2005 Toyota Sienna vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 8 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), 2013 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (230 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 20 kg more than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
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, 2013 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (328 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Sienna | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Sienna | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 73 L |
