2017 Honda Odyssey vs. 2017 Toyota Sienna: Head to Head

2017 Sienna vs. 2017 Odyssey: Minivan Showdown

The 2017 Honda Odyssey and 2017 Toyota Sienna are two of the top minivans on the road today. Choose either one, and step inside a deluxe living room on wheels. Each vehicle is outfitted with ample convenience features and space for up to eight passengers in an expansive interior. When the two minivans go head-to-head, it’s a close call. The Odyssey is named the 2017 Best Minivan for Families, while the Sienna is a finalist for the 2017 Best Minivan for the Money.

As of the publishing of this article, U.S. News & World Report ranks the Honda Odyssey as its No. 1 minivan in 2017, with the Sienna not far behind. Deciding which minivan is right for you will come down to personal preference. Budget could be your deal-breaker, or the availability of all-wheel drive, or maybe flexibility with cargo space.

Click ahead to take the Odyssey and Sienna for a ride.

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Pricing

Winner: Toyota Sienna (Details Below)

The Sienna edges the Odyssey by $100, with a starting price of $29,750. Multiple trims and optional packages are available, ranging from the LE priced at $32,540, to the Limited at $42,800.

A top-of-the-line Limited Premium trim costs $46,170, with an all-wheel drive option priced at $47,310. The advanced technology package adds another $1,800. While pricey upfront, a used Sienna maintains a high resale value.

The Odyssey starts at $29,850. There are six trims and no option packages. To get some of the more preferred features, move up to the EX-L for an additional $6,650. The top-of-the-line Odyssey Touring Elite starts at $45,325.

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Safety

Winner: Honda Odyssey (Details Below)

Both the Sienna and the Odyssey received five-star safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The 2017 Odyssey has yet to be evaluated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. However, in 2016, it chose the 2016 Honda Odyssey as a Top Safety Pick, and the 2017 is expected to earn that designation as well. The Sienna missed the award due to an Acceptable score on the small overlap front crash test.

Both vehicles offer several driver assistance features including front and rear parking assist, blind spot monitoring, and forward collision warning systems.

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Seat Comfort and Interior Refinement

Winner: Honda Odyssey (Details Below)

The Sienna has a quiet and attractive cabin that is constructed of high-quality materials. There is plenty of head- and legroom in all rows, and seating for up to eight. Road noise is kept to a minimum, but there is some noise in the sport-tuned SE trim, due to the stiffer suspension.

The Odyssey has one of the most well-designed and premium interiors in the class, with soft-touch materials and intuitive features. Top trims can seat up to eight, and all three rows offer adequate space. Leg room in all three rows is greater than that of the Sienna, while hip- and headroom are about the same.

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Interior Technology

Winner: Honda Odyssey (Details Below)

Neither the Sienna nor the Odyssey skimp on interior technology. Both offer intuitive and well-placed features, including up-to-date touch-screen infotainment systems and available rear-seat entertainment systems. The Odyssey offers a larger, 8-inch touchscreen and an on-board vacuum cleaner for convenience. The Odyssey’s optional 12-speaker surround-sound system delivers home theater-like quality.

This category was a close call, as reviewers rave about both minivans. However, due to the larger touch screen size and added convenience features, the Honda Odyssey takes the prize.

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Cargo Space

Winner: Toyota Sienna (Details Below)

The Sienna offers outstanding cargo space with 39.1 cubic feet behind the third row, 87.1 behind the second row, and 150 behind the first row. The Odyssey boasts similar numbers with 38.4 cubic feet behind the third row, 93.1 behind the second row, and 148.5 behind the front row.

Both minivans offer a myriad of in-cabin storage compartments and have available power liftgates. However, reviewers complained that the Sienna’s heavy second-row seats must be removed to utilize the maximum cargo space.

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Fuel Efficiency

Winner: Tie (Details Below)

The Sienna returns 19 mpg in the city and 27 on the highway. The Odyssey’s fuel sipping numbers are identical.

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Performance

Winner: Honda Odyssey (Details Below)

The Sienna gets an upgraded engine for 2017, a 3.5-liter V6 that achieves 296 horsepower. In addition, Toyota’s offering boasts a new eight-speed automatic transmission. Critics say that the engine is noisy when pushed. Handling is decent, despite the Sienna’s weight. It is the only minivan with available all-wheel drive.

The 248-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine in the Odyssey doesn’t stand up to the Sienna's engine. However, critics were happy with the Odyssey’s acceleration, and they say it has better handling than most minivans, which gives it the edge in U.S. News' performance scoring. It comes with a six-speed automatic transmission.

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Reliability

Winner: Tie (Details Below)

The Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey each received an About Average rating from J.D. Power for predicted reliability. Both come with a three-year/36,000-mile warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.

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The Winner Is ...

2017 Honda Odyssey (Details Below)

It was a close race to the finish, but the Honda Odyssey was tough to beat. Either minivan is a great choice, but the Odyssey beat the Sienna in too many categories. If you need an all-wheel drive vehicle, the Toyota Sienna may be for you. 

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