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2022 Honda Odyssey vs. 2022 Toyota Sienna


Overview

Regarding minivans, the 2022 Honda Odyssey and the Toyota Sienna are segment icons. If you're in the market for a minivan, you're likely considering both of these esteemed vehicles. If so, it's worth taking the time to compare the two closely. You'll realize that the Odyssey is the superior option when you do.


Exterior

The first thing you'll notice about the Odyssey is its sleek, ultra-modern design that sets it apart from other minivans on the road. This distinctive appearance is enhanced by a gloss-black grille and LED headlights. Compared to the Odyssey, the Sienna's exterior seems a bit plain and not very eye-catching.




Power and Performance

The Sienna comes standard with a 2.5-liter hybrid engine capable of producing 245 horsepower. That's a pretty impressive output until you contrast it with the Odyssey's 280 horsepower that its 3.5-liter V-6 engine generates. The Odyssey's larger, more powerful engine teams up with a 10-speed automatic transmission that's smoother and more precise than the Sienna's continuously variable transmission.

When you're in the mood for a more hands-on driving experience, you can operate the Odyssey's transmission with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters, which aren't available in the Sienna. The Odyssey also comes standard with an intelligent traction management system that helps it adapt to various terrains. You'll have to pay extra if you want traction management capabilities with the Sienna.




Interior

While the Sienna seats eight and the Odyssey seats seven, the Odyssey gives you 144.9 cubic feet of cargo space. The Sienna's cargo space maxes out at 101 cubic feet. When traveling with the kids, you'll appreciate Honda's CabinWatch system, which gives you views of the rear seats on the infotainment display. With the CabinTalk intercom, you can communicate with all of your passengers without having to yell. Unfortunately, the Sienna doesn't offer a rear-seat monitor or an intercom.


Safety Features

No minivan would be complete without giving you the safety technology you need to protect your most precious cargo. The Odyssey and the Sienna come standard with a lane-departure alert and traffic sign recognition. Every Odyssey model also features a multi-angle rearview camera that makes parking and maneuvering other tight spaces easier. With the Sienna, you'll have to go with an upper trim level to take advantage of a similar feature.

From exterior design to safety technology, the 2022 Honda Odyssey gives you much more than the 2022 Toyota Sienna. Contact us, and let's set up a test drive today, and you'll see why the 2022 Honda Odyssey should be your next minivan.