Which is better: 2021 Kia Sedona or 2026 Toyota Sienna?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2021 Kia Sedona vs 2026 Toyota Sienna on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2021 Kia Sedona or 2026 Toyota Sienna?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2021 Kia Sedona starts lower at $30,400. Live Toyota Sienna listings start at $15,163.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2021 Kia Sedona or 2026 Toyota Sienna?

The 2021 Kia Sedona leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (30,400).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2021 Kia Sedona or 2026 Toyota Sienna?

The 2026 Toyota Sienna leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (36).

Which has better horsepower: 2021 Kia Sedona or 2026 Toyota Sienna?

The 2021 Kia Sedona leads on horsepower in this comparison (276).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2021 Kia Sedona vs 2026 Toyota Sienna?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Kia Sedona (5/5 NHTSA overall); Toyota Sienna (5/5 NHTSA overall).

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Kia Sedona vs Toyota Sienna

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2021 Kia Sedona

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Overview

Spec	Kia SedonaLX	Toyota SiennaLE 8-Passenger
Selected trim	LX	LE 8-Passenger
Body style	Minivan	Minivan
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	hybrid
Model year	2021	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Kia SedonaLX	Toyota SiennaLE 8-Passenger
MSRP	$30,400 (best)	$40,120
Lowest listing price	—	$15,163 (best)
Median listing price	—	$48,881 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$64,197 (best)
For sale now	0	65 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Kia SedonaLX	Toyota SiennaLE 8-Passenger
Combined MPG	21 MPG	36 MPG (best)
City MPG	18 MPG	36 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	24 MPG	36 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	21.1 gal (best)	18 gal

Performance

Spec	Kia SedonaLX	Toyota SiennaLE 8-Passenger
Horsepower	276 hp (best)	245 hp
Torque	248 lb-ft (best)	—
Engine size	3.3 L (best)	2.5 L
Cylinders	V6	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Kia SedonaLX	Toyota SiennaLE 8-Passenger
Seating	8 seats	8 seats
Doors	5 (best)	4
Cargo volume	142 cu ft (best)	101 cu ft
Towing capacity	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs
Payload	1,642 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	4,443 lbs (best)	4,610 lbs
Ground clearance	6.7 in (best)	6.4 in
Wheelbase	120.5 in	120.5 in
Length	201.4 in	203.7 in (best)
Width	78.1 in	78.5 in (best)
Height	68.5 in	68.5 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Kia SedonaLX	Toyota SiennaLE 8-Passenger
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	3 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side pole	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Kia Sedona	Toyota Sienna
1	LX $30,400 MSRP(Currently comparing)	LE 8-Passenger $40,120 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	EX $33,700 MSRP	LE 8-Passenger $42,120 MSRP
3	SX $41,500 MSRP	XLE 7-Passenger $44,820 MSRP
4	—	XLE 7-Passenger $46,820 MSRP
5	—	XLE 8-Passenger $44,820 MSRP
6	—	XSE 7-Passenger $48,045 MSRP
7	—	XSE 7-Passenger $48,935 MSRP
8	—	Limited 7-Passenger $50,805 MSRP
9	—	Limited 7-Passenger $52,805 MSRP
10	—	XLE Woodland Edition $50,900 MSRP
11	—	Platinum 7-Passenger $57,510 MSRP

Live inventory

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