2021 Honda Odyssey vs. 2021 Toyota Sienna
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Honda Odyssey and 2021 Toyota Sienna contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Honda Odyssey and the 2021 Toyota Sienna.
When we compare the 2021 Honda Odyssey's and the 2021 Toyota Sienna's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Honda Odyssey has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The 2021 Toyota Sienna has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Honda Odyssey's and the 2021 Toyota Sienna's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Honda Odyssey is a better car than the 2021 Toyota Sienna.
Pricing: A used 2021 Honda Odyssey ranges from $27,994 to $38,897 while a used 2021 Toyota Sienna is priced between $31,488 to $50,050.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Honda Odyssey loses 41.1 percent of its value and the 2021 Toyota Sienna loses 40.6 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Toyota Sienna retains 0.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Honda Odyssey.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Honda Odyssey’s base engine makes 280 horsepower, and the 2021 Toyota Sienna base engine makes 245 horsepower. The Odyssey is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 546 miles. The Sienna is rated to deliver an average of 36 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 648 miles. This gives the 2021 Toyota Sienna the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2021 Honda Odyssey. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2021 Honda Odyssey, a minivan, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room. The 2021 Toyota Sienna, a hybrid minivan car, has the advantage in the areas of rear shoulder room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2021 Honda Odyssey and the 2021 Toyota Sienna have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Overview
Among the most popular minivans on the market, the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna offer up to 8-passenger seating and accessible base-model pricing (though higher trim levels can tickle $50K). While a new Sienna does cost a couple of thousand dollars more than a new Odyssey, the Toyota’s standard 4-cylinder hybrid powertrain offers much better fuel economy than the Honda’s more powerful standard V6. The Sienna is also available with all-wheel drive — something the Odyssey doesn’t offer. Still, the Odyssey delivers more engaging driving dynamics than the Sienna. Both vans offer strong resale values due to their reliability and overall pedigree. Passenger space for the two vans is about equal, but the Odyssey holds a considerable advantage in its cargo-carrying capacity. Though both infotainment systems are user-friendly, the Odyssey’s screen is much smaller than the Sienna’s. The Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna receive top safety ratings and feature a wide array of standard and available advanced driving assistance systems.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$31,790
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$28,624
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$23,630 - $36,245
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$34,460
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Minivans)
$38,780
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Minivans)
$34,460 - $43,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$33,455
Price Range:
$27,994 - $38,897
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$26,703
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$22,494 - $33,455
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
381
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
47,702
# Good or Great Deals:
130
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$40,462
Price Range:
$31,488 - $50,050
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Minivans)
$33,674
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Minivans)
$26,885 - $40,462
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
530
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
52,738
# Good or Great Deals:
94
Honda Odyssey Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Toyota Sienna Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Honda Odyssey
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Toyota Sienna
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
20.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
1.1 - 20.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Minivans)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Minivans)
1 - 3.6
Honda Odyssey Rankings
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18 out of / 25Summary Review
The Honda Odyssey is one of America’s most popular minivans and a top seller in the Honda line. Now in its fifth generation, the Odyssey is known as a reliable, comfortable family vehicle.
Summary Review
Toyota’s Sienna has long been a favorite of families who wanted an all-wheel-drive minivan, but its appeal goes deeper than that one feature. The Sienna changes in very important ways for 2021 that make it hard to pass up for those seeking the best cost of ownership in this segment.
Pros and Cons
- Quiet, smooth ride
- V6 power in all trims
- Engaging driving dynamics
- Compact spare on all trims (2022)
- No green powertrain option
- AWD not available
Pros and Cons
- 36 MPG fuel economy rating
- Available all-wheel drive
- Included maintenance for two years under warranty
- Spare tire is not standard
- The driving experience is not best in class
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
2021 Honda Odyssey Trim Levels
Elite, EX, EX-L, LX, Touring
2021 Toyota Sienna Trim Levels
LE 8-Passenger, Limited 7-Passenger, Platinum 7-Passenger, XLE 7-Passenger, XLE 8-Passenger, XSE 7-Passenger
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
280 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
262 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
245 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 28 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
371 / 546 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
36 / 36 / 36
Range (city/hwy):
648 / 648 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.6 inches
Cargo Space:
32.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
88.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
196.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
62.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
62.7 inches
Cargo Space:
33.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
88.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
195.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4398 lbs
Width:
92.3 inches
Height:
68.3 inches
Length:
205.2 inches
Wheelbase:
118.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4610 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
68.5 inches
Length:
203.7 inches
Wheelbase:
120.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/65R17
Exterior Colors
Blue
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Blue
Blueprint
Gray
Predawn Gray Mica
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic
White
Super White
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Brown
Sunset Bronze Mica
Green
Cypress
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Brown
Mocha
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Gray
