It's not easy dressing up a big box on wheels, so I'll try to go easy. In less objective comparisons, let's talk about styling. Because unlike the Honda, you can't remove the second row. The Odyssey has a cargo capacity that ranges from 32.8 to 144.9 cubic feet, compared to the Sienna's 33.5 to 101 cubic feet, which is so small. That's a huge advantage over the Odyssey's 22 mpg combined estimate, and I think that deserves two stars. On our highway-heavy evaluation loop, the Odyssey met its estimate, while the Sienna exceeded expectations with 44.8 mpg. The Toyota's hybrid system reaps huge benefits at the gas pump though with an EPA estimated 36 miles per gallon combined. The Odyssey keeps its 280-horsepower 3.5 liter V6, as well as it's traditional 10-speed automatic transmission. Those CVTs have a tendency to dull the engine's responsiveness, making the vehicle feel weak and slow. That power reduction is a bit of a let down, but it's not nearly as concerning as the decision to go with a continuously variable transmission. The previous Sienna's 296-horsepower V6 has been replaced by a 2.5 liter, four-cylinder hybrid system with a combined output of 245 horsepower. Meanwhile, the Honda starts right around $33,000 and tops out with this Elite trim right around $49,000. The 2021 Sienna starts right around $35,000 and tops out at $51,000 for this Platinum trim. Now that we have these Minivans together, let's see how they stack up at least on paper. Head on over to for all your car shopping needs, and get a cash offer for your vehicle by going to /sellmycar. As always, hit the Subscribe button below to see all of our latest videos. I'll be talking about the high level stuff, but I'm probably not the best reviewer for the real world usability stuff, which is why we're bringing in Mike, our vehicle testing operations manager and parent of two. We're going to get into what's cool, what's new, and what needs improvement over the course of this video. And it's joined today by the Honda Odyssey, which also gets some updates for 2021. One of the latest minivans to get a full redesign is that, over my shoulder, the all-new 2021 Toyota Sienna. MARK TAKASHASHI: Minivans- whether you love them or hate them, there's no denying that they're some of the best vehicles for transporting the family and all of their stuff.
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