2021 Honda Odyssey vs Toyota Sienna

Enjoy Running Around Town

You spend a lot of time in your vehicle—from picking up groceries on your way home, to taking your kids to soccer and band practice. Therefore, it’s important you enjoy every mile behind the wheel of your next minivan.

The 2.5-liter V6 engine in the Toyota Sienna delivers 245 combined net horsepower for sleek gear changes and impressive acceleration. If you really want to take the performance of your family’s roadster to the next level, though, opt for the Odyssey.

The 2021 Honda Odyssey is crafted with a 3.5-liter V6 engine under the hood that provides you with 280 horsepower. This added output may cause you to notice some key differences in the way these minivans perform.

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High-Tech Multimedia Features

Each automobile offers lots of cutting-edge technologies to help keep everyone on board connected and entertained. They both come standard with Bluetooth® capability to stream audio or make hands-free phone calls. They also both offer trial subscriptions to SiriusXM® Radio.

The Odyssey and Sienna also offer Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration. These features let you connect your compatible smartphone to the vehicle to access your music playlists, podcasts, text messages, and more. Simply plug your phone into the USB port and a curated listening experience is right at your fingertips.

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Hear Every Word with Ease

The 2021 Odyssey also has the available Honda CabinWatch® and Honda CabinTalk® features. With the former, a camera will let you see the back seats through the display audio touchscreen. With the latter, you can talk directly to the passengers in the back through either the rear speakers or by overriding the rear speaker connected headphones.

When it comes to CabinTalk®, the 2021 Toyota Sienna has a comparable feature with Driver Easy Speak to ensure your kids don’t miss out on an important instruction. Want to easily check in with your toddler whiles she’s snoozing, though? You’ll need to wait for a stoplight to check since a CabinWatch® is exclusive to the Odyssey.

Further enhancing the comfort for you and your passengers, the Honda Odyssey offers multi-zone audio. This system allows you to isolate your audio to different areas of the cabin, so you can get some quiet while your rear passengers can enjoy some music. You also won’t be able to find a feature like this aboard the Toyota Sienna.

2021 Odyssey vs 2021 Sienna: Interior Space & Amenities

The 2021 Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna are great options for your family with seating for seven or eight passengers depending on the trim level you choose. When you have a full cabin, though, your little ones may prefer the 163.6 cubic feet of passenger space the Odyssey provides over the 162.5 cubic feet of room in the Sienna.

Think one cubic foot doesn’t make a big difference? Let’s show you how this breaks down into the following dimensions:

Honda Odyssey Front Legroom: 40.9 inches Second Row Legroom: 40.9 inches Third Row Legroom: 38.1 inches

Toyota Sienna Front Legroom: 40.3 inches Second Row Legroom: 39.9 inches Third Row Legroom: 38.7 inches

As you can see, both minivans have plenty of room for the third row, but when it comes to the first and seconds rows, the Odyssey takes care of you.

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Upgrade Your Comfort

However, both minivans have plenty of available amenities to help keep everyone on board nice and comfortable. They each offer heated front seats to stay warm on colder nights. They even go a step further and offer ventilated front seats to cool down on hot summer days.

To get into that perfect position behind the wheel, the 2021 Odyssey comes standard with an 8-way power adjustment driver’s seat. Plus, it has an available 12-way power adjustment driver’s seat with 4-way power lumbar support.

The 2021 Sienna, meanwhile, only offers an 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat in its highest trim level, so you may struggle to find your ideal supportive position.

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Advanced Cabin Technology

The cabins of these vehicles are well equipped with all sorts of tech features to make your life easier. Just take the available tri-zone automatic climate control systems aboard both minivans. These systems work to automatically manage your cabin temperature for three separate areas of the cabin.

You’ll also be able to stay connected wherever you roam with a wireless phone charger. This system is designed to automatically charge up your phone when you set your phone down on this built-in charging pad. Therefore, there’s no concern about losing power on your tablet on a road trip—just charge it up and let the good times roll!

One feature that’s wholly unique to the Honda Odyssey is the HondaVAC®. This minivan features a built-in vacuum, so you can easily clean up any crumbs or dirt left behind. This system makes it easy to keep your cabin nice and comfortable wherever you go.

Keeping your cabin nice and clean may be more challenging in the Sienna without a comparable feature.