Toyota Sienna vs. Volkswagen Routan
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Sienna and Volkswagen Routan 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 Toyota Sienna and the Volkswagen Routan.
In comparing the Toyota Sienna's and the Volkswagen Routan's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Sienna has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Volkswagen Routan has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Sienna's and the Volkswagen Routan's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen Routan is a better car than the Toyota Sienna.
Pricing: A used 2014 Toyota Sienna ranges from $10,254 to $23,996 while a used 2014 Volkswagen Routan is priced between $4,720 to $13,997.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Sienna’s base engine makes 266 horsepower, and the Volkswagen Routan base engine makes 283 horsepower. The Sienna is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 500 miles. The Routan is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 505 miles.This gives the Toyota Sienna the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Volkswagen Routan the advantage in maximum range. The Sienna uses gasoline, and the Routan uses ethanol, gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Sienna has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$24,920
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$24,455
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$20,140 - $30,765
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$27,020
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$24,455
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$20,140 - $30,765
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$16,647
Price Range:
$10,254 - $23,996
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$11,659
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$9,059 - $16,647
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
254
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
128,547
# Good or Great Deals:
89
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$9,059
Price Range:
$4,720 - $13,997
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$11,659
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$9,059 - $16,647
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
116,897
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Toyota Sienna Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Volkswagen Routan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen Routan
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:
5.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.9 - 13.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.9 - 13.4
Toyota Sienna Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
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1 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 7Volkswagen Routan Rankings
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Toyota Sienna Trim Levels
CE, L 7-Passenger, LE 7-Passenger, LE 7-Passenger Auto Access Seat, LE 8-Passenger, LE Mobility 7-Passenger, Limited 7-Passenger, SE 8-Passenger, XLE 7-Passenger, XLE 7-Passenger Auto Access Seat, XLE 8-Passenger
Volkswagen Routan Trim Levels
S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 25000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
266 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
245 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
283 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
360 / 500 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 18 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
343 / 505 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Captain's seat:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Captain's seat:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
40.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.7 inches
Cargo Space:
32.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
196.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4380 lbs
Width:
78.1 inches
Height:
68.9 inches
Length:
200.2 inches
Wheelbase:
119.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4494 lbs
Width:
88.5 inches
Height:
68.9 inches
Length:
202.5 inches
Wheelbase:
121.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/65R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Nocturne Black Metallic
Blue
York Blue
Gray
Twilight Gray Metallic
Silver
Mercury Silver Metallic
White
Calla Lily White
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Aero Gray
