2021 Honda Odyssey vs. Toyota Sienna — Minivan Comparison: Who Has the Best Family Vehicle?

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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[TherealWinterpillow]

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.

[mannyrosario]

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.

[jokesville]

Dude complained about the powered tailgate few seconds later says he wants the automated

[jeffg]

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.

[ragweedmakesmesneeze]

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.

[ahmd-mi]

I don't want automatically back seat down, more tech more problems,
I prefer simpler lower costs as families have to budget.

[toronado]

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.

[comeconcon]

The 2021 Honda Odyssey didn't change much like the Toyota Sienna did, but I'm still loyal fan to Honda.

[barryjoslin]

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.

[captainvlog]

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.

[robinmatthewsechols]

The children made it for me. I remember when my babies were little and had their opinions. Such a lovely family. Cheers

[hieuluu]

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.

[yaviersantos]

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.

[hieuluu]

Most people can't tell the difference between 0-60 in 8.4 seconds vs. 7.8, but I bet they can tell the difference between 22mpg vs. 44mpg (Edmunds number) at the pump and their wallet. Point is, too much is made about Toyota's lack of HP compared to the Odessey and Pacifica as a father of 4 children, I don't cared much about 0-60 in a minivan, I save that for my M5, but I am in the market for one to haul my family around without having to visit the petrol station a lot. A win for Toyota.

[bobjones]

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.

[Soh]

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.

[parkeryan]

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.

[bryanpeng]

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.

[Dragonpuppeter]

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? 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

[ShiazVivek]

it is so relieving to see a very commoner Dad talk review. awesome work!!!!