2021 Kia Sedona vs 2021 Toyota Sienna

2021 Kia Sedona

#4 in Vans and Minivans

2021 Toyota Sienna

#2 in Vans and Minivans

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EX FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sedona EX FWD	18	24	$32,353	$33,700
Sedona LX FWD	18	24	$29,336	$30,400
Sedona SX FWD	18	24	$39,841	$41,500

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LE AWD 8-Passenger

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sienna LE AWD 8-Passenger	35	36	$33,726	$36,460
Sienna LE FWD 8-Passenger	36	36	$31,876	$34,460
Sienna Limited AWD 7-Passenger	35	36	$44,621	$48,500
Sienna Limited FWD 7-Passenger	36	36	$42,965	$46,700
Sienna Platinum AWD 7-Passenger	35	36	$46,423	$50,460
Sienna Platinum FWD 7-Passenger	36	36	$45,909	$49,900
Sienna XLE AWD 7-Passenger	35	36	$38,411	$41,750
Sienna XLE FWD 7-Passenger	36	36	$36,571	$39,750
Sienna XLE FWD 8-Passenger	36	36	$36,571	$39,750
Sienna XSE AWD 7-Passenger	35	36	$39,553	$42,760
Sienna XSE FWD 7-Passenger	36	36	$38,850	$42,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,353

$33,726

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,700

$36,460

Monthly Payment Estimate

$562 / month

$608 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.7

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Kia Sedona is a van when only a van will do; competitors and even Kia offer better family vehicles.

With a 36-mpg hybrid powertrain for the entire lineup, the 2021 Toyota Sienna offers a mashup of swagger and sustainability.

TCC Likes

Comfortable ride
Spacious interior
Practical and convenient

All three rows are adult-sized
Awesome mpg given the space
Rides and handles better than an SUV

TCC Dislikes

Expensive safety options
Not stylish
Thin cloth upholstery

Not as quick as other minivans
Can’t remove second-row seats
No plug-in Prime

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

35 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minivans 2WD

Minivans 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

66.1

66.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

165.8

159.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

63.9

62.4

Third Leg Room (in)

34.8

38.7

Second Head Room (in)

39.4

39.3

Third Hip Room (in)

48.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

63.1

62.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

40.9

40.3

Third Head Room (in)

38.9

37.4

Front Hip Room (in)

59.3

59.6

Third Shoulder Room (in)

59.4

58.5

Second Leg Room (in)

41.1

39.9

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

40.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

68.8

68.5

Wheelbase (in)

120.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.1

78.5

Track Width, Front (in)

68.5

67.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.7

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

201.4

203.5

Height, Overall (in)

69.1

68.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

142

101

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

33.9

33.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

78.4

75.2

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

12.5

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

12.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.7

38.3

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/60TR18

P235/65TR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60TR18

P235/65TR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4503

4610

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

17 X 7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

660

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

248 @ 5200

176 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.3 L/204

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

276 @ 6000

245 @ 6000

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.81

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.51

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.86

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.90

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Sedona

Toyota Sienna

Body Style

Passenger Van

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.5

5.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Kia Sedona

2021 Sedona is available
Lease: From $339 per month for 36 months
Rebate: Up to $3,000 customer cash
Finance: From 0.0% APR for 66 months

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2021 Toyota Sienna

Redesigned 2021 Sienna is here
Lease: From $389/mo.
Rebate: $1,000 cash back
Finance: From 1.9% APR +cash

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