2021 Volvo XC40 vs 2020 Toyota Sienna
Overview | |
MSRP$29,715 | MSRP$33,700 |
Average price$38,463 | Average price$35,296 |
Listings66 | Listings38 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 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 Volvo XC40 Reviews SummaryIntroduced for the 2019 model year, the Volvo XC40 enters 2021 with one major change—the addition of an all-electric powertrain option. The 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge is the Scandinavian automaker’s first mass-market pure electric vehicle, in fact. The Recharge will be sold alongside gasoline versions of the XC40, which carry over largely unchanged, and compete against small luxury crossovers like the Audi Q3, BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, and Lexus UX. With its electric powertrain, the Recharge is a de facto Tesla Model Y competitor. It’s also priced similar to high-end versions of the Ford Mustang Mach-E, although the two electric crossovers have somewhat different philosophies. In addition to that zero-emission powertrain, the Recharge gets an Android-based operating system, over-the-air (OTA) software update capability for all vehicle systems, and some updates to driver-assist tech. These changes don’t apply to gasoline 2021 XC40 models, but Volvo does plan to add the Android operating system to more vehicles in the future. Since the Recharge is the main new thing for the 2021 XC40, that’s what we focused on for this review. While the gasoline XC40 is available in three trim levels—Momentum, R-Design, and Inscription—with standard all-wheel drive (AWD) in Canada, the Recharge is only offered in a single trim level. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 296 hp V6 | Engine2.0L 187 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower296 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower187 hp @ 4700 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway32 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 296 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 187 hp I4 |
Torque263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque221 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
Horsepower296 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower187 hp @ 4700 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway32 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space | Cargo Space20.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight4375 lbs | Curb Weight3627 lbs |
Height68.9 in | Height65.3 in |
Length200.2 in | Length174.2 in |
Width78.1 in | Width80.1 in |
Wheelbase119.3 in | Wheelbase106.4 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1133 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $29,715 | $33,700 |
Average price | $38,463 | $35,296 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.9 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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. | Introduced for the 2019 model year, the Volvo XC40 enters 2021 with one major change—the addition of an all-electric powertrain option. The 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge is the Scandinavian automaker’s first mass-market pure electric vehicle, in fact. The Recharge will be sold alongside gasoline versions of the XC40, which carry over largely unchanged, and compete against small luxury crossovers like the Audi Q3, BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, and Lexus UX. With its electric powertrain, the Recharge is a de facto Tesla Model Y competitor. It’s also priced similar to high-end versions of the Ford Mustang Mach-E, although the two electric crossovers have somewhat different philosophies. In addition to that zero-emission powertrain, the Recharge gets an Android-based operating system, over-the-air (OTA) software update capability for all vehicle systems, and some updates to driver-assist tech. These changes don’t apply to gasoline 2021 XC40 models, but Volvo does plan to add the Android operating system to more vehicles in the future. Since the Recharge is the main new thing for the 2021 XC40, that’s what we focused on for this review. While the gasoline XC40 is available in three trim levels—Momentum, R-Design, and Inscription—with standard all-wheel drive (AWD) in Canada, the Recharge is only offered in a single trim level. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 296 hp V6 | 2.0L 187 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 5 |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 6200 rpm | 187 hp @ 4700 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 32 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 296 hp V6 | 2.0L 187 hp I4 |
Torque | 263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 221 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 6200 rpm | 187 hp @ 4700 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 32 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 20.7 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 4375 lbs | 3627 lbs |
Height | 68.9 in | 65.3 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 174.2 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 80.1 in |
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 106.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1133 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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