The 1999 - 2004 generation of Honda's front-wheel-drive Odyssey was a class leader. For 2005, the minivan received a major redesign in Honda's attempt to leapfrog the growing competition. It carries on into 2007 with minimal changes, including a tilt/telescoping steering wheel and tire pressure monitoring system for all trim levels, plus two new exterior colors.
The Odyssey has a foldaway third-row Magic Seat and a stowable PlusOne seat in the second row. Side curtain airbags protect occupants in all three rows, and an electronic stability system is standard. The windows in the sliding doors can be partially opened.
Four trim levels are offered: LX, EX, EX-L and Touring. The top two models use a Variable Cylinder Management version of Honda's 3.5-liter V-6, which shifts automatically between six- and three-cylinder operation in response to driving conditions. A regular V-6 goes into the LX and EX.
The Touring model is available with a DVD entertainment system; the system is also available in EX-L models for 2007, but only in combination with the navigation system. XM Satellite Radio is standard in Touring models, and the EX-L gets a leather-trimmed steering wheel. Odysseys are built in Alabama.
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Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Toyota Sienna vs. Honda Odyssey
Utility
There's no clear winner between the Toyota Sienna and the Honda Odyssey with respect to transporting cargo. The Honda Odyssey will doubtless prove more convenient than the Sienna for those of you with frequent child-cargo.
Dimensions
The Honda Odyssey is a little more ponderous than the Toyota Sienna. The Toyota Sienna's tank is roughly the same size as the Odyssey's, though the Honda's is slightly more capacious. The Toyota Sienna and the Honda Odyssey compete for the same parking spaces.
Convenience
You will very likely have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Toyota Sienna than with the Honda Odyssey.
Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Honda Odyssey to the dealership as the Sienna. With respect to fuel economy, the Honda Odyssey and the Toyota Sienna don't differ much. Producing an exact gas mileage evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though both the Honda Odyssey and the Honda Odyssey perform approximately comparably as far as fuel economy. When it comes to MSRP, the Sienna costs considerably less than the Honda Odyssey.
Handling
The Honda Odyssey and the Sienna have about comparable tires. With their comparable turning circles, the Honda Odyssey and the Sienna most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The Toyota Sienna's engine is a tad smaller than the Honda Odyssey's, but not terribly so. The Toyota Sienna has no lessons to learn with respect to pickup from the Honda Odyssey.
Comfort
Taller drivers will quite a bit enjoy the extra head room in the Sienna's front cabin compared to the Honda Odyssey. While the rear of the Toyota Sienna offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Honda Odyssey, there frankly isn't much of a difference.
Overview
The Honda and the Toyota Sienna have the same basic after-sale protection.
from here
There's no clear winner between the Toyota Sienna and the Honda Odyssey with respect to transporting cargo. The Honda Odyssey will doubtless prove more convenient than the Sienna for those of you with frequent child-cargo.
Dimensions
The Honda Odyssey is a little more ponderous than the Toyota Sienna. The Toyota Sienna's tank is roughly the same size as the Odyssey's, though the Honda's is slightly more capacious. The Toyota Sienna and the Honda Odyssey compete for the same parking spaces.
Convenience
You will very likely have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Toyota Sienna than with the Honda Odyssey.
Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Honda Odyssey to the dealership as the Sienna. With respect to fuel economy, the Honda Odyssey and the Toyota Sienna don't differ much. Producing an exact gas mileage evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though both the Honda Odyssey and the Honda Odyssey perform approximately comparably as far as fuel economy. When it comes to MSRP, the Sienna costs considerably less than the Honda Odyssey.
Handling
The Honda Odyssey and the Sienna have about comparable tires. With their comparable turning circles, the Honda Odyssey and the Sienna most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The Toyota Sienna's engine is a tad smaller than the Honda Odyssey's, but not terribly so. The Toyota Sienna has no lessons to learn with respect to pickup from the Honda Odyssey.
Comfort
Taller drivers will quite a bit enjoy the extra head room in the Sienna's front cabin compared to the Honda Odyssey. While the rear of the Toyota Sienna offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Honda Odyssey, there frankly isn't much of a difference.
Overview
The Honda and the Toyota Sienna have the same basic after-sale protection.
from here
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