2013 Toyota Sienna Review


Pros

  • Spacious
  • Potent V6 Engine
  • AWD available
  • Good Handling

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Few materials feel poor in quality

The Toyota Sienna is another popular name in the list of family hauling minivans. Yet, the Sienna has managed to survive the test of time and competition and carved a name for itself.

Overview


The Toyota Sienna is another popular name in the list of family hauling minivans. Yet, the Sienna has managed to survive the test of time and competition and carved a name for itself. The Sienna was praised for its quality, usability, and practicality. It did take time to catch up but it has.

Pricing and Features
9.0/10


The Sienna is offered in 10 different trims. These 10 trims can be split into two categories based on their seating capacity. There are seven Trims that accommodate 7 passengers and the remaining three trims levels are configured to seat 8 passengers.

Trims

L FWD

LE AAS FWD

LE AWD

Ltd AWD

Ltd FWD

XLE AAS FWD

XLE AWD

MSRP

$26,585

$36,370

$32,465

$41,475

$40,105

$40,780

$35,950

Features

Auxiliary Audio Input

 

Cruise Control

 

Multi-Zone A/C

 

Bucket Seats

Satellite Radio

 

Auxiliary Audio Input

 

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Power Liftgate

 

Climate Control

 

Power Driver Seat

 

Rear A/C

Power Driver Seat

 

Multi-Zone A/C

 

Heated Front Seat(s)

 

Satellite Radio

Premium Sound System

 

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

 

Power Liftgate

 

Climate Control

 

Cruise Control

 

Seat Memory

 

Telematics

 

Sun/Moonroof

Premium Sound System

 

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

 

Power Liftgate

 

Climate Control

 

Cruise Control

 

Seat Memory

 

Telematics

 

Sun/Moonroof

Remote Trunk Release

 

Heated Front Seat

 

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

 

Climate Control

 

Bluetooth Connection

 

Satellite Radio

Remote Trunk Release

 

Heated Front Seat

 

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

 

Climate Control

 

Bluetooth Connection

 

Satellite Radio

We Recommend:

Our pick would be the fully-loaded Limited edition with AWD. The reason being it comes with a lot of features as standard and it allows us to choose a lot of other additional features from the options list. It might be expensive but when we are going to buy a minivan why do we have to compromise on the comfort.

Engine and Performance
8.6/10


The Toyota Sienna was a minivan that used a 4 cylinder engine but now it’s been made to compete in the 6 cylinder engine category as the V6 has been made standard.

The upgrading of the engine has led to significant improvements like the increase in power and performance of the V6 powered Sienna now puts out 266 horsepower compared to its previously 187 hp.

Models

2013 Toyota Sienna

2013 Chrysler Town & Country

2013 Dodge Grand Caravan

Engine

3.5L/211

3.6L/220

3.6L/220

Power

266hp

283hp

283hp

Torque

245Nm

260Nm

260Nm

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas V6

Gas/Ethanol V6

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

Transmission

6-speed automatic 

6-speed automatic W/manual

6-speed automatic

Drivetrain

FWD

FWD

FWD

0-60 MPH (seconds)

N/A

N/A

N/A

Quarter Mile(Seconds)

N/A

N/A

N/A

Top Speed (MPH)

146 mph

149 mph

140 mph

The Chrysler and the Dodge with their 3.6L V6 engines produce more horsepower than the Toyota but, despite the disadvantage of less power the Toyota manages to have a better top speed than the Dodge. All three minivans make use of a 6-speed automatic transmission. And use the FWD drivetrain.

Fuel Economy
6.0/10


A V6 in the Sienna is an ingredient that has garnered a lot of attention and excitement among people. The jump in power because of the new bigger engine does come with a compromise in fuel efficiency. The V-6 returns a fuel economy of 18 miles per gallon in the city and 25 miles per gallon on the highway, in front-drive form. 

Models

2013 Dodge Grand Caravan

2013 Toyota Sienna

2013 Chrysler Town & Country

Est. Mileage city

17

18

17

Est. Mileage Hwy

25

28

25

Est. mileage combined

20

21

20

Fuel Capacity

20 gal

20 gal

20 gal

Range (on one full tank)

400 miles

N/A

400 miles

The Grand Caravan and the Chrysler are more powerful and just as expected are less efficient with fuel economy. Both the Dodge and Chrysler return a mileage of 17mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. Even with the V6 engine just like its rivals, the Toyota is much more economical.

Interior
8.4/10


The Sienna is considered to be one of the most spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped minivans. This itself was good enough to garner the attention of the customers.

There was a demand for more power, which Toyota fixed by trashing the I-4 and bringing the V6 for the car to compete with the big leagues.

Models

2013 Toyota Sienna

2013 Chrysler Town & Country

2013 Dodge Grand Caravan

No. of Passengers

7

7

7

Front head/shoulder/Leg Room(in)

41.0/65.0/40.5

39.8/63.7/40.7

39.8/63.7/40.7

Second Head/shoulder/Leg Room(in)

39.7/64.6/37.6

39.3/64.1/36.5

39.3/64.1/36.5

Third Head/shoulder/Leg Room(in)

38.3/61.1/36.3

37.9/62.0/32.7

37.9/62.0/32.7

Cargo Space

NA

NA

NA

The Chrysler Town & Country and The Dodge are considerably smaller than the Sienna based on the measurements. The Sienna is pretty spacious and airy on the inside with plenty of room to unwind during the time spent inside. Some of the standard offerings from the base models are.

  • Bucket Seats
  • Leather Seats
  • Premium Synthetic Seats
  • Vinyl Seats
  • Cruise control
  • Multi-zone AC
  • Rear AC

2013 Toyota Sienna Infotainment System

The new Toyota Sienna is a minivan that keeps luxury as an important ingredient. An infotainment system is an essential part of luxury in a car making it a component that is necessary for every car.

The Sienna’s base model ‘L’ comes equipped with only an MP3 player and an auxiliary port to complement it. The Infotainment features increase as we go up the trims. Some of the infotainment features in the 2013 Toyota Sienna are:

  • CD Player
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • MP3 Player Compatibility
  • Satellite Radio
  • Optional Bluetooth Connectivity
  • Optional Voice Control

Exterior
6.5/10


The Sienna is a spacious minivan from the inside and that makes its proportions big from the outside as well.

The long, wide, and bulky proportions put the Sienna and the likes of it at a huge disadvantage during daily encounters like driving in traffic, parking, reversing, and thanks to the weight and pain to keep up speed on the highway.

Models

2013 Toyota Sienna

2013 Chrysler Town & Country

2013 Dodge Grand Caravan

Curb Weight

4,310 lbs.

4,652 lbs.

4,321 lbs.

Length(inches)

200.2

202.8

202.8

Track width,Front(inches)

67.7

65.6

65.6

Track Width,Back(inches)

67.7

64.8

64.8

Height(inches)

68.9

67.9

67.9

Ground Clearance(in)

6.5”

5.6”

5.6”

Wheelbase(inches)

119.3

121.2

121.2

The Chrysler and the Dodge Grand Caravan longer and heavier cars with a long wheelbase but the Sienna though not longer than the two is surely wider and has a shorter wheelbase. The Sienna out of the three has made the most and best use of the dimensions available to give better interior comfort without making the car too long.

Safety
9.3/10


The Toyota does not come with a lot of features as standard across its trims. There are really decent features on offer which are available in the higher-priced models by the maker. The Sienna is a minivan that is focused to take the fight against the big-engined minivans in the market.

In order to do this, Toyota started off with upgrading the engine to a V6. But, they have not compromised on the safety front and made sure of its sturdy build. It has an average 5 out of 5-star rating on the crash test. Below are some of the safety features offered in the 2013 Toyota Sienna.

  • 6 Airbags
  • Traction and Stability Control
  • Tire Pressure Monitor
  • Brake assist
  • Knee airbags

Final Verdict


The Toyota Sienna might be down on power than its competition but it is the best value for money option and is quite a treat in terms of passenger comfort. Coupled with Toyota's reputation for long-lasting build and quality, the price seems justified. But, even with the Sienna, the best option would be to start with the LE models and above since the L trim offers too few features.