2027 Honda Odyssey vs 2026 Toyota Sienna: Which Minivan Is Better for NYC Families?
Published September 30, 2026 · Last updated September 30, 2026
The Honda Odyssey vs Toyota Sienna decision is the classic minivan showdown, and for New York City families the answer comes down to how you use your van. The 2027 Honda Odyssey is the more flexible family hauler, with eight seats on every trim, removable Magic Slide second-row seats, far more cargo room and a strong V6. The 2026 Toyota Sienna counters with hybrid fuel economy and available AWD. Our pick for most NYC families: the Odyssey.
Odyssey or Sienna: The Short Answer
- Choose the 2027 Honda Odyssey if you want the most usable minivan: eight seats on every trim, Magic Slide second-row seats you can slide side to side or remove, up to 155.8 cubic feet of cargo space, a 280-hp V6, a 12.8-inch rear entertainment screen on Touring and Elite, and genuine leather for less money.
- Choose the 2026 Toyota Sienna if fuel economy is your top priority: every Sienna is a hybrid rated up to 36 mpg combined, AWD is available, and ToyotaCare covers two years of scheduled maintenance.
- Bottom line for NYC: families who carry lots of people and gear, move furniture or need flexible seating will get more from the Odyssey; high-mileage commuters who rarely use the cargo area may prefer the Sienna's fuel savings.
Model-year timing: The 2027 Honda Odyssey is on sale now and carries over the design Honda refreshed for 2025, so you're getting the current, fully updated Odyssey. The 2026 Toyota Sienna is Toyota's current minivan; its design dates to 2021, and for 2026 Toyota added more standard equipment to the LE, including a power moonroof and power liftgate. As of September 30, 2026, we found no U.S. pricing or on-sale date announced for a 2027 Sienna. What this means for you: this is a fair, current-model comparison today, and there's no reason to wait on either van. Read more about the 2027 Honda Odyssey trim by trim for NYC families and what's changing for the 2027 Sienna.
Honda Odyssey vs Toyota Sienna Specs at a Glance
| Spec | 2027 Honda Odyssey | 2026 Toyota Sienna | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $43,195 (EX-L). Destination $1,595 | $40,120 (LE). Destination $1,495 | Sienna |
| Powertrain | 3.5L V6, 280 hp, 10-speed automatic | 2.5L hybrid, 245 hp, eCVT | Odyssey |
| EPA mpg (city/hwy/comb) | 19/28/22 | Up to 36 combined FWD; 35/36/35 AWD | Sienna |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD; AWD available | Sienna |
| Seating | 8 on every trim | 7 or 8 by trim | Odyssey |
| Second-row seats | Magic Slide: slide side to side, removable | Fixed captain's chairs with long slide; 8-seat versions have a removable center seat | Odyssey |
| Cheapest trim with a moonroof | EX-L, $43,195 — power moonroof on every trim | LE, $40,120 — power moonroof now standard | Sienna |
| Cheapest trim with leather | EX-L, $43,195 — HondaTex synthetic; leather-trimmed from Touring, $47,895 | XLE, $44,820 — SofTex synthetic; leather-trimmed from Limited, $50,805 | Odyssey |
| Touchscreen | 9-inch on every trim | 8-inch (LE); 12.3-inch (XLE and up) | Sienna (XLE and up) |
| Digital gauge cluster | 7-inch display (EX-L) | 12.3-inch (Platinum; other trims not confirmed) | Sienna |
| Rear entertainment | 12.8-inch screen standard on Touring & Elite; CabinTalk on every trim | 11.6-inch screen as a package on Platinum | Odyssey |
| Cargo (behind 3rd row / max) | 32.8–38.6 / 155.8 cu ft (2nd row removed) | 33.5 / 101.0 cu ft | Odyssey |
| 2nd / 3rd-row legroom | 40.9 / 38.1 in | 39.9 / 38.7 in | Tie |
| Length / turning circle | 205.2 in / 39.6 ft | 203.7 in / 38.3 ft | Sienna |
| IIHS rating | No 2026 award (Poor in updated moderate overlap) | No 2026 award (Marginal in updated moderate overlap) | Sienna |
| NHTSA overall | 5 stars (2026; 2027 expected to match, per Honda) | 5 stars (2026) | Tie |
| Awards | Kelley Blue Book #1 Best Minivan, 2026 | No major awards for this model year found in our research | Odyssey |
| Maintenance / warranty | Honda Service Pass 12 mo/12,000 mi; 3 yr/36,000 mi basic; 5 yr/60,000 mi powertrain | ToyotaCare 2 yr/25,000 mi; 3 yr/36,000 mi basic; 5 yr/60,000 mi powertrain; hybrid battery 10 yr/150,000 mi | Sienna |
Price and Value
The 2027 Honda Odyssey delivers more family-friendly equipment for the money once you compare comparable trims. The 2026 Toyota Sienna LE starts lower at $40,120, but the Odyssey EX-L ($43,195) already includes synthetic leather, heated front seats, a power moonroof and eight seats, and it costs $1,625 less than the Sienna XLE ($44,820), the first Sienna with synthetic leather.
2027 Honda Odyssey trims
EX-L $43,195, Sport-L $44,295, Touring $47,895 and Elite $52,095, plus a $1,595 destination charge. Every Odyssey seats eight and includes Magic Slide second-row seats, Honda Sensing, a 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless charger and CabinTalk. The Sport-L adds 19-inch gloss-black wheels and red-stitched seats; the Touring adds leather-trimmed seats, navigation and the 12.8-inch rear entertainment system; and the Elite adds ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel and a hands-free power tailgate. Browse new Honda Odyssey inventory in NYC or certified pre-owned Odyssey models.
2026 Toyota Sienna trims
LE $40,120, XLE $44,820, XSE $48,045, Limited $50,805, Woodland $50,900 (AWD) and Platinum $57,510 (AWD), with AWD for $2,000 more on most trims and a $1,495 destination charge. For 2026, the LE gained a power moonroof and power liftgate; the XLE adds a 12.3-inch touchscreen and SofTex seats. See new Toyota Sienna inventory in NYC.
What you pay for a moonroof and leather: Both minivans include a power moonroof from their base trims: the Sienna LE at $40,120 and the Odyssey EX-L at $43,195. For leather-look seats, the Odyssey's HondaTex arrives on the EX-L at $43,195 versus SofTex on the Sienna XLE at $44,820. Genuine leather-trimmed seats start with the Odyssey Touring at $47,895, $2,910 less than the Sienna Limited at $50,805.
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Performance and Fuel Economy in NYC Traffic
The 2027 Honda Odyssey is the stronger, more responsive minivan; the 2026 Toyota Sienna is the more efficient one. The Odyssey's 3.5-liter V6 makes 280 hp and 262 lb-ft through a 10-speed automatic, which makes merging onto the LIE or climbing the Verrazzano with a full load feel effortless. It's rated 19 city/28 highway/22 combined mpg, and it can tow up to 3,500 pounds.
Toyota's hybrid leadership shows in the Sienna. Its 245-hp hybrid is rated up to 36 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 35 mpg with AWD, which pays off in stop-and-go traffic on the BQE or Cross Bronx. Over 12,000 miles a year, based on EPA combined ratings, the Sienna uses about 333 gallons and the Odyssey about 545. If you drive a lot of city miles, that's a real saving; if your van spends most days parked and comes out for school runs and weekend trips, the Odyssey's extra space and power are the better trade.
Heading to the Catskills, Montauk or a lake weekend with kayaks on the roof, the Odyssey's V6 keeps pace easily with a full cabin. Honda's engineering also gives the Odyssey a car-like, fun-to-drive feel that's rare in a minivan.
Size, Parking and Cargo Space
The 2027 Honda Odyssey holds much more; the 2026 Toyota Sienna is slightly easier to park. The Sienna is 203.7 inches long with a 38.3-foot turning circle, versus 205.2 inches and 39.6 feet for the Odyssey. Both are big vehicles for city parking, so rear cameras and parking sensors matter on either. Considering a three-row SUV instead? See our Hyundai Palisade vs Honda Odyssey comparison.
Inside, the Odyssey is the clear winner for hauling. Behind the third row, the two are close: 32.8 to 38.6 cubic feet in the Odyssey and 33.5 in the Sienna. But because the Odyssey's second-row seats come out, its maximum cargo space reaches 155.8 cubic feet, versus 101.0 in the Sienna, whose second-row captain's chairs are fixed. That's the difference between fitting a crib, a dresser or a week of camping gear and leaving it behind.
For airport runs to JFK or LGA with a full family, the Odyssey's third row folds into the floor with one motion, and its 40.9 inches of second-row legroom gives teens and adults room to stretch out.
Interior, Tech and Comfort
The 2027 Honda Odyssey has the more family-focused interior; the 2026 Toyota Sienna has the larger front screen on upper trims. Every Odyssey has a 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and CabinTalk, which lets the driver speak to the back rows through the speakers. The Sienna LE uses an 8-inch touchscreen, and the XLE and above move to a 12.3-inch screen.
The Odyssey's Magic Slide second row is its secret weapon for NYC families: slide the seats apart to separate siblings, together to reach a car seat from the third row, or remove them entirely for a big IKEA run.
For long drives, the Odyssey Touring and Elite include a 12.8-inch rear entertainment screen as standard, while the Sienna offers an 11.6-inch screen as a Platinum package. The Sienna XSE counters with a standard 12-speaker JBL system.
Safety Ratings and Awards
Both minivans earn 5-star NHTSA overall ratings, and both come with a full driver-assist suite: Honda Sensing on the Odyssey, reflecting Honda's safety-for-everyone approach, and Toyota Safety Sense on the Sienna.
NHTSA: The 2026 Odyssey earned a 5-star overall rating, and Honda expects the 2027 model to match it; the 2026 Sienna is also rated 5 stars overall. IIHS: No minivan earned a 2026 IIHS award. Both scored Good in the small overlap and updated side tests; in the updated moderate overlap test, which measures rear-seat protection, the Sienna rated Marginal and the Odyssey Poor. The Odyssey earns a Good+ rating for LATCH ease of use, with extra child-seat anchor positions.
Awards: Kelley Blue Book ranks the 2026 Honda Odyssey as its #1 Best Minivan, praising its useful interior and user-friendly tech. We found no major awards for the 2026 Sienna in our research.
Ownership Costs and Reliability
Both are proven, long-lasting family vans with strong resale value. The 2027 Odyssey includes Honda Service Pass, covering complimentary maintenance for the first 12 months or 12,000 miles, while the Sienna's ToyotaCare covers 2 years or 25,000 miles, reflecting Toyota's focus on quality, durability and reliability. Both carry 3-year/36,000-mile limited and 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranties, and Toyota covers the Sienna's hybrid battery for 10 years or 150,000 miles.
The Sienna's hybrid will cost less to fuel; the Odyssey's lower price for leather and comparable features, plus its long record of strong resale, help balance the ledger over several years of ownership.
Which One Should You Buy?
Growing family
Eight seats on every trim, Magic Slide seats for easy car-seat access and up to 155.8 cubic feet of cargo space make the Odyssey the ultimate family tool.
Weekend road-tripper
A 280-hp V6, 3,500-pound towing and a 12.8-inch rear entertainment screen on Touring and Elite keep everyone happy on the way to Montauk or the Catskills.
Leather for less
Genuine leather-trimmed seats start with the Odyssey Touring at $47,895, $2,910 below the Sienna Limited.
High-mileage commuter
If you drive long daily miles in city traffic or need AWD, the Sienna's 36-mpg hybrid saves the most fuel.
Final Scorecard
| Category | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Seating flexibility | Odyssey | 8 seats on every trim; removable Magic Slide seats |
| Cargo space | Odyssey | 155.8 vs 101.0 cu ft maximum |
| Power | Odyssey | 280-hp V6 vs 245-hp hybrid |
| Family tech | Odyssey | CabinTalk standard; 12.8-in rear screen on Touring/Elite |
| Fuel economy | Sienna | Up to 36 vs 22 mpg combined |
| Starting price | Sienna | $40,120 vs $43,195 |
| Leather for the money | Odyssey | Leather-trimmed from $47,895 vs $50,805 |
| Overall for NYC families | Odyssey | More space, seats and versatility for everyday family life |
Still deciding? See how the Odyssey compares with another popular minivan in our Kia Carnival vs Honda Odyssey comparison, or with a three-row SUV in Hyundai Palisade vs Honda Odyssey.
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Is the Honda Odyssey or Toyota Sienna better for New York City families?
For most NYC families, the 2027 Honda Odyssey is the more versatile choice. Every Odyssey seats eight, its Magic Slide second-row seats slide side to side and can be removed, and it offers up to 155.8 cubic feet of cargo space. The 2026 Toyota Sienna is the better pick if fuel economy or all-wheel drive is your top priority.
Which gets better gas mileage, the Odyssey or the Sienna?
The Toyota Sienna does. Every 2026 Sienna is a hybrid rated up to 36 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 35 mpg with AWD. The 2027 Honda Odyssey's 280-hp V6 is rated 19 city, 28 highway and 22 combined mpg. In exchange, the Odyssey delivers 35 more horsepower and a more responsive feel when merging.
Can you remove the second-row seats in the Odyssey and Sienna?
In the Honda Odyssey, yes. Its Magic Slide second-row seats slide side to side and can be removed, opening up to 155.8 cubic feet of cargo space. The Toyota Sienna's second-row captain's chairs are fixed, although they slide far forward and back; on eight-passenger versions, only the center seat comes out. The Sienna's maximum cargo space is 101 cubic feet.
Which is cheaper, the Honda Odyssey or Toyota Sienna?
The 2026 Toyota Sienna LE starts lower at $40,120 MSRP, while the 2027 Honda Odyssey EX-L starts at $43,195. But the Odyssey EX-L includes synthetic leather seats, a power moonroof and eight seats, and it costs $1,625 less than the Sienna XLE, the first Sienna trim with synthetic leather. Genuine leather also costs less on the Odyssey.
Does the Honda Odyssey have a rear entertainment system?
Yes. The 2027 Honda Odyssey Touring and Elite include a rear entertainment system with a 12.8-inch high-resolution screen, and every Odyssey has CabinTalk, which lets the driver talk to rear passengers through the speakers. On the 2026 Toyota Sienna, an entertainment system with an 11.6-inch screen is offered as a package on the Platinum.
Which is safer, the Odyssey or the Sienna?
Both have a 5-star NHTSA overall rating for 2026, and Honda expects the 2027 Odyssey to carry the same rating. Neither minivan earned a 2026 IIHS award. Both scored Good in the small overlap and side tests; in the updated moderate overlap test, which measures rear-seat protection, the Sienna rated Marginal and the Odyssey Poor.
Should I wait for the 2027 Toyota Sienna?
There's no strong reason to. As of September 30, 2026, we found no U.S. pricing or on-sale date announced for a 2027 Sienna, and the current Sienna design dates to 2021. The 2027 Honda Odyssey is on sale now, so you can compare the newest Odyssey against the current Sienna today.
Test-Drive the Honda Odyssey at Plaza Honda
See why the 2027 Honda Odyssey is our pick for NYC families at Plaza Honda, 2740 Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn; if you want to compare, Plaza Toyota is right across the street. Family-owned since 1975, Plaza Auto Mall serves families from Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island and Long Island, with free delivery within 25 miles. See the full Plaza Honda inventory or the Plaza Toyota inventory, or call Plaza Honda at (855) 528-6785.
*MSRP excludes destination, taxes, title and registration fees. Specifications and pricing are based on manufacturer information available as of September 30, 2026 and are subject to change. See dealer for details.
