2005 Toyota Sienna vs. 2012 Ford Edge
To start off, 2012 Ford Edge is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Edge (285 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (230 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 140 kg more than 2012 Ford Edge.
Because 2005 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Edge. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sienna will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford Edge (343 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (328 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Sienna | 2012 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Sienna | Edge |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4679 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |
