2020 Toyota Sienna vs 2021 Chevrolet Traverse
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MSRP$29,715 | MSRP$29,800 |
Average price$32,292 | Average price$29,433 |
Listings414 | Listings2010 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
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2020 Toyota Sienna Reviews SummarySince the second half of the 20th century, each decade has had a hot-topic family car, and, as we’ve noted in a number of reviews this year, the crossover is our current darling vehicle. Before the crossover, there were big, truck-based SUVs. Before that, there were station wagons. And for the past 35 years, there's always been the minivan. The Dodge Caravan has been widely considered the Patient Zero of the minivan segment. From there, seemingly everyone joined the party, including Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Volkswagen, Oldsmobile, Ford, and more. Heck, even Mercury had a “Nautica Edition” version of the Villager. The minivan was king once, the crossover is king now, and some other type of vehicle will likely dominate in the near future. But in all this, the 7- and 8-passenger minivans will always represent the ultimate in versatility. The crossover is an image-forward fad with a dash of usability, but the minivan continues to prove itself as the pinnacle of practicality. The 2020 Toyota Sienna is neither the newest nor flashiest minivan out there, but when you absolutely need space for people and gear, there’s nothing better. Additionally, the Sienna is the only minivan to offer all-wheel drive (AWD), which is something specifically desired by many car buyers. | |
2021 Chevrolet Traverse Reviews SummaryLike a geological core sample, you can chart the evolution of the American family car by looking at the Chevrolet lineup. Go back a few decades and you have tail-finned and wood-paneled station wagons, then Lumina APV “Dustbuster” minivans. Today, you have the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse. The Traverse is a three-row crossover of the type that has largely eliminated the minivan from showrooms. As the new default choice for larger families, the three-row crossover has spawned a competitive market segment, encompassing the Ford Explorer, Honda Pilot, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, Mazda CX-9, Nissan Pathfinder, Subaru Ascent, Toyota Highlander, and Volkswagen Atlas. So buyers aren’t exactly lacking in choices here. The current-generation Traverse dates back to the 2018 model year, so it’s not the newest vehicle in the segment, but still fairly fresh. Chevy had some updates planned for the 2021 model year—including minor styling changes and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity—but they’ve been pushed to 2022. However, these changes don’t appear significant enough to justify waiting around for the 2022 Traverse, which is scheduled to reach dealerships later this year. For 2021, the Traverse is available in L, LS, LT Cloth, LT Leather, RS, Premier, and High Country trim levels, with standard front-wheel drive (FWD) or optional all-wheel drive (AWD). Our test car was an AWD Traverse RS model. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 296 hp V6 | Engine3.6L 310 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower296 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower310 hp @ 6800 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 296 hp V6 | Engine Name3.6L 310 hp V6 |
Torque263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque266 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
Horsepower296 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower310 hp @ 6800 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity8 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space | Cargo Space23.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight4375 lbs | Curb Weight4362 lbs |
Height68.9 in | Height70.7 in |
Length200.2 in | Length204.3 in |
Width78.1 in | Width78.6 in |
Wheelbase119.3 in | Wheelbase120.9 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1798 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $29,715 | $29,800 |
Average price | $32,292 | $29,433 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.9 | 5.0 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Since the second half of the 20th century, each decade has had a hot-topic family car, and, as we’ve noted in a number of reviews this year, the crossover is our current darling vehicle. Before the crossover, there were big, truck-based SUVs. Before that, there were station wagons. And for the past 35 years, there's always been the minivan. The Dodge Caravan has been widely considered the Patient Zero of the minivan segment. From there, seemingly everyone joined the party, including Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Volkswagen, Oldsmobile, Ford, and more. Heck, even Mercury had a “Nautica Edition” version of the Villager. The minivan was king once, the crossover is king now, and some other type of vehicle will likely dominate in the near future. But in all this, the 7- and 8-passenger minivans will always represent the ultimate in versatility. The crossover is an image-forward fad with a dash of usability, but the minivan continues to prove itself as the pinnacle of practicality. The 2020 Toyota Sienna is neither the newest nor flashiest minivan out there, but when you absolutely need space for people and gear, there’s nothing better. Additionally, the Sienna is the only minivan to offer all-wheel drive (AWD), which is something specifically desired by many car buyers. | Like a geological core sample, you can chart the evolution of the American family car by looking at the Chevrolet lineup. Go back a few decades and you have tail-finned and wood-paneled station wagons, then Lumina APV “Dustbuster” minivans. Today, you have the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse. The Traverse is a three-row crossover of the type that has largely eliminated the minivan from showrooms. As the new default choice for larger families, the three-row crossover has spawned a competitive market segment, encompassing the Ford Explorer, Honda Pilot, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, Mazda CX-9, Nissan Pathfinder, Subaru Ascent, Toyota Highlander, and Volkswagen Atlas. So buyers aren’t exactly lacking in choices here. The current-generation Traverse dates back to the 2018 model year, so it’s not the newest vehicle in the segment, but still fairly fresh. Chevy had some updates planned for the 2021 model year—including minor styling changes and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity—but they’ve been pushed to 2022. However, these changes don’t appear significant enough to justify waiting around for the 2022 Traverse, which is scheduled to reach dealerships later this year. For 2021, the Traverse is available in L, LS, LT Cloth, LT Leather, RS, Premier, and High Country trim levels, with standard front-wheel drive (FWD) or optional all-wheel drive (AWD). Our test car was an AWD Traverse RS model. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 296 hp V6 | 3.6L 310 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 8 |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 6200 rpm | 310 hp @ 6800 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 296 hp V6 | 3.6L 310 hp V6 |
Torque | 263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 266 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 6200 rpm | 310 hp @ 6800 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 2 | 8 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 23.0 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 4375 lbs | 4362 lbs |
Height | 68.9 in | 70.7 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 204.3 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 78.6 in |
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 120.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1798 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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