Do You Need AWD? - Icy Launch Test: Toyota Sienna AWD vs. Honda Odyssey

With similar tires and body styles, the 2013 Toyota Sienna and 2013 Honda Odyssey should perform in a similar manner. But this Sienna is the much less popular all-wheel-drive model, and it makes a signifigant difference in subpar weather conditions.
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[lynneftw]

From other Odyssey owners, the REAL struggle in snow/ice is going up hills vs an AWD van.

[fastfiddler]

I just bought a '17 awd. Sadly I'll have to wait almost a year to try drifting it... I mean driving in winter in a completely sensible manner. But if you're not sold on minivans, try a Sienna. I love this beast.

[thecarsectionthecarsection]

That's why I have a 2012 Toyota Sienna Limited awd, and every dealership wants my van.

[Tom-ejbb]

Winter rated tires!!! That’s the key!!

[timothyduvernet]

Needs to know: is the AWD system in the 2019/20 any different from the 2011 model? 2007 is actually a full time AWD system. In the 2011, going up slippery hills the traction control just brings the van to a stop, kind of counter productive! There is also NO limited slip, so if one wheel starts to spin, the whole can comes to a stop or won't even "git" going. Is the 2019 any better?

[stephenfiore]

*Beware!!! Of AWD*
(1), All tires must be approximately equal circumference or you might screw up your “differential” & it will be not covered under warranty
(2), You must use a flat-bed tow truck to tow. You cannot tow with 2 wheels, and you cannot tow behind an RV with all 4 wheels on the ground
(See other YouTube videos for confirmation—May also depend on the type of AWD)

[YoutubeComment-uevi]

It would be interesting with winter tires. Or Toyota with stock, Honda with winter. Consumer Reports or some such claims snow tires trump AWD by itself.

[PatelPresh]

The sienna looks noticeably taller mirror wise? Is this true ? I’d assume they are the same ride height?

[mikesievers]

Strange Honda didn't sell the Odyssey 4wd in North America, yet they sold it's direct competition the Toyota Sienna.
I would have thought they would have sold pretty well in the US with the snowy winters ?
In other countries, the Odyssey was available from day one with a 4wd system, right up till the last model.
I had an 01 Odyssey 4wd with seasonal winter tires and was fantastic in snow, mud and ice 👍

[VAStacker]

0:27 / 0:28 love that sound of the Sienna

[Kana]

What matters more is steering and breaking

[richardlisacki]

The all wheel drive comes with Run flat tires. I have heard that those tires have stiff side walls and give you not as smooth a ride as regular tires. Is this true?

[izzyauna]

My 2013 sienna awd is worse in the snow than a 2wd I think. Atleast if u get on ice or stuck in just a few inches of snow it only spins 2 tires.

[troyberglund]

Continental Tru Contact perfomance all season are $50 than OEM Michelins. Never had any issue in the snow and can take off alot quicker that they are in this video.

[dwaynedwayne]

More important, which one stops faster.

[polarties]

I have a 2014 Honda Odyssey and if you put Cooper at3 on it, it is a beast in 12 inch snow and plus side you can go off road.

[simsniel]

odyssey obviously has no intention to improve even 5 years later. at 2024, still no AWD, no hybrid, ...., theay are doin to be defeated till their top old leadershiips are replaced.😅

[davidr]

tires? Without using the same tires with same treat wear this test shows nothing

[johnreno]

sienna is a fantastic car. odyssey is great car too but few critical deal-beakers are missing on Honda Odessey unfortunately. (if anyone want to know what are those critical points i can tell you if reply with your comment on this comment) so sienna is best van in its category. thnxs 4 vid.

[onlyonecannoli]

Did you have the same tires on both vehicles...if not...then this video is worthless.