MT: 1. Toyota Sienna SE, 2. Honda Odyssey EX-L 3. Dodge Caravan SXT
10-27-10, 11:57 AM
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Here IL picks the Oddy over the Sienna.
You will notice both reviews basically call it a tie and barely pick one over the other. They seem to like both.
Of note to me was the fact MT likes how the Sienna SE handles over the Oddy but IL likes how the Oddy handles over the Sienna XLE.
http://www.insideline.com/honda/odys...ison-test.html
You will notice both reviews basically call it a tie and barely pick one over the other. They seem to like both.
Of note to me was the fact MT likes how the Sienna SE handles over the Oddy but IL likes how the Oddy handles over the Sienna XLE.
http://www.insideline.com/honda/odys...ison-test.html
Why neither of them did an apple-to-apple comparison is beyond me.
Did the manufacturers refuse giving the media the trim levels they requested or what?
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10-27-10, 05:52 PM
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I don't like how the Sienna and Odyssey are starting to look like Darth Vader from the front.
I like the Odyssey's interior much better, but the Sienna wins in the drivetrain area. Honda needs to update their engine, and not just enlarge the cylinder bore.
I like the Odyssey's interior much better, but the Sienna wins in the drivetrain area. Honda needs to update their engine, and not just enlarge the cylinder bore.
10-28-10, 01:27 AM
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Great to see a major magazine grilling Honda for the silly decision to equip the 6-speed only on top trim models.
So much for the Odyssey's superior EPA mileage. In MT's real world test, the Sienna got better average fuel economy than the Odyssey despite being more powerful and having lower EPA ratings.
I agree with spywolf, Toyota needs to find a way to better tune its powertrains for high EPA ratings, as long as it is not detrimental to real-world driving in any way.
Also love this quote:
Total excuse fail by Honda here.
So much for the Odyssey's superior EPA mileage. In MT's real world test, the Sienna got better average fuel economy than the Odyssey despite being more powerful and having lower EPA ratings.
I agree with spywolf, Toyota needs to find a way to better tune its powertrains for high EPA ratings, as long as it is not detrimental to real-world driving in any way.
Also love this quote:
Originally Posted by Motor Trend
The official excuse is that the ugly slashes allow the Honda to offer more interior third-row shoulder space, but that's bunk because the narrower Sienna manages more shoulder room with tidy door tracks.
10-28-10, 04:12 AM
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10-28-10, 10:55 AM
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I don't understand the complaints about the interior. I sat in one a couple months ago and it was better in terms of style from the previous generation. However, quality wise it did not seem that much worse since the 2004-2010 Sienna's interior quality was average already. Only when comparing to Honda's interior can the difference made seen.
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