Honda Odyssey vs Toyota Sienna

If you need a vehicle that can cart your whole family around the Milledgeville, Eatonton, and Sparta areas, the 2018 Honda Odyssey and 2018 Toyota Sienna may already be on your radar. After all, they deserve to be with good fuel economy, spaciousness, and a variety of family-friendly features.

Between these two options, which one is best tailored to your needs? In this car comparison, we'll set these minivans side by side and let you see how a 2018 Honda Odyssey vs. Toyota Sienna matchup plays out. To learn more, you can drop us a line at Butler Honda or visit our dealership at any time!

2018 Odyssey vs Sienna: Interior Features

Slide into the cabins of the 2018 Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna and you'll not only be impressed by the sheer level of space, but the innovative ways each ride makes use of it. Each minivan seats eight people across three rows and features middle-row seats that slide forward and backward to optimize available legroom.

As far as legroom goes, the Odyssey simply has more of it past the front row. The Sienna has 37.6 and 36.3 inches of legroom in the second- and third-row seats respectively. That's enough for adults, but the Odyssey offers a roomier experience with middle and rear legroom measuring 40.9 and 38.1 inches each.

The Odyssey has another trick up its sleeve: Magic Slide 2^nd-Row Seats™, standard on every trim but the base. They move from side to side, helping improve access to the third row while also keeping a child in the second row within the driver's reach.

Minivan Multimedia Technology Features

When you have a ride full of high-strung kids, entertaining them is often your first order of business. The Honda Odyssey makes it easy with an infotainment system sporting an available 8-inch touchscreen and Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™. They let you pair your smartphone with the car and command your favorite apps (music library, text messages, etc.) while driving.

You won't find those systems in the Toyota Sienna despite its impressive 7-inch touchscreen display with Entune® App Suite integration. When you want to hook up your iPhone or Android devices, you may miss the convenience of the smartphone integration systems in the Sienna.

What about rear-seat entertainment? You'll find it available in both the Sienna and the Odyssey via Blu-ray™ entertainment systems. Play your kids' favorite movies and make the ride pass by a little bit faster!

Odyssey vs Sienna: All-Star Performance Specs

Under their hoods, the 2018 Odyssey and Sienna run on 3.5L V6 engines, offering torque figures that hover just over 260 lb-ft for quick and responsive takeoffs from stop signs and traffic lights. These rides are strong on fuel economy, too. The Odyssey's EPA-estimated 19 city and 28 highway MPG¹ just barely passes the Sienna's 18 city and 28 highway MPG, so you know both will save you trips to the fuel pump.

While the Odyssey and Sienna both have the fine-tuned suspensions to deliver a smooth, comfortable ride over uneven pavement, test drivers have found better handling in the Honda minivan. Making sharp turns in the Sienna produced noticeable body lean while the Odyssey's body lean was seen as minimal.

2018 Honda Odyssey vs Toyota Sienna: The Winner Is…

When you're driving around Milledgeville, Eatonton, and Sparta with the whole family in tow, you want a minivan that can handle the job with premium comfort, quality technology, and maximum efficiency. As our 2018 Honda Odyssey vs. Toyota Sienna car comparison shows, these vehicles have those qualities in spades. Nevertheless, if you value spacious legroom, strong handling, and infotainment excellence, the Odyssey may just be the right fit for you.

To experience all the advantages of the 2018 Honda Odyssey, schedule a test drive at Butler Honda and visit our showroom today!

¹ 19 city/28 highway/22 combined MPG rating for LX, EX, and EX-L models with 9-speed automatic transmission. 19 city/28 highway/22 combined MPG rating for Touring and Elite models with 10-speed automatic transmission. Based on 2018 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, and other factors.