Honda Odyssey vs Toyota Sienna: which one fits you?
The short answer
Pick the Odyssey if you want more cargo room; pick the Sienna if you want more ground clearance, a hybrid option and better fuel economy. The Toyota Sienna starts lower, at $41,320 against $42,795, before destination. Behind the back seats it's 86.6 cubic feet in the Odyssey and 75 in the Sienna.
Our read: Pick the Odyssey if you want more cargo room; pick the Sienna if you want more ground clearance, a hybrid option and better fuel economy.
| What you get | Honda Odyssey Public record | Toyota Sienna Public record |
|---|---|---|
| Price range (MSRP) | $42,795–$51,695 | $41,320–$58,710 |
| Cargo, seats up / down | 86.6 / 140.7 cu ft | 75 / 101 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 5 in | 6.3 in |
| All-wheel / four-wheel drive | Not offered | Optional: on-demand all-wheel drive (Electronic On-Demand All Wheel Drive) |
| EPA combined fuel economy | 22 mpg | 35–36 mpg |
| What owners report (My MPG) | Too few owner reports yet | Too few owner reports yet |
| Max towing | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb |
| NHTSA recalls, 2024–26 models | 3 campaigns | 5 campaigns |
Which one fits more of your stuff
With the back seats up, the Honda Odyssey gives you 86.6 cubic feet against 75 in the Toyota Sienna, about 15% more for groceries, strollers and suitcases.
Fold the seats and the Honda Odyssey holds 140.7 cubic feet to the Toyota Sienna's 101.
Behind the third row of the Honda Odyssey there are 32.8 cubic feet, which is the number that matters if every seat is full.
Behind the third row of the Toyota Sienna there are 34 cubic feet, which is the number that matters if every seat is full.
What the all-wheel drive actually does
The Honda Odyssey is front-wheel drive only: there's no all-wheel-drive version to buy.
The Toyota Sienna comes with on-demand all-wheel drive, which Toyota calls Electronic On-Demand All Wheel Drive, as an option. A separate electric motor drives the rear wheels when needed: up to 80% of torque goes to the rear when pulling away, and it runs front-drive at steady speeds. AWD is standard on Woodland and Platinum.
How each handles rough roads and deep snow
The Toyota Sienna sits higher: 6.3 in of ground clearance against 5 in for the Honda Odyssey. That extra height helps on rutted dirt roads, deep snow and steep driveways.
Honda Odyssey: Cars.com figure, rounded to the whole inch. Honda's spec page did not list ground clearance.
Toyota Sienna: KBB minimum figure. Toyota says the Woodland Edition adds nearly half an inch; no exact figure is given.
Engines, hybrids and what they change
The Honda Odyssey comes with 3.5L V6, 280 hp, 10-speed automatic. The Toyota Sienna comes with 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, 245 hp combined, CVT.
Only the Toyota Sienna offers a hybrid, and it's hybrid-only. If most of your driving is in town, that's where a hybrid saves the most fuel; on long highway runs the gap with the Honda Odyssey narrows.
Fuel: the EPA number and what owners really get
On the EPA's combined rating the Honda Odyssey gets 22 mpg and the Toyota Sienna gets 35–36 mpg, depending on engine and drivetrain. The higher end of each range is usually the hybrid or front-drive version.
What each one costs before you negotiate
By the window sticker, the Honda Odyssey runs $42,795–$51,695 and the Toyota Sienna runs $41,320–$58,710, before the destination charge.
So the Toyota Sienna starts $1,475 lower. Compare like for like, though: line up the trims that have the features you want, then ask for the out-the-door price on those.
Reliability: what we can and can't tell you
We couldn't find a free, independent reliability signal for either the Honda Odyssey or the Toyota Sienna that we could verify, so we won't guess one: any reliability estimate here would be ours, not a measurement.
Recalls are facts, not scores: NHTSA lists 3 campaigns for the Honda Odyssey and 5 campaigns for the Toyota Sienna for the last three model years. Recall repairs are free; check a car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What to know before you test-drive
Honda Odyssey: KBB says this fifth generation had its second mid-cycle refresh before 2026 and carries into 2026 with no notable changes. All trims (EX-L, Sport-L, Touring, Elite) seat 8.
Toyota Sienna: Every Sienna is a hybrid. For 2026 a power liftgate, Toyota Safety Sense and wireless charging are standard.
Questions people ask
Is the Odyssey or the Sienna bigger inside?
With the back seats up, the Honda Odyssey gives you 86.6 cubic feet against 75 in the Toyota Sienna, about 15% more for groceries, strollers and suitcases. Fold the seats and the Honda Odyssey holds 140.7 cubic feet to the Toyota Sienna's 101. Behind the third row of the Honda Odyssey there are 32.8 cubic feet, which is the number that matters if every seat is full. Behind the third row of the Toyota Sienna there are 34 cubic feet, which is the number that matters if every seat is full.
Does the Odyssey or the Sienna have better all-wheel drive?
The Honda Odyssey is front-wheel drive only: there's no all-wheel-drive version to buy. The Toyota Sienna comes with on-demand all-wheel drive, which Toyota calls Electronic On-Demand All Wheel Drive, as an option. A separate electric motor drives the rear wheels when needed: up to 80% of torque goes to the rear when pulling away, and it runs front-drive at steady speeds. AWD is standard on Woodland and Platinum.
Which gets better gas mileage, the Odyssey or the Sienna?
On the EPA's combined rating the Honda Odyssey gets 22 mpg and the Toyota Sienna gets 35–36 mpg, depending on engine and drivetrain. The higher end of each range is usually the hybrid or front-drive version.
How much more is the Odyssey than the Sienna?
By the window sticker, the Honda Odyssey runs $42,795–$51,695 and the Toyota Sienna runs $41,320–$58,710, before the destination charge. So the Toyota Sienna starts $1,475 lower. Compare like for like, though: line up the trims that have the features you want, then ask for the out-the-door price on those.
Sources
- EPA fuel economy ratings and owner-reported MPG (fueleconomy.gov), U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. Checked October 18, 2026. Public record
- NHTSA recalls database, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Checked October 18, 2026. Public record
- Cars.com 2026 Honda Odyssey specs (EX-L to Elite). Checked October 18, 2026. Public record
- Cars.com 2026 Toyota Sienna specs (LE FWD 8-passenger to Platinum AWD). Checked October 18, 2026. Public record
- Honda Info Center 2026 Odyssey specifications. Checked October 18, 2026. Public record
- Kelley Blue Book 2026 Toyota Sienna review. Checked October 18, 2026. Public record
- Toyota Pressroom: 2026 Sienna packs in more standard features. Checked October 18, 2026. Public record
Labels tell you how much to lean on a figure: Public record comes from a government or manufacturer source, Estimate is worked out and can move, Keel data is aggregated from many listings, and Dealer says is a dealer's own claim.