with practical analog buttons for eyes-free control. Both vehicles offer handy standard tools, but the Odyssey promises a longer list of available features. Apple CarPlay is available on both minivans, but only the Odyssey offers Android Auto as well as wireless device charging. Honda's minivan also presents an available onboard vacuum, making cleanup after family trips a breeze.
Safety
Above all else, family vehicles must prioritize safety, and the Odyssey pulls ahead of the Sienna by acing all its crash tests. Even though the Sienna's tests yielded mixed results, both vehicles offer a wide range of safety technology. The Odyssey's available driver assistance features include pre-collision braking, road departure warning, lane keep assist, and other tech found within the Honda Sensing suite. The Toyota Safety Sense P suite found on the Sienna features blind spot monitoring, parking sensors, pedestrian detection, and more.
Find Your Next Vehicle at Bob Lindsay Honda
If the Odyssey has your vote, then we invite you to come pick it up at Bob Lindsay Honda here in Peoria. We have this marvelous minivan and many other high-quality new Hondas ready to go at our dealership, so come see us whenever you're ready.
