2008 Toyota Sienna vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna

To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 266 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 583 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sienna.

Because 2009 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, both vehicles can yield 332 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Toyota Sienna 2009 Toyota Sienna
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Sienna Sienna
Year Released 2008 2009
Body Type Minivan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3456 cc 3455 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 266 HP 266 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 332 Nm 332 Nm
Torque RPM 4700 RPM 4700 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1352 kg 1935 kg
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 5110 mm
Vehicle Width 1970 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 3040 mm 3040 mm
Fuel Consumption 10.2 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 76 L


 

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