2020 Toyota Sienna vs 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
2020 Toyota Sienna for Sale
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MSRP$29,715 | MSRP$39,995 |
Average price$38,463 | Average price$36,499 |
Listings66 | Listings4 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 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, 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, as of 2020 the Sienna is the only minivan to offer all-wheel drive (AWD), which is something specifically desired by many car buyers. | |
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Reviews SummaryThe “Dieselgate” emissions scandal forced Volkswagen to double down on electric cars, and now we’re finally seeing the first result of that: the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover. VW has made an electric car before, but its last attempt, the e-Golf, was built to satisfy emissions standards, not rack up sales. It was barely advertised, and it was sold only in certain locations. With the ID.4, it will launch in the three largest Canadian EV markets—British Columbia, Quebec, and Ontario—and will even be built in North America, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, starting in 2022. Volkswagen views the ID.4 as a rival not to other EVs, but to mainstream gasoline vehicles like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. Being late to the party means there are already several other EVs trying to coax new-car buyers away from internal combustion, however. If you want a reasonably priced EV, the Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Kona Electric, and Kia Niro EV already exist, and General Motors has the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV—a new variant of the Chevy Bolt EV with a crossover body style similar to the Volkswagen. Our test car was an ID.4 1st Edition, a U.S.-only model released to commemorates the car’s launch. Its closest Canadian equivalent is the ID.4 RWD Pro with the Statement Package. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 296 hp V6 | Engine201 hp Electric |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower296 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity82 kWh |
MPG City19 | MPG City104 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway89 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 296 hp V6 | Engine Name201 hp Electric |
Torque263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower296 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity82 kWh |
MPG City19 | MPG City104 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway89 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space | Cargo Space30.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight4375 lbs | Curb Weight4517 lbs |
Height68.9 in | Height64.4 in |
Length200.2 in | Length180.5 in |
Width78.1 in | Width72.9 in |
Wheelbase119.3 in | Wheelbase108.9 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1347 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
2020 Toyota Sienna for Sale
Shop NowOverview | ||
MSRP | $29,715 | $39,995 |
Average price | $38,463 | $36,499 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.9 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 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, 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, as of 2020 the Sienna is the only minivan to offer all-wheel drive (AWD), which is something specifically desired by many car buyers. | The “Dieselgate” emissions scandal forced Volkswagen to double down on electric cars, and now we’re finally seeing the first result of that: the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover. VW has made an electric car before, but its last attempt, the e-Golf, was built to satisfy emissions standards, not rack up sales. It was barely advertised, and it was sold only in certain locations. With the ID.4, it will launch in the three largest Canadian EV markets—British Columbia, Quebec, and Ontario—and will even be built in North America, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, starting in 2022. Volkswagen views the ID.4 as a rival not to other EVs, but to mainstream gasoline vehicles like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. Being late to the party means there are already several other EVs trying to coax new-car buyers away from internal combustion, however. If you want a reasonably priced EV, the Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Kona Electric, and Kia Niro EV already exist, and General Motors has the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV—a new variant of the Chevy Bolt EV with a crossover body style similar to the Volkswagen. Our test car was an ID.4 1st Edition, a U.S.-only model released to commemorates the car’s launch. Its closest Canadian equivalent is the ID.4 RWD Pro with the Statement Package. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 296 hp V6 | 201 hp Electric |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 5 |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 82 kWh | |
MPG City | 19 | 104 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 89 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 296 hp V6 | 201 hp Electric |
Torque | 263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 82 kWh | |
MPG City | 19 | 104 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 89 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 2 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 30.3 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 4375 lbs | 4517 lbs |
Height | 68.9 in | 64.4 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 180.5 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 72.9 in |
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 108.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1347 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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